Probably. But that's hardly the point. Its a lake, normally flat water. Its the powerboat chop that creates the problems. When they meet that can throw people off boats.Looks like a quiet day on the Juan D' Fuca or Haro Straits.
Probably. But that's hardly the point. Its a lake, normally flat water. Its the powerboat chop that creates the problems. When they meet that can throw people off boats.Looks like a quiet day on the Juan D' Fuca or Haro Straits.
Nope I bought two. One for me one for the AdmiralI thought we all decided to go out and procure a couple of those for our boat the last discussion. Was I the only one to act upon the mandate?
What’s this forum coming to?
I'll assume this was the conditions for most of the day, or at least, just prior to the start of the race, so it shouldn't have taken him by surprise. He got too focused on his specific task and the approaching finish of the race. This is something I suffer from, as well. I'm not a good multi-tasker. A call from the cockpit might not have made any difference. As captain, his focus needs to be on the whole boat, not just the current maneuver. He got very lucky and learned a lesson, I'll bet.we consistently saw 15-20 on the main lake. The 83F day brought out ALL the big powerboats, so there was huge chop on the lake.
I missed the mandate, where do I get these? I have something similar, but black, for my self but a couple of extra for crew would be a good idea. Plus the color looks way better to find and see.
It’s not a manhood measuring contest. Any sufficient chop you didn’t expect can throw you off the boat. Inland lake or open water. In many of the cases the chop was over 4 feet of steep almost vertical waves, that a big deal in a 25 foot boat anywhere.The definition of "choppy" in Jack's area seems to be very different from the definition of choppy in the area where I learned to sail.
I got mine from knifecenter.com. It's a Spyderco C106SYL Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Serrated Hawkbill Blade, Yellow FRN Handles. Pricey, but good to have.I missed the mandate, where do I get these?
Exactly. If it's not on you, you can't reach it (quickly), you can't open it with one hand, you don't have it.If you can't reach it-- it is of no use. Just to have a knife onboard doesn't cut it.
Plus large powerboat generated chop tends to come from every direction. When two or more big wakes from different directions converge on you at the same time it can get fun.It’s not a manhood measuring contest. Any sufficient chop you didn’t expect can throw you off the boat. Inland lake or open water. In many of the cases the chop was over 4 feet of steep almost vertical waves, that a big deal in a 25 foot boat anywhere.
I got my first Spyderco knife back in the mid 1980's from a place called Stoddard's in Boston. Quality was excellent.I got mine from knifecenter.com. It's a Spyderco C106SYL Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Serrated Hawkbill Blade, Yellow FRN Handles. Pricey, but good to have.
Yep!Any sufficient chop you didn’t expect can throw you off the boat.
My thoughts exactly. You have to have it with you when you need it. If you are in danger of drowning because you are tangled in a line, you have about 2 minutes max (some people, it's less than one) to get the knife out and cut the right part of the line. I've seen guys panic when upside down in a kayak when a calm head would have given them lots of time to setup for a roll, but they rip their skirts off instead. I've failed rolls and had time for two more tries because I refused to panic when I felt it coming on. I actually start moving slower, more carefully, but not everyone can do that while underwater.if you NEED to cut a rope in a rescue situation you cannot afford to be riffling through your gear trying to find your pocket knife. I recommend a fixed blade knife
I agree with much of this. Sailors are split between the style of knife (folding or sheathed), and the difference often depends on what type of PFD you wear. If you wear an foam vest (dinghy, foredeckers, kayakers), the straight knife is fine because you will always know were it is. You cannot strap a knife to an inflatable vest; you'll never know were it is after the vest pops.Here is a bit of kibitzing meant to help, not criticize:
For those of you who own folding safety knives, please practice retrieving and deploying them - often. When you think that you are really good at it, try doing it with somebody shaking you. Or tie yourself to your boat and try to retrieve, deploy, and cut yourself free while the boat is dragging you.
For those sailors who do not have a rescue knife:
Never be on the water without a strong sharp knife. You need to be able to access it with one hand, it should be secured to the outside of your PFD. Don’t bother with a folding knife in a pocket, if you NEED to cut a rope in a rescue situation you cannot afford to be riffling through your gear trying to find your pocket knife. I recommend a fixed blade knife like the Gerber River Shorty: