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May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
i always hand steer while under sail, never sail with autopilot. i am a highly skilled helmsman. i do a better job :)
 
May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
i always prefer sailing with a crew. you can't do as much shorthanded

i love sleeping while under sail :)
 
May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
i allow no lights in the cockpit when dark out. the nav station is down below and the light shielded from the watch on deck.
 
May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
i push the boat for what ever the weather. if you push back you get a better ride. if you are underpowered for any given weather then the boats wallow/ sucky ride. allot of windage causes wallowing has been my experience
especially on boats say 45' and less as i am
 
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May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
my favorite ride is on those CCA era boats. like duesenbergs or bentleys smoooooooth!
 
May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
i love great food underway. i'm a ketone diet fan as best i can
 
May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
we get these south westerly winds that funnel up a 50 mile fetch on green bay with these charming 5' rollers that are a hoot to play in.
 
May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
on the great lakes there is no need for chain on your ground tackle making anchoring way easier. that's right i said it :)
 
May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
my 1966 B&G radio direction finder is still on board, to look at, it's AM so i can listen for lighting if needed
 
May 25, 2012
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john alden caravelle 42 sturgeon bay, wis
at what speed does the wind wash out ground effects and then you no longer want twist in your sails?