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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40047205322128668872020-01-14T01:44:29.969-08:00The Sailing Adventures of Bootlegger - A Peterson Wiggers 37dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-86082415987302083032019-12-30T15:22:00.002-08:002019-12-31T09:06:58.467-08:00How I Change Headsails When Not Using a Roller Furler

My method assumes that your boat is equipped with a two-groove headsail foil; like a harken, forespar, etc. I'll explain how to change head-sails with hanks in another article. My explanation also assumes that your headsail is up on the starboard halyard. In order to not cross or foul halyards, it is very important that before you change sails that you put the boat on the same tack as to whatever halyard your new headsail will go up on: new head-sail going up on the port halyard put the boat on port tack or the new head-sail is going up on starboard halyard put the boat on starboard tack.

Let's assume that you're sailing on a port tack, the wind is coming over or from the port side of your boat, so your sail is trimmed on the starboard side of the boat.

Put your new sail on the foredeck and attach the tack.

Pull the head through the pre-feeder and prefeed a few feet of the luff into the port foil groove.

Attach the port spinnaker halyard to the head, and snug the halyard in order to take any slack out of the halyard.

Untie the port (or lazy) sheet from the head-sail that you have up and tie it to the clew of the new headsail

Raise the new headsail using the port halyard.

Tack the boat onto starboard tack.

Trim the sheets on both headsails during the tack as if they were both attached to just one sail. Go loose on the old sail's sheet and trim in on the new sail's sheet.

The new headsail is now on the outside of the old sail so you can release the old sail's halyard and pull it down. Since the old sail is on the inside of the new sail, when you pull it down, the new sail will keep it on the deck.

Untie the sheet from the old sail and tie it to the clew of the new sail.

Use sail ties to tie the old sail to the foredeck or put the sail down below.

Tack back onto your original heading or tack, if necessary.

What is great about this method is that you pull your new sail up on the inside of the old sail and you pull the old sail down on the inside of the new sail. By raising and lowering sails on the inside, the outside sail keeps them on the deck.

Note: If you only have one spinnaker halyard, let's assume that it's on the port side. You'll raise the new sail while on port tack and lower while on starboard tack. If your spinnaker halyard is on the starboard side, you'll raise the new sail while on starboard tack and lower the old sail while on port tack.

**I'll make, and post, a video the summer of 2020 on this technique
dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-44787223043727361022019-11-25T16:24:00.000-08:002019-11-25T18:21:12.944-08:00This Is Not Good News...The docks that I keep Bootlegger at have already had to be raised once, and may have to be raised again if the Great Lake water levels continue to go up.

This story was originally posted/published by the Detroit Free Press. You can find the original story here: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/10/11/great-lakes-water-levels-record-michigan-flooding/3919348002/

Record-breaking Great Lakes water levels could be even higher in 2020

Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press Published 6:00 a.m. ET Oct. 11, 2019 | Updated 2:34 p.m. ET Oct. 11, 2019

It appears 2020 won't bring relief from high Great Lakes water levels — and they could be even higher than this past record-shattering spring and summer.

Following a generally rainy September, measurements by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers show every Great Lake, and Lake St. Clair, well above long-term monthly average water levels for October — almost 3 feet higher on connected lakes Michigan and Huron (35 inches) and on Lake St. Clair (33 inches). Lake Erie is 29 inches above long-term October averages, Lake Ontario 20 inches above and Lake Superior 15 inches above.

Forecasters now predict Lakes Michigan and Huron will start 2020 at 11 inches higher than water levels in January 2019, said Keith Kompoltowicz, chief of watershed hydrology at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Detroit.

"The latest forecast extends into March, and for the most part, levels are going to be on-par with or above where they were at the same time last year," he said.

<img alt="The shoreline of Lake Michigan seen from Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington Sate Park Thursday, July 11, 2019. " data-mycapture-sm-src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/10/10/PDTF/cceef6fa-9bb6-43f5-94c8-13c499dd47b7-HighWaterLkMich_06_MW.jpg" data-mycapture-src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/10/10/PDTF/cceef6fa-9bb6-43f5-94c8-13c499dd47b7-HighWaterLkMich_06_MW.jpg" itemprop="url" src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/10/10/PDTF/cceef6fa-9bb6-43f5-94c8-13c499dd47b7-HighWaterLkMich_06_MW.jpg?width=540&height=&fit=bounds&auto=webp" width="540" />

The shoreline of Lake Michigan seen from Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington Sate Park Thursday, July 11, 2019. (Photo: Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press)

Whether records go even higher next summer will be determined by factors such as snowpack and whether heavier-than-usual rains occur for a fourth straight spring, Kompoltowicz said.

Lake Superior, Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario set new record high water levels over the summer, with lakes Michigan and Huron an inch or less off their 100-year highs. In July, lakes Erie and Ontario broke their monthly records by more than 4 inches.

Across the region, that led to flooded campgrounds and streets along Great Lakes connected waterways, caused boating problems with submerged structures, and caused shoreline erosion that all but eradicated some Lake Michigan beaches.

Spooky-high water levels for October

A wet September across Michigan has the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair well above their long-term average levels for October. It's potentially helping set the stage for another record-breaking spring and summer of water levels next year.

Doris Fleming has lived on Harbor Island Street in Detroit's Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood for more than six decades. She has seen a lot of flooding off the nearby Detroit River in high-water years, and this past spring and summer was among the worst, she said.

"It's been bad," she said. "The city has been pretty good about bringing sandbags in. But if there's only one opening, it messes it all up."

Flood waters tend to move up the dead-end Harbor Island Street and into the city blocks to the north and east, she said. "They have more problems than we did right here" closer to the river, she said.

The news that water levels could be even higher next spring and summer worries Fleming.

<img alt="Volunteers palsied sandbags along canals in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood to hold back the rising Detroit River Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Detroit, Mich." data-mycapture-sm-src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/07/11/PDTF/4a5efb67-c5e0-4d7c-8626-a1c81744dd8a-flooding_0701119_kdseqnss_1.jpg" data-mycapture-src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/07/11/PDTF/4a5efb67-c5e0-4d7c-8626-a1c81744dd8a-flooding_0701119_kdseqnss_1.jpg" itemprop="url" src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/07/11/PDTF/4a5efb67-c5e0-4d7c-8626-a1c81744dd8a-flooding_0701119_kdseqnss_1.jpg?width=540&height=&fit=bounds&auto=webp" width="540" />

Volunteers palsied sandbags along canals in the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood to hold back the rising Detroit River Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Detroit, Mich. (Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press)

"Even if it's 6 inches higher, it will cause problems," she said.

About 250 miles to the northwest, along Lake Michigan, the forecast is troublesome for Manistee city officials.

"Certainly, if it gets worse, it's a worry," City Manager Thad Taylor said.

The city had to raise docks in its marinas to accommodate the higher water, and suffered shoreline erosion along the river channel leading from Lake Michigan into Manistee Lake.

"We fear losing some retaining walls," he said.

While the city's boat launches were usable, the docks were under water, Taylor said.

The high-water problems don't go away as fall turns into winter. Last year, the city had ice pushed by winds come ashore and damage its river walk, Taylor said.

"It's a litany of things we've experienced," he said. "We've had to make some repairs, and fortunately, our municipal insurer has stood tall for us.

"We're still concerned if it goes up another 4, 5, 6 inches, we're going to experience additional problems."

This year's record-breaking water levels were fueled by heavy spring rains. According to the National Weather Service, metro Detroit received 5.82 inches of rain in April, almost 3 inches more than the long-term average for the month.

"Looking across the whole Great Lakes region, that period of January to June this year was extremely wet," said Lauren Fry, technical lead for Great Lakes hydrology at the Army Corps' Detroit office, who's currently serving as a visiting scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor.

"We started to see less precipitation in July and August. But water levels really came up early because of that spring and June precipitation. The lakes take a little while to respond to changes."

The interconnected nature of the lake system also plays a role in region-wide rising water levels, Fry said.

"If the level of Lake Erie is high, that's going to influence the level of the Detroit River," she said. "And that's going to propagate into Lake St Clair, on up into the St. Clair River and eventually Lake Huron."

<img alt="A family of ducks swim in shallow water on the shores of Lake Michigan Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, near a break wall in Northport Michigan that once was home to a sandy beach shoreline." data-mycapture-sm-src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/10/10/PDTF/bdc3210e-804d-4a3b-9aff-aecfd977ced0-HighWaterLkMich_03_MW.jpg" data-mycapture-src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/10/10/PDTF/bdc3210e-804d-4a3b-9aff-aecfd977ced0-HighWaterLkMich_03_MW.jpg" itemprop="url" src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/10/10/PDTF/bdc3210e-804d-4a3b-9aff-aecfd977ced0-HighWaterLkMich_03_MW.jpg?width=540&height=&fit=bounds&auto=webp" width="540" />

A family of ducks swim in shallow water on the shores of Lake Michigan Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, near a break wall in Northport Michigan that once was home to a sandy beach shoreline. (Photo:Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press)

The impacts of climate change on Great Lakes water levels going forward isn't clear. Historical data shows temperatures in the Great Lakes region are rising faster than the rest of the continental U.S., and winter and spring precipitation, particularly via strong storms, is increasing. Those trends are expected to continue. But modeling also shows hotter summers and less ice cover on the Great Lakes in the winter, which will tend to increase evaporation.

Now it all comes down to winter and spring rain and snowfall.

"If we see another winter with a very healthy snowpack, coupled with the flooding rains that we saw last spring, then we would be dealing with even higher record-breaking water levels next year," Kompoltowicz said.

Even average precipitation levels would keep lake levels well above their historic averages, Fry said.

"It would take a fairly dry season, and even year, to bring things down," she said.

 https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/10/11/great-lakes-water-levels-record-michigan-flooding/3919348002/
dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-5805925976509564672019-11-01T17:25:00.000-07:002019-11-01T18:19:59.926-07:00THIRD TIME'S A CHARM
The mast is down and Bootlegger is finally put to rest for the winter. It took us three tries to get her out of the water: the first time was a no go because of high winds, the second time was a no go because of a death, and the third time was the charm. Always a sad time to know that Great Lake sailing is put on hold till next spring, but I think the time away makes me really appreciate the time when I am sailing. .

All that is left to do is to get the winter cover on her and then start thinking about next season. Hmmm....maybe another HOOK, a Super Mac and Back (1200 miles of solo non stop racing), Mike Kenny's Doublehanded Race and the 2X2/Solo Race, and .....

dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-74329236811652603492019-10-16T08:35:00.001-07:002019-10-16T08:35:16.858-07:00Sounds About Right...

dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-79914233851152375332019-09-27T08:45:00.000-07:002019-09-27T08:45:20.360-07:00More Flying 60'sI just can't get enough of this stuff!! I wonder how the rigs hold up if they bury the bow at speed. Would think that there would be a lot of rapid deceleration trauma.

dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-24267172759890559392019-09-23T16:06:00.002-07:002019-09-24T15:20:10.137-07:0060 FT Singlehanded Boat Learns to FlyThis is absolutely amazing!! (Hit the bottom right button after clicking on "play" to see the video in full screen)

dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-32059227366284828182019-08-19T09:13:00.000-07:002019-09-21T14:14:33.289-07:00An interview with Mike Kenny about the 2019 Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society's Q RaceBelow is an article from Sailing-World.com, the world's largest sailing network, about the Q Race that I just finished (2nd place in the solo class). The original article can be found at: https://www.sail-world.com/news/220893/Mike-Kenny-on-the-Singlehanded-Societys-Q-Race

Original article written by:
by David Schmidt 14 Aug 08:00 PDT

 The usual suspect—Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society's Q Race © Image courtesy of Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society/Phil Bush (The picture above is actually from the 2017 LMSS Doublehanded race held in June. Matthew, my son, is 2nd row far right, I'm standing next to him. We finished 4th in class and 4th overall)

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Ever since 1981, the Q Race, held (roughly) every other year on the waters of Lake Michigan, has been run as a single- or shorthanded freshwater distance race whose primary goal is to use one's own self-reliance and sailing skills, rather than cutthroat competition, to safety complete the course. That's not to say that the Q Race, which starts on Friday, August 16, and which is organized by the Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society, is a casual affair—it's not. But rather, its primary goal is to help develop and encourage sailors, not over-escalated war-chest rivalries.

The Q Race starts off of Racine, Wisconsin, and takes racers some 70 nautical miles down Lake Michigan to NOAA's south mid-lake buoy, which serves as the course's turning point. From there, sailors spin their bows back towards the finishing line off of Racine.
I checked in with Mike Kenny, president of the Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society (LMSS), via email, to learn more about the 2019 edition of the Q Race.

Can you tell us a bit about the regatta's origins? Also, how has the regatta grown and evolved over the years?

The LMSS Q Race is run on the odd years. It was originally designed to be a qualifier event for first-time racing solo sailors.
The course is about 65 nautical miles extending over 30 nautical miles offshore around a fixed weather buoy in the middle of Lake Michigan and back to the starting point on the West Shore. Satisfactorily completing the Q Race Solo will qualify you for the longer Solo Challenge that we run on the even years. The Q Race has become more popular since we started offering a Double Handed section several years ago.
Many [sailors] prefer the Q Race as it only takes one day to complete. This LMSS Race is graciously sponsored by the Racine Yacht Club. Race is run on a Friday with Awards on Saturday.

Off-the-breeze action at the Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society's Q Race - photo © Image courtesy of Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society/Phil Bush

How many boats are you guys expecting this year? Also, how do these entry numbers stack up to recent comparable years?

We are expecting [that] 25 to 40 boats will enter the Q race in 2019. This is up slightly from the average. Weather and attrition has been a significant factor in the last couple years. But in the long term we are seeing a slight uptick in sail racing on the Great lakes.
I attribute this [uptick] to efforts by many organizations and yacht clubs that have beefed up efforts to promote sail racing to non-Racers and beginning sailors. Much has been done to simplify entry into the sport.

Can you describe the levels of competition that sailors can expect to find, once the starting guns begin sounding?

You will find no shortage of competition here. Everyone is in it to win it. Don't be fooled by what may appear as a cruising boat alongside that J/boat, we have some of the best sailing talent on the Great Lakes.

Starting line action at the Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society's Q Race - photo © Image courtesy of Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society/Phil Bush

Conditions-wise, what's typical for this regatta? Also, what are the best-case and worst-case scenarios?

Being a mid-August event in the Midwest the temperature is usually ideal. Personally, I like to see 15 - 20 knots from the north or south (Course is roughly W > E > W) but it often starts out very light from the WNW and clocks toward the North.
Worst is the stormy years when waves can quickly exceed eight feet and/or water spouts form nearby. As an offshore race, those are the times that can really test your skills.

Do you have any advice or insider tips that you'd like to share with first-time racers? What about returning racecourse veterans?

The LMSS Q Race is a wonderful event for anyone interested in solo and short-handed sailing. We are a very friendly group of sailors with a primary focus on everyone's safety and a secondary focus on fun.
My best advice is stop thinking about it, signup now and see for yourself.

Looking at the entry list, do you have any pre-race favorites? What about any intriguing dark horses?

It's still too early to speculate. For sure there will be plenty of competition. However, I like to keep the sections small so there are more winners. There is nothing like the thrill of bringing home your brag flag
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Headed to weather in the Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society's Q Race - photo © Image courtesy of Lake Michigan Singlehanded Society/Phil Bush

Can you tell us about any steps that you and the other event organizers have taken in the last couple years to help green-up the regatta or otherwise lower its environmental wake?

Our biggest efforts have been working towards zero plastic on the water. Sailing offshore on the Great Lakes offers an endless supply of freshwater that's easily and safely filtered on board at a very low cost. This completely eliminates to need to carry any plastic water bottles.

Anything else that you'd like to add, for the record?

Please visit our Website at lmssonline.com Sign-up on-line and see for yourself.

 https://www.sail-world.com/USAdbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-76788910497088312092019-05-07T16:48:00.000-07:002019-07-25T12:07:50.183-07:00Miracle Rescue: Man Overboard During Storm Survives
This is an incredible story of survival. We went through this same system while racing in The HOOK Race which starts on the same day as The Chicago to Mackinac Island Race.

Lots of lessons to be learned.

To read more about the rescue and the circumstances that led up to Mark going overboard go to: https://www.spinsheet.com/racing/miracle-rescue-man-overboard-during-storm-survivesdbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-36732711530051967102019-04-29T14:40:00.000-07:002019-04-29T14:57:08.396-07:00Text a Great Lakes buoy, and it'll text you back with the latest water conditions The original, and complete article, can be found at: http://www.rockthelake.com/buzz/2018/07/text-a-great-lakes-buoy-and-itll-text-you-back-with-the-latest-water-conditions/?fbclid=IwAR1xBcrxFq70glEycy9hW4NpHVzHGTgqhlOHbl0VfKj3AvFkzOWOEXIo8kc

Want to know what the water — or weather — is like on a Great Lake? Text a buoy, and it'll immediately text you back with:

Want to know Lake Erie conditions? Text a buoy at 734-418-7299!

Wind speed

Water temperature

Air temperature

Wave height

And more

You can find a list of every buoy in the Great Lakes here. Text the buoy number of your choice to 866-218-9973 for the latest observations. Though you can't text every buoy and get a response; only buoys with all-numeric names.

UPDATE: This story generated so many texts that it crashed the phone number. Also try texting the buoy number to734-201-0750.

Lake Erie has 20 such buoys, some privately funded, some public. Limnotech, a science innovation company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, owns and maintains three buoys off the coast of Cleveland with funding from the city, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Great Lakes Observing System and LEEDCo., which is developing wind turbines for the lake.

In July, Limnotech scientists Ed Verhamme and Greg Cutrell took me out in a boat to check on the Cleveland Division of Water buoy near the Cleveland Crib water intake pipe.
"It measures the pulse of the lake, what's happening," Verhamme said.

Each buoy costs about $50,000, about $20,000 of that in underwater sensors manufactured in Yellow Springs, Ohio. One sensor tracks waves using the same kind of technology in a fitness tracker that measures steps.

The buoy just detected the beginnings of a dead zone, where warmer water stratifies from the colder water below and the oxygen gets used up by decaying organisms, Verhamme said. That means water can absorb manganese, which the Cleveland Division of Water would treat for.

Hypoxic water is just one metric the buoy measures.

A buoy about 10 miles north of Cleveland tracks fish movement and records sounds underwater for LEEDCo. Together, the 20 buoys in Lake Erie help experts consider the lake as a whole, said Bryan Stubbs, executive director of the Cleveland Water Alliance.

The nonprofit Alliance works with Northeast Ohio corporations, universities and government agencies to promote the value of clean water in the region and drive economic development through water innovation. The Alliance sponsors a competition called Erie Hack to award thousands of dollars in prizes for inventions that make it easier to detect and treat contamination in Lake Erie.

"Every city out there wants to be a smart and connected city," Stubbs said. "We think through our efforts in Cleveland we can create the first smart and connected lake in Lake Erie… to tell the whole story of the current status of the lake."dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-70816276634969299582019-04-19T15:42:00.000-07:002019-04-19T15:42:24.655-07:00Bootlegger in Race Promotional VideoThis a well produced promotional video of a race, The Skyway Yacht Works COLORS Regatta, that I did last year, 2018. I raced single-handed in the distance race and finished in 2nd place. Bootlegger, and her red hull, can be found around the 49 sec mark. I was in pre-start sequence so I hadn't popped a chute or unfurled my headsail yet.

dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-18360016129954104452019-03-04T13:39:00.000-08:002019-03-04T13:39:36.563-08:00The Great LakesA look at the Great Lakes profile. I'm not really sure how they came up with the "distance along the floor path" since all of the mileages are shorter, using nautical or statute miles, than the actual distances.

dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-33136977427540023412019-02-24T16:04:00.000-08:002019-02-24T16:04:39.145-08:00Surfs Up!!!!Today's, Sunday, February 24,2019, NOAA weather on southern Lake Michigan. Monday looks positively tropical compared to tonight.

.TONIGHT...West storm force winds of 50 to 55 kt becoming
northwest gales to 40 kt. Areas of heavy freezing spray. Chance
of snow. Waves 18 to 23 ft occasionally to 30 ft subsiding to 12
to 16 ft occasionally to 21 ft.
.MONDAY...Northwest winds to 30 kt diminishing to 10 to 20 kt.
Heavy freezing spray in the morning, then freezing spray in the
afternoon. Slight chance of snow. Waves 8 to 12 ft occasionally
to 16 ft subsiding to 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.
dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-83906366703683698652019-02-06T12:31:00.000-08:002019-02-06T14:30:00.563-08:00Another Icy Picture of Chicago

....and NOAA stills claims that there is no ice off of Chicago.
dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-53912689377632041662019-02-06T07:33:00.001-08:002019-02-06T07:33:47.778-08:00How to Prepare for the Sailing Season

 This list of exercises offers some 'tips' on how to prepare yourself for the sailing season:

 1. Buy a case of beer, sit with it in a very warm place for a few hours, then drink it.
 2. Apply sunscreen to your face in streaks and sit in front of a sun lamp for 2 hours.
 3. Sit on a bench with large metal fixtures cutting into your legs, stare straight up into the sun for two hours – for a more robust workout: invite 4 friends to come over and yell at you the whole time.
 4. Go out and get very drunk, sleep 4 hours, then stand on a rocking chair for 6 hours.
 5. Go to bank and withdraw $1,000 – then light it on fire.
 6. Sit in front of a commercial fan and have someone throw large buckets of salt water on you.
 7. Repeat number 6 in jeans and a sweatshirt and /or repeat number 6 with head turned sideways to ensure water lodging fully into ear drum.
 8. Cut limb off nearby tree, tie ropes to it, stand on rocking chair with tree limb and ropes – hold them over your head for 3 hours… at 5 minute intervals drop on your head – more robust version: have friends yell at you in 6 minute intervals.
 9. Set your wrist watch to 5-minute repeating counts … let it go off all day long.
 10. Pour cold water in your lap and give yourself a wedgie, now alternate between sitting and running around bent over.
 11. Tie ropes between 2 trees – push your body against them as hard as you can for 6 consecutive hours – don't stop for pain or bruising.
 12. Place sandpaper on your stairs, crawl up and down on your knees for several hours.
 13. Make 12 sandwiches on white bread with bad meat and cram them into a bread bag – eat one a day for 12 consecutive days… make sure the last one is peanut butter and jelly if preparing for Race Week.
 14. Tie ropes to rear bumper of friend's car, hold on tightly, but allow rope to slip through fingers as car drives away – TIP: works best with nylon fiber ropes, lengths in excess of 50′.
 15. Upon completion of previous 14 drills – sit down and drink 14 Mount Gay Rum drinks, any flavor.

dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-17821817068176878612019-02-01T08:42:00.000-08:002019-02-01T13:40:36.782-08:00REALLY...I think that based on all of the pictures that I posted yesterday it may be time for NOAA to change the way that they determine ice coverage. Yesterday's pictures clearly show a LOT of ice from ports all over Lake Michigan, while NOAA claims that there is no ice in those same locations. Maybe next year for Christmas I'll give NOAA the links to the live web cams, some of which are NOAA cameras, that I use to study the ice coverage.

This sure backs up my belief that a window is more usefull than a computer when it comes to weather forecasting.

dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-59767452134567027802019-01-31T09:58:00.000-08:002019-01-31T09:58:31.933-08:00Damn It's ColdAll of the pictures below were taken on 31 January 2019 of various ports on Lake Michigan.

 Charlevoix, MI

 Chicago, IL (taken from a crib)

 Death's Door, WI (Door County WI)

 Mackinac Bridge, MI

Menominee, MI

 Michigan City, IN

Michigan City Inlet, IN
dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-18617624604278520332019-01-14T11:54:00.002-08:002019-01-14T11:54:46.990-08:00Lake Michigan Waves Topple Manitowoc, WI Lighthouse This happened on January 7, 2019 while the lake was under gale warnings.

And here's a before picture:

dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-35980077350155083162018-12-23T18:48:00.003-08:002018-12-26T13:06:59.947-08:00TALKING BOATS!Below is an interesting article written by Don McIntrye about some concern as to whether or not the traditional full keel boats being raced in the Golden Globe Race are safe for a single-handed around the world race. I'm amazed at this sentiment when not to many years ago popular thought was that full keel boats were the only boats considered safe for an around the world journey. I've never believed that, nor do I believe that fin keel boats are unsafe for such a journey. Enjoy.

Stage Photo: Alain Delord sailing his ARCHAMBAULT 35 " TCHOUK TCHOULK NOUGAT" solo around the world. By VoilesetVoiliers Photo@ALESSANDRO GUI
The Southern Ocean is tough on GGR boats as it is for all who venture south. It's a place of extreme beauty, a true wilderness that captures the imagination of sailors and reminds them of their insignificance. Nowhere else on earth is like it. It's power is unquestioned and unchallenged. You never beat it, just move and bend with it in deep respect. You venture south at your own risk with an open mind in the knowledge that you may not return. The allure of the Great Southern Ocean is steeped in history and folklore. For many the attraction is to successfully round Cape Horn, a moment mixed with pride, excitement, awe and most often great relief.

 To succeed you must believe in yourself and your ability, TRUST YOUR BOAT and prepare for the worst.
 JEAN LUC VAN DEN HEEDE first coined the fun phrase Petit Escargot (little snail) describing the 36ft full displacement yachts of the GGR when he joined the Race in 2015. He has sailed five times solo around the Globe in larger boats up to 80 ft long including his BOC and VENDEE GLOBE yachts. He knew the challenge was tough, indeed very tough but stakes his life on his Rustler 36 MATMUT as a safe ocean-going yacht, up to the demands of the Southern Ocean and right for this simple yet serious adventure.

 The essence of the Golden Globe Race rests with strong honest boats, basic reliable sailing systems, no computers, world class safety gear and full risk minimization. It's a UNIQUE challenge, accessible and affordable to any man or woman with the passion and desire to do it.

 The choice of boats for the GGR is defined within well-conceived parameters specifically relative to the event. At 32-36 ft they are proven ocean voyaging yachts conceived by respected designers. The keels, rudders and hulls are over engineered by modern standards. These designs are not prone to damage from hitting underwater objects and their long keels track well under windvane self-steering even in heavy weather.

 Only six of the original 17 starters in the GGR are still sailing and there have been five Southern Ocean dismasting. Some may think this is because the boats are too small, too slow and cannot outrun Southern Ocean storms. History does not support this assumption. Many ordinary well-prepared yachts from 22ft to 38ft have safely solo circumnavigated via the Great Capes and continue to do so. Speed may sometimes help in the Southern Ocean, but many modern fast yachts are still overcome. My 50ft 1990 BOC Challenge yacht Buttercup and another entrant Kanga Birtles in his 60ft yacht could not outrun the same storm and we both rolled 360. (Both rigs survived) Watch the video here

 Typical racing sailors would never use these Petit Escargot for normal racing and have trouble coming to terms with their features and ocean-going ability. Most have never sailed them, nor been in the Southern Ocean and have not used windvane self-steering. They feel more modern designs with fin keels and outboard rudders may be safer. Again, history does not support this assumption. Modern fin keel lightweight surfing boats often need electric Auto pilots to steer, require constant human input and effort to control these sometimes-unforgiving designs in heavy weather. These designs simply have less ability to look after themselves. GGR style boats are much more forgiving in heavy weather and sail well under wind vanes without the need for electrical power.

 A few years ago, I was involved in the RESCUE of French solo sailor ALAIN DELORD, sailing a fast, light modern fin keel 35ft yacht solo around the globe. He was unable to control his boat in a storm and then was dismasted 440 miles south of Hobart in Tasmania, spending four days in a life raft before we were able to recover him.

 Watch the Video here .
 Read the story here.
 Read the FRENCH story here

 Collectively I have spent 3.5years of my life in the Southern Ocean over 22 years on yachts and small expedition ships and have 48 years sailing experience. I have seen her moods. I know that the better prepared you are the more luck you have, but I also know that sometimes, you can have the best prepared boat with the best skipper, yet that GUARANTEES NOTHING.

 History makes this very clear . Last year's OSTAR solo transatlantic race saw FIVE finishers from 15 starters. The early Vendee Globe races saw on average only HALF the fleet finish. In 1996-97 only SIX of 16 starters finished and in the 2008-9 Vendee Globe 18 of the 29 starters FAILED TO FINISH. The retirement statistics of problems (3 keels, 3 steering and 7 mast issues) make interesting reading.

 Roland Jourdain (Veolia Environment) day 85: lost keel.
 Jean Le Cam (VM Matériaux) day 58: lost keel bulb, capsized
 Jonny Malbon (Artemis) day 56: delaminated mainsail
 Jean-Pierre Dick (Paprec-Virbac 2) day 53: lost port rudder
 Derek Hatfield (Algimouss Spirit of Canada) day 50: broken spreaders
 Sébastien Josse (BT) day 50: broken rudder system
 Yann Eliès (Generali) day 40: fractured femur
 Mike Golding (Ecover 3) day 38: dismasted
 Jean-Baptiste Dejeanty (Groupe Maisonneuve) day 37: faulty halyards, broken auto-pilot
 Loïck Peyron (Gitana Eighty) day 36: dismasted
 Bernard Stamm (Cheminées Poujoulat) day 36: ran aground
 Dominique Wavre (Temenos) day 35: damaged keel box
 Unai Basurko (Pakea Bizkaia) day 28: faulty starboard rudder box
 Jérémie Beyou (Delta Dore) day 17: damaged rig
 Alex Thomson (Hugo Boss) day 6: cracked hull
 Yannick Bestaven (Energies Autour du Monde) day 4: dismasted
 Marc Thiercelin (DCNS) day 4: dismasted
 Kito de Pavant (Groupe Bel) day 4: dismasted

 The 2018 Golden Globe Race is re-creating and making history. It is new, innovative and different in many ways. It is seen as a Cultural Renaissance in sailing. There is no such thing as the PERFECT BOAT in any ocean or situation. The GGR Petit Escargots are RIGHT FOR THE SOUTHERN OCEAN and what is quickly becoming known as the TOUGHEST RACE IN THE WORLD.

https://goldengloberace.com/talking-boats/dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-62374925304270360492018-12-12T08:31:00.000-08:002018-12-12T08:31:39.811-08:00SOME WONDER WHY?
A personal view about the inspirational ethos of adventure by Golden Globe Race Founder, Don McIntyre.

 The latest rescue of British yachtswoman Susie Goodall from her dismasted yacht DHL Starlight after being pitch poled during a storm some 2,000 miles west of Cape Horn earlier this week has led some to wonder if the event safe? Should the Golden Globe Race be stopped after five boats dismasted and three rescues?

 This forgoes the simplest fact that the master of any vessel at any time can return to any port and give up on any voyage. HE/SHE CONTROLS THEIR OWN DESTINY. Whatever the organizers of the Golden Globe should do, I can assure you that it will not impact on any sailors currently at sea. They would carry on. They love it. Without exception, every GGR skipper is a very experienced mariner aboard a well-prepared yacht who volunteered for this challenge with spirit and enthusiasm.

 They are not there for the money, nor the fame. They are there to challenge themselves and seek adventure. Adventure has risk and has by its very nature an unknown outcome. Without Adventure, or those who are prepared to push themselves, the world is worse off. The issue is one of responsible adventure and the 2018 Golden Globe Races is very definitely just that.

 Consider Susie Goodall. She is a highly qualified professional skipper with vast ocean experience. She is sailing a yacht built and prepared by a boat builder considered one of the best in the World. Her mast and rigging were designed and built by one of the biggest and best in the world, with full understanding of the challenges and expectation of knockdowns and rollovers. This is part of the reality. Susie's safety gear, training and risk minimization process carried out under the GGR Notice of Race is exceptional and to the highest standard. The French Maritime Administration even declared that the GGR Notice of Race was THE BEST they have seen for ANY yachting event in all of France.

 The challenge is very simple and pure. To sail solo around the world in a small seaworthy boat. People have been doing it for over 50 years. Young and old like David Dix, Jon Saunders, Jesse Martin, Jessica Watson, Vito Dumas, Minoru Saito, Kay Cottee, and of course, Sir Robin Knox Johnston, the first to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation 50 years ago.

 Ordinary sailors around the world with ordinary boats who sail oceans for the very same reasons, are watching, listening and learning from the GGR like it has never been done before. So too are future entrants in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and there are many! So too are the organizers of the Golden Globe.

 Sir Robin Knox Johnston is currently undertaking a comprehensive investigation into all issues surrounding the storm tactics of GGR entrants, rig designs and the events that have led to dismasting's and three rescues in the Race. This very thorough report is widely anticipated and will be released at the conclusion of the Golden Globe Race.

 As Founder of the GGR, I too am surprised at the outcome of some of these storms and dismasting that have resulted. It is an incredible challenge. Some may ask what is the point of continuing? The answer is very simple. No one should ever and can never kill off the human Spirit of Adventure. Adventure is inherent in our makeup. How often do you see the word ADVENTURE on TV, the side of a bus, and advertising billboards? Adventure is the very essence of a full life.

 There may be some who do not understand the ethos, or the facts behind this amazing cultural renascence in sailing that is the Golden Globe. Some may say it is unsafe because these GGR skippers are not competing in fast foiling 60ft yachts and multihulls. You need only look at the results of the recent Route du Rum solo transatlantic race where 35% of the fleet was knocked out after just one storm to see that they are missing the point. Modern designs, latest composite construction, and satellite technology did not stop these boats from breaking up, being dismasted or being rescued.
 There is nothing wrong with slower well-found yachts, traditional navigation techniques and high safety standards that ARE the Golden Globe Race.

 The GGR is real life with real sailors in real boats. Boats, masts, sailors have been lost in all around the world races including the Volvo, Vendee Globe, Clipper, Whitbread and BOC Challenge races. These events are all adventures with young and old, men and women living their dreams that inspire others to follow in their wake. By any definition, the Golden Globe is tough, if not the TOUGHEST of them all.

 Whilst we are all saddened by Susie having to abandon her boat and her ambition, and very appreciative and humbled by the efforts that many people, agencies and companies are making to bring her safely home, the GGR will continue. The support from ordinary sailors around the world is HUGE, passionate and growing every day! It is still a long way to the finish. Anything can happen. Only one boat finished in the first Sunday Times Golden Globe race 50 years ago. That is what adventure is all about. The 2018 Golden Globe Race is a very responsible one. The 2022 edition will be even more so.

 https://goldengloberace.com/some-wonder-why1/

dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-44306915217086742312018-12-02T08:06:00.001-08:002018-12-02T08:15:27.182-08:005 Reasons Why I Love Sailing Singlehanded And 5 Reasons Why I Need A CrewMost of my sailing is single-handed, it's something that I truly love and enjoy, but I also enjoy sailing with some good friends. Below is a short article that explains the difference: sailing alone vs sailing with crew. I don't agree with everything, especially about knowing everything about your boat and being a master of the sea. I'm not sure that anyone truly knows everything about their boat. I also don't think that anyone is a master of the sea, mother nature will always win the battle and will find yours and the boat's weakness. Enjoy.

 If you're considering heading out to sea, then you need to think about whether you're going to go it alone or if you're going to select a crew.

Some like the solitude of sailing without another person for miles, but others tend to like the comfort of knowing someone is close by. There's pros and cons to both of these decisions and we've rounded up the top pros of each.

Sailing alone
It may seem daunting at first but many say this is one of the most rewarding experiences they've had. Giving people time to be themselves, doing exactly what they want without a care in the world while they sail off into the sunset.

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Robin Knox-Johnston in 1969 he became the first person to perform a single-handed non-stop circumnavigation of the globe.

1. Confidence
Sailing alone will undoubtedly leave you will a sense of satisfaction and confidence. It's become a highly competitive sport in recent years, so if you're good enough, why not try your hand?

2. Rules
One of the major things to remember if you decide to go it alone is that you'll have to be strict on yourself. Making sure you stick to the rules and the routines of the sail is one of the key safety factors in sailing, and one slip up could see you in serious trouble.

3. Complete competence
If you're sailing alone it means you know everything there is to know about your boat, and sailing in general. And so you can then take great pride in the fact that you've not only conquered the sea and successfully completed your journey, but you are master-at-sea.

4. Speed
Less people means less weight, simple as that. If you only have yourself on board then you'll be free to go as fast as you like (or the wind will take you). More people can add complications along with extra weight which means you won't be getting anywhere fast.

5. Self-sufficiency
If you're a lone sailor then you are one of the few people who can really claim to self-sufficient. You have everything you need to survive on board and you only have yourself to be responsible for… what could be better?

Taking a crew
Having a few people around you can mean you'll be sure to have a great time while out at sea, with jokes and conversation your days won't seem half as long.

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1. Company
This is the main reason why people chose to pick a crew before they head out to sea. You have to think about your mental state, especially if it's a long sailing trip that you're embarking on. Having people to bounce ideas off is invaluable when you find yourself in a highly pressured situation or even when you're going through a lengthy quiet stretch of sea.

2. Time
All the jobs that need doing on-board will take half the time, and if you find which jobs you each like doing you may find that there's no need for you to spend your time doing the things that you don't enjoy.

3. Improvement
With other people on-board you'll find that you naturally pick up more tips and tricks to sailing. Meaning you'll dock with a few more handy skills than you set off with.

4. Teamwork
With a crew you'll find that a unique bonding will occur, that can only be formed when you've been there for each other in difficult or hectic times.

5. Fun
Finally, having more people on the boat means you'll tend to have more fun times rather than quiet contemplation. With the beautiful scenery and the feeling of freedom, how could it go wrong?

https://sailuniverse.com/2018/11/30/reasons-sailing-singlehanded-crew/ dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-79280211649906988162018-11-29T09:11:00.000-08:002018-11-29T09:11:16.642-08:00How to Tie a Bowline Knot in the Dark on a Sailboat – Three Ways

Faster and Safer Ways to Tie a Bowline Knot

 You probably already know how to tie a bowline, but do you know how to do it fast and reliably, and in the dark?
 Check out these foolproof ways to tie a bowline in the dark for three different needs on a sailboat. Once you practice and learn these methods, muscle memory will take over when you need it to. You will be able to concentrate on the situation at hand, and not on unseen "rabbits, trees and holes."

I've also put this video in "INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS" (found under "PAGES" on the right) for future reference. dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-56952619571397619522018-11-27T11:41:00.000-08:002018-11-27T18:43:33.265-08:00Windvane steering: why it makes sense for coastal cruisingBelow is an excellent article on windvane steering. The original article can be found in Yachting Monthly ( https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/sailing-skills/windvane-steering-makes-sense-coastal-cruising-66710 ). If you don't subscribe or read Yachting Monthly, you should.

I use a Aries Windvane on Bootlegger and have grown very fond of it. The windier it gets the more powerful the vane gets, and it doesn't use any electricity. Big seas and big wind work an electric autopilot pretty hard causing it to use a lot of electricity at a time that you can't run your engine to recharge the batteries ( Excessive heal can cause the water intake to come out of the water and/or your oil pick-up to stop pumping oil)

Of course, having a alternative source to generate electricity helps. I also carry two electric autopilots ( A Pelagic Autopilot, that I would definitely recommend, and a Raymarine 2000 ) on Bootlegger that I use in the right conditions; motoring, spinnaker, downwind with quartering seas, etc.

Go to "INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS," (you'll find it on the right under "PAGES.") for a good video featuring Don McIntrye, the Race Director of the Golden Globe Race, explaining the different types of windvanes.

October 15, 2018 Written by: Will Bruton

No electricity needed, built for gale-force conditions and currently experiencing something of a renaissance amongst cruisers; windvane self-steering makes sense for coastal cruisers as much as offshore voyagers. Will Bruton took an in depth look at the options and how they work.

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'The distance run was 2,700 miles as the crow flies. During those 23 days I had not spent more than three hours at the helm. I just lashed the helm and let her go; whether the wind was abeam or dead aft, it was all the same: she always stayed on her course,' wrote Joshua Slocum in 1895.
The ability of his long-keeled Spray to hold course without input from the helm was instrumental in making her the first yacht to circumnavigate single-handed.
Few modern boats bear these inherently balanced characteristics, so some form of autopilot is necessary to allow the skipper to rest.
Even for crewed passages, it can take an enormous strain off the crew without draining the battery. Some insurance companies even count windvane steering as an additional crew member, such is its contribution to life on board.

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Unlike an electronic autopilot, self-steering needs no power

One solution experiencing something of a renaissance, is windvane self-steering.
Requiring no electricity, mechanical self-steering gear was first designed in an age when autopilots were the preserve of large ships and heavy motor cruisers. The principle is relatively simple and pure physics.
What mechanical self-steering cannot do is hold your yacht on a compass course. However, as anyone that's experienced a sudden wind shift or squall whilst away from the helm knows, steering to a wind angle is preferable most of the time as you are far less likely to crash gybe, and the sails remain correctly set.
Self-steering gear achieves this by presenting a vane directly into the wind. When the wind acts on either side of this vane, it tips, transferring this action through the mechanism below to either a rudder or a servo pendulum which acts on the main rudder, altering the boat's course.

The two main systems
Servo-pendulum

A derivative of the servo-trim tab principle invented by Blondie Hasler, servo-pendulum self steering gear uses the speed of the yacht going through the water to push against the servo-paddle, creating a substantial force, which is then transferred to the yacht's own tiller or wheel by control lines.
The wind itself does not provide the power for the steering; rather it adjusts the angle of the paddle, relying on the hydro-mechanical energy of the boat going through the water to do the work of steering the boat.
Popular before the advent of the small craft electronic autopilot, it's particularly well suited to yachts under 40ft in length, and can be swung out of the water when not in use.
There are now several derivatives, including some available as a self-build kit. Amongst the Golden Globe Race entrants, models included Aries, Monitor, Windpilot and Beaufort systems.
One disadvantage of the servo-pendulum gear is that it uses the yacht's rudder, meaning it does not double up as an emergency rudder should the yacht's steering be disabled, although some servo-pendulums can be adapted.

Direct drive systems

Wind vane steering linked to a secondary rudder is the most inherently simple of the mechanical self-steering systems, but relies on a much more powerful transmission of force between a large-surface-area wind vane and the system's own independent rudder.

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Direct drive systems feature a large fully independent auxiliary rudder

This has the advantage of ensuring a back up steering method is already on board but also requires a heavy-duty installation to bear the load and strain that will be exerted.

One of the most popular models is the Hydrovane, which is now available in several different sizes and shapes depending on the boat it is being installed on.

The size and shape of the fabric-covered windvane is directly proportional to the size of yacht, and has been installed successfully on yachts in excess of 50ft in length, including multihulls.
When the boat veers off course, the wind hits the vane on one side or the other, deflecting it away from the vertical.

This then acts on a gear that converts this sideways movement into rotation to directly steer a relatively large rudder suspended from the boat's transom via the installation framework.

Setting up windvane steering

Balancing the boat
'Before doing anything, you have to get the boat sailing well. It demands you take the time to get your boat properly balanced, correctly reefed and with no weather helms; so it actually makes you a better sailor!' explains Nick Nottingham, who recently fitted a Hydrovane to his Hallberg-Rassy 42, Spellbinder. Nick is about to use the system on an Atlantic circuit.

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Self-steering relies on a well balanced boat. As the wind shifts, the mechanism corrects

Self-steering gear works by adjusting the yacht's course in relation to the apparent wind. The first step to making this work as efficiently as possible is to balance the boat and reduce the amount of input required.

Sailing conventionally, the yacht should be easy on the helm and not overpowered.

Setting the system for the conditions
Whether servo-pendulum or direct drive, most self-steering systems have one or more methods of adjustment for the conditions. In light airs, the wind vane will be exposed as much as possible to the wind, to exert the maximum force on the system, whereas in heavier weather, the vane's height can be lowered, reducing the force acting on the system.

 Some systems, like the Hydrovane, Monitor and Beaufort have different sized vanes that can be swapped, while the Windpilot and Aries allow the vane to be raked aft, presenting a shorter level.

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With the wind vane attached, you are ready to remove the locking pin and engage the steering mechanism

On some set ups, the power exerted on the steering system can also be adjusted at the point where the wind vane meets its pivot, just like changing sensitivity on an electronic autopilot. By controlling the rotation of the rudder or paddle created by the windvane, you control how aggressively the system corrects the boat's course.

Changing the gearing at the point where the wind input creates the steering output achieve an increase or decrease of ratio.

Engaging the system
To engage the system, set the yacht on course and adjust the wind vane so that the wind is flowing over it with the least resistance, like a blade.

If you a using a system with its own rudder, centralise and lock the yacht's main rudder, simultaneously engaging the self-steering mechanism.

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Once engaged, monitor how the system adjusts and double check your sails are trimmed correctly.
As the vane moves it will adjust the steering accordingly.

In heavy weather, reduce the system's power to ensure the least amount of strain.
Self-steering systems work efficiently in strong winds but most will steer comfortably in light airs as well.

Course adjustments
When the wind vane is vertical, you are on course. When the vane is deflected, the system is adjusting course.

Changing the direction you want to go in is simply a matter of altering the self-steering system's vane angle relative to the wind.

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On most systems this is achieved by a steering line that can be run into the safety of the cockpit, meaning you do not necessarily need to adjust the vane itself directly.

Make small adjustments until the yacht comes onto the desired course, trimming the sails appropriately.

A standalone system?
Whilst self-steering systems offer a much more resilient option than an electronic autopilot for heavy weather, when there is no sailing wind, they cease to be useful.

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Here an electronic tillerpilot has been plugged directly into the Hydrovane auxiliary rudder

For this reason, most cruisers also have a conventional electronic autopilot on board to steer under engine.

In the case of systems incorporating a rudder, many also make it possible to easily engage a tiller pilot onto the system's auxiliary rudder for use under engine.

Self-steering on the Golden Globe Race
If there's one place that mechanical self-steering fandom bordered on the evangelical this year, it was at the start of the Golden Globe Race. 50 years previously, Robin Knox-Johnston's world first single-handed circumnavigation was steered by his own self-steering gear system until it failed near Australia.

Restored to her former glory, Knox-Johnston's Suhaili joined the parade; along with Indian competitor Abhilash Tommy's replica yacht Thuriya, which sports a commercially made Windpilot servo-pendulum system.

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Self-steering gear on Suhaili. Credit: Nic Compton/Alamy Stock Photo

With this year's revival competition using 1960's technology and electronic wizardry strictly prohibited, mechanical self-steering systems are effectively the only option for competitors. Each has chosen carefully.

 Competitors in the race are using a variety of systems including Hydrovane, Aries, Monitor, Windpilot and Beaufort.

Due to the nature of the boats competing being long keeled, they are ideally suited to mechanical self-steering, naturally holding course better than a modern hull. However, should systems fail and prove unrepairable, it will be hard for them to remain competitive in the race.

https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/sailing-skills/windvane-steering-makes-sense-coastal-cruising-66710
dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-22192185576243418082018-11-20T12:22:00.000-08:002018-11-20T13:16:00.126-08:00What Do You Eat?Another Mike Hennessy article. I've inserted my comments in red. If you don't see a comment then that means that we're in agreement.

American Michael Hennessy is competing in the 2018 Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe on his Owen Clarke designed Class40 Dragon. There were 53 Class40s when the race got underway on November 4, but hard times has reduced the field to 38 skippers in the class.

Hennessy stands 12th in the solo transatlantic race, and after 15 days of sailing, he discusses a popular topic this week… food:

A question I get a lot is "what do you eat"? The short answer is as many calories as I can in the easiest possible way.

It's hugely important because every action out here takes energy. Changing sails, steering, stacking gear, trimming sails, fixing things. Just standing around takes energy given how much the boat is constantly moving.

But the solution is actually a more complicated answer because there are a few challenges.

1) Equipment. I don't have a stove, oven, pots or pans, or a refrigerator. Not enough room and too much weight. All I have is a single burner camping stove that is good for boiling water, a Jet Boil. I have a two burner stove so I have a few more options.

2) Weight. Everything is about weight out here. I suppose I could haul around cans of soup and jars of spam but those are heavy calories with heavy packaging and we don't litter out here. If I bring it out there, I bring it back in. If I'm doing a long race, without crew, I usually have a few cans of vegetables or pasta. With crew I'll carry more "heavy" food.

3) Appetite. I lose my appetite out here. It's not that things don't taste good, it's just that I'm not hungry. Ever. I almost always lose weight during the long races, I forget to eat or I just don't feel like eating. I find all those lost pounds during the off season.

For the latter issue, frankly the only answer is to make sure I have variety and that it tastes good. Then it is just a matter of forcing the food into me. For the former, I bring a lot of dried food, either freeze dried or dehydrated, and then add water. I carry both the food and the water (If it's a short race, say 150 miles or less, AND I'm expecting a lot of port tack I put water in my water tank, located on the port side, to offset the weight of my diesel tank located on the starboard side. I also carry bottle water because I can crush the bottles after use and recycle them at the finish), and can stack both for weight advantages.

Breakfast is usually either instant oatmeal or granola with powdered milk and water.(Same)
Lunch is often a Ramen noodle, with my favorite Mama Ramen. (I leans towards PB&J sandwiches, but if it's Ramen I go with  Maruchan Noodles) I add these packets of dehydrated vegetables from Packit Gourmet to add to the noodle mix and amp up the flavor and the calories.
Dinner is usually a package of freeze dried that turns into a meal when you add boiling water and let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes. The package is powder and small chopped up pieces of food to make it easier to reconstitute, and the result is something like a softly chunky mush. (Same)

 There are lots of different brands and everyone has their favorites. I tend to carry meals from Packit Gourmet (chili, gumbo, chicken and dumplings, Tuscan beef stew) and Mountain House (chili mac, beef stew, lasagna). (In addition to the above I also use Wise Food)

When it is really rough with lots of boat motion, I try to avoid boiling water because there is risk of burning yourself when transferring it from camp stove to food bag. So for the first 10 or 11 days I ate a lot of meals from O Meals. These are fully cooked meals in pouches, and all you do is add a bit of water with a catalyst pack that when they get together produce heat that warms the food pouch. It's heavier so I don't use it for all meals, but it is safer.

Snacks include nut/fruit trail mix, dried beef, Clif Bars, chocolate (Almond Snickers and/or Hershey Mini's), and I usually bring fresh fruit.
That's it, Dragon's cafeteria plan. What I crave when I get to shore is a steak, big salad with lots of tomatoes and ice cream. (Same, along with butter pecan or chocolate brownie ice cream)

Background: The 11th edition and 40th anniversary staging of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe solo transatlantic race got underway on November 4. Held ever four years, this iconic 3,542-nautical mile course takes the record entry of 123 skippers in six divisions – Ultime, Multi 50, Imoca 60, Class 40, Rhum Multi, and Rhum Mono – from the start off the Brittany port of Saint Malo (France) to Guadeloupe.

Source: Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe dbonzaihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-60159624245394352952018-11-19T13:31:00.000-08:002018-11-19T17:52:45.434-08:00One Of My Favorite Pictures (It's the background if you haven't noticed)

I took this while racing single-handed on Lake Michigan. Look at the winch farm that I had on the cabin top. Now I have only two halyard winches instead of six. I didn't use roller furling then either. I'm probably going to ditch the furler, the boat was definitely faster with sails that were designed for the different wind strengths. I've also added a dodger which allows me to keep the main hatch open with spray and gives me a place to hide.dbonzaihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4004720532212866887.post-79108442357932031872018-11-14T14:03:00.000-08:002018-11-14T14:12:12.944-08:00A Late Night AdventureAnother Mike Hennessy post. I love his style of writing and I think that most anyone that races single-handed can relate to what he's going through. ( https://www.dragonoceanracing.com/single-post/2018/11/14/A-Late-Night-Adventure )

 November 14, 2018

"It's 30 minutes into the new day, according to Universal, or Zulu, time. You use Zulu because it makes as much sense as anything. All
you know is that it has been dark for several hours, and will be dark for several more.

You just woke up from a nap, and are worried. Earlier in the day you fetched fresh weather files from an electronic bird way up in space and loaded them into the navigation software running on your computer. They told you that your location was going to get rolled by the bottom of yet another low over the course of the night. You check both the euro and the USA files, and yep, they agree. Or at least they mostly agree about the next 48 hours.

The wind is going be from the southwest, they say. Coming from where you want to go, but they tell you that you can and should go west or
just north of west, beating into the bottom of the low. Then, as you head towards the low and it heads towards you, at some point the winds
will shift. They will swing from the south west to the west, then they will swing to the north west. And that is when you want to tack the boat, turn left and start sailing out of the low.

The French even have a term for it, translating as the "sea gull's wing". Of course it sounds sexier when said in French, because the French can make any thing sound sexy. But they call it that because the shape of your track as you curve into the low, punctuated by the point where you tack, followed the shape of the curve of reciprocal track as you leave the bottom of the low. It looks like the outline of the gull and their wings.

So that's just a bunch of exposition so I can avoid reliving the bad bits of this story. Where was I?

Oh yeah...worried. I had done my part, followed the instructions and sailed into the low. And let's face it, as lows in this race go it was an under achiever. Maybe steady 25 knots and gusts to 35. Except (insert pregnant pause) the sea state. It was filthy, wretched and vile.

Dragon was being man handled like a shopper at Best Buy on Black Friday. Bullied like a school boy. A particularly unpopular one at that. Some waves would roll under you and reach your center axis at which point the bow would pivot down to slap into the water with a dull percussive BOOM. Others the boat would be moving fast enough that the whole wave gets past the boat, leaving it hanging in air until gravity takes over and drops her about 4 feet with a SLAM. Those are teeth rattlers. But the worst are when you feel the boat's bow go down and your body rises off of what ever you are perched on as the boat goes into free fall off of a wave. 6 feet down, and the hull is stopped
by the water 's surface while everything else on or in the boat tries to continue to fall. Those are the ones where you can feel the after
shock as the mast and keel waggle in opposition to one another, as you bang around like a ping pong ball and wonder if the boat is going to
come apart and sink 13,000 feet to the closest dirt.

So that is the story. It's dark, we've been headed this direction for while, it's howling and entirely unpleasant and you are waiting for a shift that is overdue. And waiting. And waiting.

It wants to shift. The wind has definitely turned and your first wing is starting to trace a bit of a curve. But you've been do in this for hours. And it hurts. And you know you have lots of race left that you need a boat for.

So you make the call for the tack. At this point it's a routine. You move the gear below, and you have an order for it. It's hard and hot
work, and you build a sweat up inside the full kit you are wearing. You do it by the light your head lamp, dim because you need new batteries but you have not changed them out yet because this race is taking longer than expected and you don't want to run out of batteries

So the last thing you do when you leave cabin is set up the gate valves to transfer the two tanks of ballast water. And up on deck you go.

It's a malestorm. The wind's howl hits you full on, the deck is moving every which way under your feet and water is everywhere. Wind driven
spray, waves, rain. Water is everywhere, and you keep having to wipe it out of your eyes to see what you need to do.

Run through your check list in your head and do it. New runner on leave handle on winch, open clutch on old runner, load new sheet on
winch, move bagged A5 from old windward rail to cockpit.

Pause. Got cotton mouth, exertion, or fear that always creeps up when doing a move at night in a blow? Move forward. Pull the two handles
that let the water ballast transfer. Count 15. Drop handles. Boat is on its ear with all the weight to leeward. Turn off pilot. Swing tiller over. Release old sheet from winch, hold in hand. Leap across cockpit. Blow old runner. Release old sheet. Haul in new sheet. IT WON'T MOVE.
Jib is flogging like mad and won't stop until you can figure out what is wrong and fix it.

Boat is over on the new tack but without a jib wants to go head to wind. Can't let that happen. Push tiller over further to get to broad reach. Put on pilot. Pull sheet. IT WON'T MOVE.

Look forward with dim light. Curse battery frugality. Let go sheet. Crab-walk up deck. Think about all the ways this trip up deck can go wrong. You have got your vest and tether on because you promised, but they feel like weak armour against the elements. Get to mast. ....the sheets and one other line are tied into a knot around the mast winch. Knots, actually. Like a evil Boy Scout with bad skills had been to work.

Sail is flogging like mad, cracking the air around you, sheets flailing like whips. Every flog pulling the knots tighter. Grab the twisted sheets several feet forward of winch to create slack to untie knot. Immediately get pulled off feet. Recalibrate. Brace knee on mast. Grab sheet with left hand. Sheets loosen and tighten and yank and whip your hands arms head with every flog. One head shot feels like a hammer. Desperately yank, pull and plead with knot. Gradually loosen. It's free. Crab walk back to cockpit. Grind on new sheet. Sail actually
starts to do its job.

Pause. Pause. Pause.

Back forward to finish clean up, back aft and move A5 bag to new windward rail and decide another reef in the main. Open halyard, drop main, grind on new leech reef line. Open Cunningham clutch. Crabwalk to mast. Set Cunningham on new luff talk. Crab-walk back. Grind on Cunningham. Trim main.

Pause. Pause. Pause.

Boat is on the new tack, moving smoothly and a bit more calm. Clean up the cockpit lines and go below to assess the damage. I am soaked,
sweat from within, rain and waves from without. I am parched. Every wound on my hands from the past week is reopened and some new ones added - I am bleeding. I am grateful, because that could have ended much worse.

And smiling, because as I change the batteries in my head lamp, the shift comes. Now I am pointing properly SW and reaching out of the
low. Not even beating any longer - the first time since the start."

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New Video: Tweet – Magic
Just a week after premiering her new single "Magic", rnb singer Tweet not gives us the visual for the song. This is the second single from her long anticipated upcoming album "Charlene" which is set for release on February 26th. Both the new single "Magic" and first single "Won't Hurt Me" are available instantly with a pre-order of the album.
Tweet recently revealed the tracklisting for "Charlene", which is her first album in over a decade since "It's Me Again" in 2005. The set includes a collaboration with Timbaland and Missy Elliott, who initially help break her out as an artist with the single "Oops Oh My".
With everything Tweet has shown us about the new album, fans can expect the vintage soul sound they were originally introduced to when she came out.
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Kupkarni, who is also a versatile dancer, will be donning the hat of the judge in this show along with Deepali Sayyad and popular Lavni performer Surekha Punekar. She has studied at Army School, Kendriya Vidyalaya 1 and finished her graduation in mass communication and journalism kulkxrni Fergusson CollegePune.
Leave a reply Cancel reply Kuklarni email address will not be published. TV Editorial TeamDec 30, Thereafter, she completed her degree education in Journalism and Mass Communication from Indira School of Communication. She admitted to having difficulties in speaking Marathi well in her initial days as they spoke always Hindi at her home.