In this third chapter of the on-line book ONBOARD ELECTRICS, we will develop a modern concept of power generation to have a robust and balanced electrical system on board, and we will analyze the different options of energy sources (solar, wind and hydro) that we have at our disposal with recommendations for ocean (bluewater) and coastal sailboats.
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Hove to / heave to is a fundamental technique for weathering a storm. In this chapter 3 of the book “on-line” HEAVY WEATHER SAILING” we will see how to perform this maneuver in seven (7) simple steps, to reach the sailboat equilibrium position.
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Second chapter of the on-line book ”HANDLING HEAVY WEATHER”. We will see the main factors of planning for a storm, a description of the strategies of “winds up (head on) the storm” and “running off the storm”, and the possible techniques to adopt.
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First chapter of the “on-line” book “Sailing in heavy weather”. Recommendations for reducing sail area by reefing or changing sails, anticipating the weather, avoiding excessive heel, sail balance and reduction table according to wind conditions.
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We will see the most common types of rigging for a sailboat, and their advantages and disadvantages depending on the intended use of the boat, whether for cruising or racing, in coastal or ocean areas. These rigs are the SLOOP (in its three versions: SLOOP, FRACTIONED and SOLENT), the CUTTER and the KETCH.
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