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On becoming becalmed The little telescoping paddle can be clipped to hang under the toe rail; if you use the hiking strap instead of the rails, should not interfere. The anchor Posted - Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:01 pm	Mark Suszko mark.suszko... Offline Send Email
Re: On getting becalmed Thanks Mark, for the idea of a small anchor to throw ahead and pull myself out. I seem to be blown back into the bank when launching quite often. Also as I Posted - Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:19 pm	lenny_dickson Offline Send Email
On getting becalmed This is why my lake patrol demands I keep a paddle and an anchor aboard. Walmart and Gander Mountain sell telescoping, floating paddles that take up minimal Posted - Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:29 pm	Mark Suszko mark.suszko... Offline Send Email
Re: Light Air questions I agree with Pam, and add - I sail downwind in light air with my weight low and sail the hull flat. The key is to not loose your momentum as Pam describes. I Posted - Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:58 pm	petehoffswell Online Now
Re: Light Air questions I'm no expert but I get by and hold my own and even run at the front of the fleet sometimes. First, I'd say read this http://www.butterflyer.org/bftun.htm . Posted - Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:19 pm	Pam Newton newton_pam@... Send Email
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