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Storm Tactics-Pardey: Preview
September 14, 2009 · 6 min · 23K views
What this video covers
Lynn and Larry Pardey demonstrate heavy weather sailing techniques aboard their 29-foot, engine-less wooden cutter, Taliesin.▶ 2:26 The pair details the mechanics of heaving to, emphasizing the creation of a windward slick to dampen wave energy.▶ 4:17 They explain sail combinations using a reefed mainsail, trisail, and storm jib to maintain stability.▶ 3:36 When conditions escalate, they demonstrate the deployment and retrieval of a para-anchor, including rigging the line to a cockpit winch for adjustment.▶ 4:08 The Pardeys provide a comprehensive heavy weather preparation checklist, covering deck security, the use of leech lines on storm sails, and below-deck safety measures like bunk belts and floor lockdowns.▶ 5:11 They advise against running before the wind or lying a-hull, advocating instead for active storm management.▶ 2:46 The Pardeys emphasize that offshore experience and pre-voyage training remain essential for handling severe weather safely.
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