| the 2012
North
American Wayfarer Rally Rally photos by Ay Alan Asselstine, Brian Laux, Dick Harrington, Don & Deb Longmire, Kit & Patsy Wallace, Sean & Quinn Ring, Uncle Al & Julia Schonborn Tues 17 July - 4 ........ |
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| 306a When the
dump is intentional, it's not all that easy to initiate. ........ |
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| But it can be
accomplished. ........ |
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As Richard rights the boat, the crew should let him/herself be scooped
into the boat as it rights. ........ |
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| Almost perfect! With good
judgement, the boat-righter can flop into the boat as it comes up. Admittedly, I have never done this with the crew being scooped up at the same time. ........ |
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Note how the boat is
not moving forward. The board should by now be full up. In this
condition (sideways to wind, no forward motion and no board), the boat
is not capsize-prone which means that the person still in the water
could easily slide in or be hauled over the low side (starboard
side above). In fact, if necessary, the boat could be heeled even
more to facilitate access.
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Here, the guy already
in the boat should probably stand up, hold onto the starboard shroud,
and happily let the boat heel enough to let Richard get back inside
with the greatest of ease. Above, the "crew" does not look mobile
enough to be ready to deal with all eventualities.
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| Note how high these new
Hartleys float right after recovery :) ........ |
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| As the water continues to
exit through the transom flaps and bailers, they are off again almost
immediately :) ........ |
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| "Shall we try a death roll
now??" (capsize to windward on a dead run) ........ |
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| Perhaps not. ........ |
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| Meanwhile, Don Longmire
(and others) went sightseeing. - click here for
larger image ........ |
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| The ubiquitous osprey are
very impressive. Indeed a former colleague sent me the following video
link which is very well worth watching: <>Subject:
INCREDIBLE PREDATOR OSPREY.
Ospreys are just fantastic!! But I have never seen them do anything approaching these dives! I've never seen a bird shake water off like a dog does - wouldn't want to get in the way of him when he's got his eyes locked and his talons in the "load" position! There are 3 sequences in this one video: 1st sequence he catches half a dozen fish in one strike. 2nd sequence he plunges talons into deep water right to the bottom to grab his prey. 3rd sequence he captures a big old fat fish that looks as if it weighs more than he does! This is incredible to watch (best viewed in full screen mode). ........ |
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