On Thu, 05 Aug 2004 19:50:00 GMT, Rich Hampel
wrote:
Dashew is one who never is found in a hove-to position but advocates
running off whenever possible. (Is that running off ..... while
dragging a sea anchor - dont think so!)

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Running off while towing lines (warps) or a drogue has been reported
as very effective.

(Heavy Weather Sailing/ K. Adlard Coles)