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Cap'n Ric Cap'n Ric is offline
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Default Why does a drogue / sea anchor have a hole in the center?

Same reason a parachute has a hole in the apex. To allow a small amount of
air/water through so that the anchor/parachute doesn't oscillate.

Cap'n Ric