On Fri, 08 Apr 2005 21:23:09 -0400, Jeff wrote:

As it turns out my cruising friends just sent an email asking me to
pass on their web site to interested friends:
http://liveaboard.sv-moonshadow.com/mnshdw.htm

Ed has written a page about kellets, which he calls a sentinel:
http://liveaboard.sv-moonshadow.com/Sentinel.htm

"When the current or wind forces gain the upper hand the rode will be
pulled taut and the sentinel will be "out of the system" until it is
needed again.

"I wouldn't sail without it!"

It seems that Ed's opinion is that its a necessity for him.

Also it seems important enough for him to include it as an article on
his web presence.


Summer of 1977 - segment

Interesting story, reminds me of begining of my first cruise in
Bahamas.

ICW Anchoring

Extracted from "Littoral Drift" by E. Seling 1994

One of the most often and frequent discussion or cruisers is about
anchoring.LOL....

"Of course one of the beauties of sailing is that one is always
learning"

"Going up one anchor size is usually a good idea for a 'storm' anchor,
a 'working anchor' need not be so heavy."

"The best strategy is to choose a spot where the wind will blow at
right angles to the tidal current."

EXCELLENT POINT^^^^^^

"One final word about selecting anchorages. The best place is not
necessarily where other boats are. Frequently an unsuitable anchorage
is crowded while another better one nearby goes unused. Everyone
assumed the 'other guy' knew what he was doing."

I really like this, how true it is...lol

He proceeds to give excellent advice on setting the Danforth
anchor....

Ed also make excellent images....the rendered image are professional
well done

Thanks for the link, it was worth it.
Since posting the link to Bumfuzzel one response was as thanks for
make another usenetter aware of it...That is the real purpose of
usenet and not all the sillyness that some try to promote. Thanks for
the link.

Fair winds