How to Heave-To

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In this video, we'll cover how the boat is powered by the wind and how that knowledge can allow you to park the boat while underway.
00:20 What is a Heave To
01:13 How the Boat is Powered by the Wind
01:44 The Basics of Heaving To
02:48 Heaving To on the Water
03:51 2nd Heave To on the Water
05:21 Final Thoughts
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@gonesailing Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for your helpful videos. In terms of the tiller / rudder can I ask if you have the rudder hard up against the stern of your sailboat or the tiller just enough “to the main” to counteract the boat moving from the wind. Ian

@SpinnakerSailingSF Жыл бұрын

Good question. The tiller usually ends up parallel to the stern. Then you can tie it off or wedge something under it or along side it to keep it in place. Thanks for asking!

@gonesailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I very much appreciate your helpful reply. 😊

@SpinnakerSailingSF Жыл бұрын

I'd like to amend that answer. Where the tiller ends up positioned can vary on the conditions. It's really not totally parallel to the stern. More like between 20 and 10 degrees of the stern. Remember, we want the boat to think it needs to turn. So, it will depend on the strength of the wind on your backwinded jib. You may also need to take into account the strength and direction of the current... if you are in an area with currents. Depending on the direction, the current may force your bow over and the wind wont hold the heave to. if this happens, sail on a bit and tack into a heave to in the opposite direction. Cheers

@gonesailing Жыл бұрын

Very much appreciate your insightful reply. Thanks from a beginner sailor!