We use a preventer on the boom. It has its own problems, it can lead to a broach with a sudden wind shift or lack of attention. The trick is to sail into the broach as it starts to occur (as long as you have sea room), rather than try to correct it. Weighing up the pros and cons the preventer definitely has its place.
Nice clear explanation thx
We use a preventer on the boom. It has its own problems, it can lead to a broach with a sudden wind shift or lack of attention.
The trick is to sail into the broach as it starts to occur (as long as you have sea room), rather than try to correct it.
Weighing up the pros and cons the preventer definitely has its place.
Really…I'm not being snarky…but only "lubbers" say "leeeward." It's "loooward."
All the best.