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	EQUIPPED TO SURVIVE (tm) - Aviation Life Raft Reviews - Sea Anchors / Drogues - What a Drag
		To function properly, the anchor must be strong enough to not be torn off in heavy seas, provide sufficient drag, offer adequate line length to cope with typical sea conditions, not tangle in the lines, not collapse when subjected to repeating wave action and ideally it should be easily adjusted for length.
		The sea anchor was attached along with all the mooring lines and the inflation cylinder next to the secondary entry point and it got seriously tangled with the lines and did not deploy properly.
		BFG is using the same flat round parachute style sea anchor made of light parachute (as in jumping out of a plane) material as on previous rafts, 36 inches in diameter (flat) with 8 thin shrouds.
	www.equipped.com /avraft13.htm (1966 words)

	Collapsible sea anchor or drogue - Patent 5463971
		A sea anchor or drogue as claimed in claim 1 wherein there is a gap between the wider ends of the first and second body portions, said gap defining water outlets for discharging in use water generally laterally of the sea anchor or drogue.
		A sea anchor or drogue as claimed in claim 10 wherein the vanes are formed from perpendicular panels of fabric (90,92,94,96) connected within the first body portion or the second body portion.
		A sea anchor or drogue as claimed in claim 2, wherein there is a gap between the wider ends of the first and second body portions, said gap defining water outlets for discharging in use water laterally of the sea anchor or drogue.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /5463971.html (2214 words)

	Parachute Sea Anchors, Drogues, Sea anchors - What's the difference
		In simple terms a 9ft diameter or larger parachute sea anchor is required to hold a bow head to wind, whereas a 3ft diameter (drogue) simply does not have the power and would allow the yacht to fall backwards or be thrown by a wave.
		The parachute sea anchor complements the Para-Drogue and vice versa.
		When the parachute sea anchor is required, shackle all lines to the appropriate parts and deploy the retrieval floats over the windward side followed by the Para-Anchor in its self-deploying bag.
	www.paraanchors.com.au /page6.htm (1028 words)

	Kayak Sea Anchors
		Sea Anchors are used by vessels in heavy seas and strong winds to keep the bow positioned into the oncoming breaking seas.
		A sea anchor is essentially a piece of cloth with lines attached that lead to the bow of the boat.
		As the boat is blown backwards by the wind and pushed backward by the sea and shoved back by the breaking waves, the sea anchor keeps the bow pointed into the wind and waves by creating resistence as it is pulled through the water.
	www.seakayak.ws /kayak/kayak.nsf/NavigationList/NT00446662 (1272 words)

	Sea Anchor Comparison by Sail Magazine
		But in strong winds with heavy seas, the bow of most boats is forced off by the backed staysail, and the boat usually ends up slowly sailing along the trough of the waves.
		Although retrieving the sea anchor took longer without the trip line, it was still not too difficult.
		There was no fussing with backstaysails, drogues, or sea anchors; they just dropped the jib and sheeted in the mainsail and relaxed.
	www.sea-anchors.com /sail.htm (3166 words)

	PARA -TECH SEA ANCHOR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Sea anchors are designed to be streamed from the bow of a boat, so that the bow is held directly into the wind and waves.
		Since the bow presents a surface with lower drag, strain on the vessel and rode is reduced.The sea anchor's incredible drag practically stops the vessel, and allows her crew to passively wait out heavy weather.This technique has been used on monohulls, multi hulls, commercial fishing boats, and many pleasure power boats with remarkable success.
		Parachute sea anchors can also be used in less violent conditions when the captain simply wants to stop his/her vessel offshore.
	holoholo.org /caldwell/bj_96/seanchor.html (193 words)

	Sea Anchor
		Sea anchors have evolved to become a vital component of the serious sailor's arsenal in heavy weather.
		Parachute sea anchors and drogues are just two more tools in the toolbox when it comes to making a decision in heavy weather...
		In 1911, when “Sea Bird” and her three-men crew started on their voyage to Rome via the Azores, long ocean passages in relatively small boats were an almost unheard of yachting practice...
	www.sea-anchors.com (932 words)

	Safety@Sea (NZ) Parachute Anchors
		Commercial fishermen have been using parachutes at sea for decades...on long excursions the parachute is indispensable for sea layovers, for heaving to and for otherwise maintaining station on fishing grounds.
		PARA-TECH® Sea Anchors are made from high strength NYLON fabric having weight and strength more than four times that of surplus parachutes which have been used as Sea Anchors for many years.
		The Sea Anchor automatically deploys IN THE WATER from the bag, away from the effects of the wind.
	www.safetyatsea.com /parats.asp (1355 words)

	Liardet (1849): A sea anchor. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The reason I propose a triangular form in preference to the square is, that the trough of the sea may strike as lightly as possible, should the upper angles at any time approach the trough of the sea while riding at anchor.
		If a ship should approach the shore with this sea anchor down, it would enable her to bring-to with her proper anchors much easier than if the sea anchor had not been down.
		She might let go her proper anchors and veer from the sea anchor, until she had sufficient cable out, which would give her a much better chance of holding.
	www.bruzelius.info /Nautica/Seamanship/Liardet/Liardet(1849)_p12.html (271 words)

	Anchors away with Herod
		Hadas says the anchor he uncovered in the Dead Sea differs in at least one important respect from several other anchors from the same period uncovered in the Mediterranean Sea: the chemical composition of the Mediterranean's water led to the decomposition and disintegration of the anchor's organic materials, that is, its wood and ropes.
		The Dead Sea anchor, however, underwent a reverse process: the minerals led to the melting of the lead, but adequately preserved the wood and ropes.
		It is a simple anchor made of wood, and it is estimated to date back to between the eighth and fifth century BCE.
	www.his-forever.com /anchors_away_with_herod.htm (685 words)

	Fantasia 35
		It was tough going into such large seas so we decided to heave to and take a break from the difficult conditions -- for in addition to the wind and seas we had fog that had been with us for a couple days now.
		Ideally we should have waited on anchor until the seas subsided and retrieved it in the normal manner, but we were anxious to get in to shore before nightfall and the weather reports didn’t offer any hope that the conditions would improve.
		Due to the tremendous force on the line and chain as you deploy the sea anchor, utmost caution must be used to avoid getting a finger, hand or any other body part or clothing caught in it.
	www.fantasia35.com /anchoratsea.htm (2406 words)

	Surf Launches and Landings
		The application Henk described sounds good, but beware of snagging the sea anchor in shallow water on the rocks, branches, kelp or other obstructions, unless it is designed for that.
		I have a sea anchor, played around with it to see how it slowed my drifting, and found it to be something that just gets in the way and is more trouble than it is worth.
		My main concern with the sea anchor is what effect it may have in large violent (plunging or curling) surf in the greater than six foot range.
	www.ckf.org /Tips/SeaAnchor.htm (1434 words)

	Series Drogue, ocean survival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Para-Tech anchor was good for roughly 10,000 pounds of load, and then would start to blow panels, which in turn would relieve the load on the rode.
		For fin keel sailing yachts the drogue/sea anchor should be deployed from the stern, not the bow.
		We have nothing against parachute anchors per se, and in moderate conditions, where seas are not breaking dangerously, properly deployed, they can do a good job of holding you in position.
	seriesdrogue.com /vs (2016 words)

	Sea Anchor: Your First Line Of Defense When Facing Heavy Weather
		on long excursions the parachute is indispensable for sea layovers, for heaving to and for otherwise maintaining station on fishing grounds.
		Self sufficiency is the trend of the day and a Sea Anchor will contribute greatly to self sufficiency on the oft hostile interface between sea and sky, with all the uncertainties - and challenges - that they hold for the contemporary sailor.
		PARA-TECH Sea Anchors are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years.
	www.seaanchor.com /seaanchor.htm (1292 words)

	Sea Bowld Anchor Line - BoatersWorld.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Our 3-strand twisted nylon anchor lines are manufactured using a 4-stage construction and 100% nylon fiber, producing a balanced line for maximum stability, strength, and flexibility.
		In addition, all Sea Bowld 3-strand twisted d nylon anchor lines are uniquely stabilized with a weather resistant marine finish during manufacturing.
		If you purchase a Sea Bowld rope and for any reason are not satisfied with its performance, please return it for a replacement or a full refund.
	www.boatersworld.com /product/386540165msk.htm (260 words)

	Fortress Anchors - The World's Best Anchors!
		Therefore, we recommend that for every 25' of water you are anchoring in, you should use 6' of chain, which will be approximately the length of the anchor rode that is resting on the sea bottom at that water depth.
		The stock is the perpendicular piece of the anchor that your are referring to, and it is the "landing gear" for the anchor.
		The stock helps to balance the anchor once it reaches the sea bottom, and then the flukes fall forward and the anchor begins to dig in and set.
	www.fortressanchors.com /faqs.html (642 words)

	Parachute Anchors, Para-Anchor, Sea Anchor - Boat Design Forums
		After much discussion we decided that the sea anchor was too small and not enough line out (about 100foot), Can not remember how much we added but possibly doubled the length out, lay to it for over a day until we could start sailing again, we made it into port under sail.
		Comparing the two experiences I would rather lay to a sea anchor than run with a drogue now, with the sea anchor out the strongest part of the vessel was pointed in the "best" direction, also with aft opening hatches being protected.
		If you use a sea anchor or a drogue in heavy weather, please participate in the DDDB, even if it is a routine event." I would be more trusting of real-life, full-scale, accountings as might be found in the DDDB document than the conjectures of Mr Jordan who sights very few such real incidents.
	www.boatdesign.net /forums/showthread.php?p=76183 (6262 words)

	Sea Anchor Rigging Information
		The anchor stabilizer rotates and tilts as environmental forces penetrate the canopy and produce potentially damaging energy that is transmitted through the shroud lines to the Para-Ring.
		The Benefit: When attached to the anchor rode, the pendant line can be connected to a stern winch to form a bridle, which is then used to hold a vessel in a heave to position during heavy seas.
		Wrapped around the anchor rode or pendant line, this chafe protection reduces wear caused when the line rubs against the vessel and her rigging.
	www.para-anchor.com /info.rigsystem.html (883 words)

	Parachute Sea Anchors Drift Rates
		By this we mean that the parachute sea anchor must have greater resistance in the water than the yacht, the boat must answer to the parachute sea anchor not the reverse.
		When you drag a plow or sand anchor the first reaction is the yacht will lay beam on (not the best position).
		In general, regardless of the conditions, parachute sea anchors keep the bow to wind, eliminating broaching, capsizing, reducing rolling and generally improving the well being of all on board.
	www.paraanchors.com.au /page2.htm (495 words)

	At Sea glossary
		The ratio between the length of the anchor rode and the depth of the anchor.
		Typically, a sea anchor is set off the bow of a boat so that the bow points into the wind and rough waves.
		A stretchable line attached between two long pieces of rode to absorb anchor line strain and soften the impact of waves or tidal pull.
	www.chron.com /content/interactive/voyager/sail/glossary/s.html (1847 words)

	Sea Anchor
		To use the sea anchor I will shackle the end with just a thimble to the sea anchor swivel while the end with the short section of chain will be shackled directly to my primary anchor a 55 lb.
		When veered out then I would have first the sea anchor, then the 150’ length of nylon followed by the 6’ of chain, followed by the 55lb.
		I now have shock absorption from the nylon, catenary from the chain and anchor and no worries of chafe at the bow roller as that will be chain.
	www.ventanasvoyage.com /sea_anchor.htm (231 words)

	Anchors used, new and chain.
		anchor Rode, we have all sizes of Rope and Chain.
		This anchor is for boats 39 to 45'.
		Bronze Anchor Roller side mount for bow sprit.
	www.seachestmarine.com /anchors/anchors.html (132 words)

	Anchor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The hole through which an anchor rope passes is known as a hawsepipe[1].
		Once set, the anchor tends to break out and reset when the direction of force changes dramatically, such as with the changing tide, and on some occasions it might not reset but insead drag.
		The holding power of this anchor is at best about twice its weight unless it becomes buried, when it can be as much as ten times its weight[2].
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anchor (4637 words)

	Nor'Sea NewsLine Issue 17
		The primary anchor was a CQR knock-off with about 15 foot of chain and 5/8 rode.
		Remember the sea can be used as an anchor even if you don’t have a formal sea anchor.
		My secondary anchor is a 25# CQR with 50 foot of ¼High test chain and 150 foot of ½ inch line.
	members.tripod.com /norsea27/nl17.htm (4340 words)

	Sea Anchors, Boat Brakes, Delta Drogue & Accessories by PARA-TECH
		A PARA-TECH Sea Anchor should be your first line of defense when facing heavy weather.
		A Sea Anchor will go a long way toward enabling a skipper to limit contingencies at sea and dispose of them early.
		Nothing is more dangerous than for a seaman to be grudging in taking precautions lest they turn out to have been unnecessary.
	www.seaanchor.com (226 words)

	Browsing Para-Tech Sea Anchors
		The sea anchor has saved many lives when the seas got rough or power was lost.
		Tournament anglers who spend the night at sea also use the Paratech sea anchor.
		The Paratech sea parachute is a piece of safety equipment that no sea-going vessel should be without.
	www.jmtackle.com /browse.cfm/2,81.html (485 words)

	>Return-path: <CrappieLures@InfoAve
		I have the trolling motor cut off now and the boat is starting to get sideways as he opens up the storage box and pulls out the Sea Anchor.
		Chris dropped the sea anchor over the side and let out about 10-ft. rope.
		The easiest way to catch crappie is pull up to a brush pile, drop your anchor, put out 2 poles with minnows, and hold one pole in your hand with a mini jig tied on and relax.
	www.crappie.com /articles/art4.html (864 words)

	SeaAnchor - Sea Anchor Rope
		Perfect for boaters who desire a separate para-anchor line from their ground anchor, Fiorentino’s double braid deployment rode is specifically designed with a Dacron sleeve over a nylon core.
		Dacron, a superior material for chafe protection, enables the protected nylon core to maintain its original tensile strength and much needed shock absorbency far longer than unprotected ropes.
		The average rode length stowed on vessels using Fiorentino anchors ranges from 300 to 600 feet.
	www.paraanchor.com /pro.rode.html (285 words)

	Big Ideas sells the Para-Tech Sea Anchor, BoatBrakes,Drogues for your sailboat, fishing vessel, yacht.
		The Para-Tech Sea Anchor is designed for rugged use and is used off the bow of your boat.
		The seas were flat due to off-shore winds but it was cool to sit and relax in the high winds.
		No doubt there are many yachts sailing today that would have gone down had it not been for the grace of God and some sort of device that slowed the boat down.
	www.biggideas.com /sea-anchor (536 words)

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