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    Securing hatchboards

    Offshore racing rules here (SF Bay) require the hatchboard(s) to be in and secured to a level such that a wave filling the cockpit cannot empty down the companionway entrance... Do any of you do this? How? I just tie mine down, but the more I think about it the more I wonder if some easier way...
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    Sailing (especially singlehanded) in significant waves

    This weekend I found myself sailing (E34) in 27 kts (no problem -- 90% jib and double reefed main) with 6-8 ft waves (went ok, but with the wind they were growing and starting to crest at the tops. Seemed to threaten to come aboard (in a "would fill cockpit but not really scare me" sort of way...
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    Animated Waves and Winds

    This site can show you an animated portrayal of wind and swell patterns in many areas you might be boating. It is used by surfers, but I find it useful for coastal delivery trips as well. http://magicseaweed.com/ Use the little menu in the upper left side to pick your state or coastline...
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