HASSE & COMPANY: PORT TOWNSEND SAILS
HEAVY WEATHER SAILING
| 1) Watch the local weather and tides, and plan passages to avoid heavy weather. | 2) Have a "well-found" yacht: structurally sound, well provisioned and outfitted with proper operating, maintenance, safety and emergency gear and systems. | 3) Prepare crew to confidently "hand, reef and steer" as well as practice all emergency procedures (skipper's job: inspiration and leadership). | 4) Keep the cruisers' priorities in order: "safety, comfort, speed". |