United States Power Squadrons

Heavy weather sailing

This seminar includes instruction on parachute sea anchors and drogues, crew fitness, management advice, meteorology and on seasick remedies. Also included is advice for crews of any vessel that ventures out of sight of land, whether for racing or cruising. It gives a clear message of seamanlike design features, preparations, and tactics that should be considered against the time when it comes on to blow. No one who goes to sea in his or her own craft can afford to miss this seminar.