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    Cary Deringer

    Using a sea anchor
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    Drag devices: Sea anchors & drogues

    Surviving storms with the aid of drogues and sea anchors Issue 22 : Jan/Feb 2002 Taking the weather for granted is easy to do on a nice day. Sails are filled with a gentle wind, and the boat heels sli...

    Cary Deringer
    September 30, 2026
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