RE: Re[2]: Chicago -> Mackinac yacht race
Don't most racing yachts have two control stations on either side? This allows the helmsman a better overall view when the boat is heeled over; he can switch from one side to the other. At least that's what I think. I personally have never owned a yacht. Probably never will. :>) --Walt Weaver Bozeman, Montana, USA -Original Message- Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 3:42 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Hi Jonathan, >2. The boat next to Larry's (see URL above) appears to have >two wheels. Why? Am I misinterpreting what I'm seeing? You mean the two wheel-like structures with men standing in front of 'em? I would imagine they aren't wheels but maybe pulleys or other assorted stuff. I don't know too much about Yatchs, being a 'Dinghy' man... The principles are more or less the same though. John Kanagaraj -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Weaver, Walt INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California-- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
RE: Re[2]: Chicago -> Mackinac yacht race
Hi Jonathan, >This actually answers one question I had after looking at >the photo in my local paper. See >http://gennick.com/race_to_mackinac.html. I have a couple >more questions that I'll throw out, if you don't mind: The ideal thing would be to balance it just right so that the mast is vertical, but that rarely happens unless the wind is light - and that means a slow boat :( >1. How do you suppose Larry moves this boat around from one race to the >next? Would it fit on a truck? I would imagine that he sails it (or rather the crew sails it) from one port to another. I can't imagine a yatch of that side being moved on a truck... These are ocean-going and have the latest in NavEquipment. It could also be 'towed' by another power-boat in case winds/conditions are not right. Many of them also have onboard motors to help during low wind conditions. >2. The boat next to Larry's (see URL above) appears to have >two wheels. Why? Am I misinterpreting what I'm seeing? You mean the two wheel-like structures with men standing in front of 'em? I would imagine they aren't wheels but maybe pulleys or other assorted stuff. I don't know too much about Yatchs, being a 'Dinghy' man... The principles are more or less the same though. John Kanagaraj -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: John Kanagaraj INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California-- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
Re[2]: Chicago -> Mackinac yacht race
Tuesday, July 17, 2001, 2:02:24 PM, John Kanagaraj wrote: JK> When they are actually not doing anything, they help in JK> balancing the boat - especially on a broad reach (wind from the side) which JK> makes it look like it's going to keel over... This actually answers one question I had after looking at the photo in my local paper. See http://gennick.com/race_to_mackinac.html. I have a couple more questions that I'll throw out, if you don't mind: 1. How do you suppose Larry moves this boat around from one race to the next? Would it fit on a truck? 2. The boat next to Larry's (see URL above) appears to have two wheels. Why? Am I misinterpreting what I'm seeing? Best regards, Jonathan Gennick mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * 906.387.1698 http://Gennick.com * http://MichiganWaterfalls.com * http://MetalDrums.org -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jonathan Gennick INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California-- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
