I very much need to learn to do so . . . I needed to do so on the 20th, while sailing against 2-3' waves in 20-25 knot winds. I needed to stop and trouble-shoot . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: <chbenneck@juno.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2003 3:23 PM Subject: Push, pull, push, pull..... Craig, Heaving to was originally created to solve the heavy weather problem. If the wind is blowing too hard; you're tired of bashing into it; you want some peace and quiet; or you just want to snooze in the middle of the ocean, while not going anywhere; then just heave to, and the problem is solved. See the Pardey's book, or almost any long distance sailor's book and they will all give you a detailed description of how to do it; why you want this in your bag of sailing tricks; and when to use it. You can really use it almost anytime you feel like parking the boat; slowing down the motion; or just sitting there admiring the scenery without going anywhere. Try it, you'll like it. Connie _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats