Taking Water In Over Bow

Island Girl · 09-28-2012, 05:16 PM

Waves are not all the same height.... And are variable in length. There is often a "path" between the high waves that can be followed. It looks like zig zagging through the water. You can often look ahead and plan the path through the lower waves. The color of the water is a little different as well... Look for the lighter color. A sailing instructor taught me this. It is kind of fun... And takes the mind off of being scared.

I have a 20 ft. Cuddy which handles the waves well.... Bow up as suggested. My rule of thumb is when Accuweather forecasts anything over 11 mph M
N, NW, WNW, W.... I plan to stay off the water. I will leave the island early, stay late, etc. to avoid being out there is high winds.

IG

I did have an 18' bowrider and the wave did come over the bow and into the boat. .... Learned the hard way.

09-28-2012, 05:16 PM	#24
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,358 Thanks: 18 Thanked 577 Times in 183 Posts	Tha path through the waves Waves are not all the same height.... And are variable in length. There is often a "path" between the high waves that can be followed. It looks like zig zagging through the water. You can often look ahead and plan the path through the lower waves. The color of the water is a little different as well... Look for the lighter color. A sailing instructor taught me this. It is kind of fun... And takes the mind off of being scared. I have a 20 ft. Cuddy which handles the waves well.... Bow up as suggested. My rule of thumb is when Accuweather forecasts anything over 11 mph M N, NW, WNW, W.... I plan to stay off the water. I will leave the island early, stay late, etc. to avoid being out there is high winds. IG I did have an 18' bowrider and the wave did come over the bow and into the boat. .... Learned the hard way. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade