-
Had an interesting encounter at the start of the Hog Island Race last Sunday. We had a well timed start at the starboard end. Everything went well except with 10 seconds a larger Raven (24') swooped down on our little Day Sailor, barging from the wrong side of the line, oblivious to our hails. Basically, out of control.
At the start, the port side of the Raven was bumping along our starboard side, and his luffing main boom hit me in the head. I'd role played this situation before, and being pissed with adrenaline running from the boom encounter, I grabbed his leeward shrouds and rail and gave him a big push backwards, sending us forward away from the fray.
If there is any rule that deals with this hull pushing and head banging situation, I am not aware. Here is a photo of the Raven rudder. I'm guessing it was designed by Alexander Calder in the early 50's? Calder was a revolutionary sculptor who developed mobiles as an art form. How he got into Raven rudders I do not know.
Last edited by sleddog; 09-09-2022 at 05:31 PM.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules