[C38] DEATH ROLE

[Phil Gay]

My only experience with the death roll was when I was traveling south in
Saratoga Passage under engine.  I noticed a little wind off the stern and
wanted to try my recently acquired spinnaker.  I didn't want to bother with
the main and rigged lines for the spinnaker.  I didn't notice that the wind
had increased and there were now white caps.  Soon after I hoisted the
spinnaker, the boat started rolling to port and then to starboard.  Each
time it rolled and started turning, it took more helm to correct it.  I
quickly got the spinnaker down and decided to never hoist the spinnaker
without a main to blanket the wind if the situation gets out of hand.

 

Phil Gay

C38 049 Que Linda

Everett, WA

 

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Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 5:01 PM
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Subject: [C38] DEATH ROLE

 

I am new to the Cat 38 world. I am in love with this boat. She has such
classic lines, beautiful! However, I have heard tell she can be a real
handful downwind. Can someone educate me about the term, "Death Role".

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