⛵ How to Heave-To on a Colgate 26

Simple Step-by-Step •📍 Step 1: Choose Your Spot Find a safe, open area away from traffic — plenty of room to drift. •🧭 Step 2: Sail Close-Hauled Get on a close-hauled point of sail (as close to the wind as possible). •🗣️ Step 3: Prep the Crew The helm announces: “Ready to heave-to?” Crew responds: “Ready!” ✅ Never perform a maneuver without clear communication. •🪢 Step 4: Ease the Mainsail Easing the mainsheet reduces boat speed and prepares for the maneuver. •🌬️ Step 5: Head Into the Wind Slowly head up into the wind to continue bleeding off speed. •🔁 Step 6: Cross the Wind & Backwind the Jib Just before losing steerage, let the bow cross the wind. Leave the jib sheeted on the original side — it will backwind against the mast. •🧭 Step 7: Steer Toward the Wind & Lock the Helm Gently turn back toward the wind, balancing the pressure. Lock the tiller to windward using the extension or line. •🥩 Step 8: Grill Steak Tips You’re hove-to — stable and drifting slowly. Take a break, snack, or reef the main. 📸 Photo Captions: •📸 Pic 1: “Tiller locked to — helm balanced and stable! #ASA101 #SailingSkills” •📸 Pic 2: “Backwinded jib keeping us hove-to and chillin’. Nice work, crew! 💨⛵ #HeaveTo #SailSmart”

SEAL TEAM 26

Here I am thinking I left my doggo at home but turns out she’s out here swimming in Boston Harbor.

Double boat AS 101!!

5 incredible students in the course with a need for speed!