Fortunately he is an extraordinary writer as well. Joshua came near to pitchpoling several times and Moitessier elected to cut away all the drags.īernard Moitessier is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary seamen that has ever lived. ![]() each 32 fathoms of 1.5" nylon rope trailing freely - Deployed while running before a mature storm in the high latitudes of the Southern Ocean with sustained winds of 50 knots and seas of 30 ft. each 16 fathoms 3" hemp rope weighed down by two pigs of iron 40 lbs. ![]() File D/M-2, derived from the writings of Bernard Moitessier - Vessel name Joshua, monohull, canoe-stern, center cockpit Bermuda Ketch build of steel, LOA 39' 6" x LWL 33' 9" x Beam 12' x Draft 5' 3' x 13.4 Tons - Full keel - Drogue: assorted drags used in concert, including 22 fathoms 4.5" hemp rope weighed down by 3 pigs of iron 40 lbs.
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