3 knots drift..?

Leandros · 05-20-09, 10:28 AM

While cruising eastwards in the North-Western Approaches a Hunt came on a crossing course. The weather was extremely bad so we didn't dive, just cut the engines and let him pass a few clicks ahead. Then comes the funny stuff. Even if we had cut the engines the knot indicator still showed 3 knots. This lasted for a long time - like an hour or so. If this is to illustrate wind/sea drift I am impressed by the game. Problem is we had the sea/wind against us.....

Of course, we could be drifting backwards. Anybody experienced this...?

05-20-09, 10:28 AM	#1
Leandros Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stockholm Posts: 676 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	3 knots drift..? While cruising eastwards in the North-Western Approaches a Hunt came on a crossing course. The weather was extremely bad so we didn't dive, just cut the engines and let him pass a few clicks ahead. Then comes the funny stuff. Even if we had cut the engines the knot indicator still showed 3 knots. This lasted for a long time - like an hour or so. If this is to illustrate wind/sea drift I am impressed by the game. Problem is we had the sea/wind against us..... Of course, we could be drifting backwards. Anybody experienced this...?