Wind direction, does' it matter?

WernherVonTrapp · 09-10-10, 10:02 AM

I've had similar experiences while traveling, though it never occurred to me using the deck gun. However, I always attributed the extra speed as an influence of ocean currents. It never dawned on me that windage might be a factor. It's funny how these things can affect surface speeds yet, come to a stop and the boat just sits there, no drifting. I used to think that my boat actually drifted with the currents or tides but, after a lengthy discussion on the subject at the UBI forum, I realized that I was wrong and was only experiencing a belief induced phenomenon.

09-10-10, 10:02 AM	#3
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I've had similar experiences while traveling, though it never occurred to me using the deck gun. However, I always attributed the extra speed as an influence of ocean currents. It never dawned on me that windage might be a factor. It's funny how these things can affect surface speeds yet, come to a stop and the boat just sits there, no drifting. I used to think that my boat actually drifted with the currents or tides but, after a lengthy discussion on the subject at the UBI forum, I realized that I was wrong and was only experiencing a belief induced phenomenon. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate