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Case studies from some famous (and not so famous) storms! 28 Feb 2010 Paul H. Miller, D.Eng. P.E. Professor of Naval Architecture United States Naval Academy.

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1 Case studies from some famous (and not so famous) storms! 28 Feb 2010 Paul H. Miller, D.Eng. P.E. Professor of Naval Architecture United States Naval Academy

2 Fastnets 1. Waves are worse than wind 2. Inadequate design, construction and maintenance 3. Form stability 4. Liferaft design 5. Storm sails 2

3 3 Round The World Races 1. Form Stability (upside down) 2. Rig strength 3. Auto-pilot control 4. Rescue range

4 4 Sydney-Hobarts 1. Weatherliness 2. Minimum Construction Standards (design OK) 3. Maintenance and repair 4. Helo range 5. Race mgt 6. Weather forecasts

5 5 Single and Double- handed Farallones 1.Immediacy of conditions 2.Bigger is not always better 3.Rapidly changing conditions 4.Assess route 5.Crew skill 6.Risk assessment 7.Maintenance

6 Eastport YC Beer Can Race 6 Winds ~6 kts, ~80 deg Doublehanded TS warning TS cell seen approaching PFDs on Jib and mizzen dropped, main reefed Other boats dropped sails, used OB, headed in Hove-to through 50-72 knot breeze Resumed race & won! Noticed grounded boats on the way in.

7 7 "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - George Santayana

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