Capt. Teresa Carey Deploys a Parachute Sea Anchor, Series Drogue and Shark Drogue

Passive and active storm tactic set-ups are shown in their entirety.
Para-Anchor -- Bow deployed passive tactic
Series Drogue -- Stern deployed passive tactic

[mdteason]

Very helpful to me that you did such a great job showing even the awkward spots in calm seas, and reminding us where the high forces of rougher conditions would create dangers. The Shark Drogue looks like the most practical single device to help control a sailboat in extreme winds.

[MonkPetite]

Nice system . I wonder how many had to undo the lines form the prop.

[rhadash]

Excellent video. Really like how you show the rode attachments to the boat. The parachute recovered so fast. So much easier than the series.

[bobjones]

Nice Job! Would recommend Fiorentino over any other equipment.

[richardmason]

Thanks
Practice makes perfect as they say

[Knygathin]

Why deploy the Sea Anchor from the bow? The boat will drift backwards through the water, ... which might cause problems with strain on the rudder and forcing the boat to toss sideways. If deployed from the stern instead, the boat will drift forwards through the water and be more stable.

[MrA]

Awesome video and well needed by those carrying these devices

[velosapien]

May I ask what boat you have there please...from the camera angle it looks like a mid "cockpit" which I am always interested in...thanks you

[markbailey]

In a storm, all bets are off.
Hove two

[nitrolanzallamas]

Hi there Zack wj¡hat´s the difference between Shark and Series drogue what are they for? And the parachute is possible to going forward, the parachute in the transomor is only to keep the boat stopped from the bow? txs Willy

[williamreymond]

Technically, if you are deploying, retrieving, or sailing under a para-anchor or drogue would you be considered 'restricted in ability to maneuver' and should be flying the appropriate Day Shapes?

[zimbonz]

Hi Zack, I have an order for Drogue and Para Anchor, thanks to helpful videos like these. Due to my overseas location, shipping rode was not an option. Could you comment on the best or most appropriate rope to use for the rode and bridle? I was told 16mm nylon, but any preference on 3 strand, or multi plait, or?