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To: TangoLimaSierra
I was going to save this for the next thread but since you asked nicely here you go.

hove to
1. In a sailing vessel, stopping her by backing some of the sails and lashing the helm to leeward. In a fore-and-aft-rigged sloop, this involves backing the headsail and allowing the mainsail to fill somewhat (the precise arrangement varies from one vessel to another). The vessel will gradually drift to leeward, with the speed of the drift depending on the vessel's design.
2. In a powered vessel, stopping her by stopping her engines.

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158 posted on 01/20/2024 11:50:21 AM PST by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: LonePalm
Hove to.... 2. In a powered vessel, stopping her by stopping her engines. (Causing everyone off watch and sleeping to wake up. )
230 posted on 01/20/2024 7:29:24 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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