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Hi Guys,
I'm wondering what you all have to sail about keeping the sails up while under a bridge.
I've always been under the impression that bridges make a lot of strange wind, and pretty much die down directly under them. But, I keep seeing pictures of boats sailing under the Golden Gate and a few other beauties around the world.
How ugly can ugly get if one keeps a sail luffing on the way under? How would an engineless boat maneuver under them... or is a tow the only way?
Thanks
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leo_qui
Dinghy Sailor
Posts 4
Points 4
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I sail under bridges on the ICW all the time. You're right in that both wind direction and wind speed gets squirrely as you get under them. Keep your speed up on the approach and you'll be fine.
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practice makes perfect, my friend! 
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Donald
Dinghy Sailor
Posts 14
Points 14
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You were right about your observation. They make winds go to different directions that would be hard to predict. Better be careful with them.
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I think they only sail along the bridges and not really under them. 
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