Prop Walk & Prop Wash - ASA Bite Sized Lessons

Bite Sized Lessons : Prop Walk & Prop Wash

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We know that learning to sail can be overwhelming and there is a lot to take in. In an effort to help, we’ve created a series of “Bite Sized Lessons” taken straight out of our textbooks – Sailing Made Easy and Coastal Cruising Made Easy.

In this lesson we take a look at the effect of prop wash and prop walk when using the engine on a sailboat.


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