Wake

Определение

След взбаламученной воды за движущимся судном.

Wake in practice

A wake is the waves and disturbed water left behind a boat. Large or fast vessels throw wakes that can roll a small boat or swamp a dinghy.

Many harbours have speed limits to reduce wake damage. You can estimate leeway by the angle between your wake and the boat's centreline.

Common questions

How do I handle a large wake?

Turn to meet it at about 45 degrees and slow down, so the boat doesn't roll beam-on.

Am I responsible for my wake?

Yes. Skippers are liable for damage caused by their wake.

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