[Sailman123]

Paul,

That makes sense... One more Q..

Some of the sea anchors I''ve seen look like small parachutes, i.e. they are made of canvas or some other strong material. My first impression of the use of these beasts is that they work like a parachute "in the wind".... which would not be what you so well described. Is that the case or do these "parachutes" also enter the water and slow down the boat the same way a bucket would.

Thanks again....