Try dropping the anchor while simultaneously backing down under power, making sternway, to see how the boat handles. |
If this does not work, but results in sternway, shove the tiller clear over to the opposite side. |
The mass of iron fell half in-board upon the now stayed boat, and gave her sternway, with a splintered plank. |
You do not want to make headway or sternway but simply pivot with a continuous motion. |
This gives her sternway, and the after sails and helm keep her to the wind. |
The helm, being put down to bring her up, will now pay her off, as she has sternway on. |