| Try dropping the anchor while simultaneously backing down under power, making sternway, to see how the boat handles. |
| You do not want to make headway or sternway but simply pivot with a continuous motion. |
| The helm, being put down to bring her up, will now pay her off, as she has sternway on. |
| Therefore, when sternway is on a vessel, put the helm in the same direction in which the head is to be turned. |
| This gives her sternway, and the after sails and helm keep her to the wind. |
| If this does not work, but results in sternway, shove the tiller clear over to the opposite side. |
