A few years ago I decided I will carry a Jordan Series Drogue for those times which I hope will be few that going below and putting my boat and my life in the gentle hands of mother nature is the best course. Although I have never rode to a JSD, others have convinced me of the wisdom in doing so when too brain dead to steer and too tired to be frightened. So I built one and am providing how I did so for those who might wish to be so equipped.
The finished PDF is now here. How to build a Jordan Series Drogue from scratch: JSD
Following are some photos and miscellaneous info for the JSD builder aspirant:
Please visit this site for info from an early builder of a JSD http://youngsunowners.org/pdf/JordonDrogue.pdf and this one http://www.mail-archive.com/liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com/msg02375.html
Following are two JSD makers which will be the best choice for most of you who wish to add a JSD to your boat. They make fine high quality products and some are available in kit form.
Ace Sailmakers JordanSeriesDrogue
And here is some splicing info for making your Drogue line: Samson Fid_Information and LockStitch_Whipping
12/8/13 9:30am It is 9 degrees F outside and I’m warm in front of the fire sorting JSD pics, some of which are posted in no particular order below:
