'Caught Aback' is a huge problem on a Shunter! Junk Rigs solve that amazingly well...

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Proas are ships that can receive the wind, from one and only side. They can't tack, that's why they must Shunt.

Getting caught aback, or getting 'backwinded' is a huge problem! Traditional vessels with Oceanic Lateen rigs, get in huge trouble once aback...

The Junk Rig, is a boss in this situation. I was shocked to learn how the most frightening moment shunters have, this rig solves in a blink. The Video below tells our story, of a Junk Rigged Balkan Shunter.

Keep Shunting,

Balkan Shipyards

https://youtu.be/WAlw_ar1Ils?si=Tly6wslYWaRmhzm0