Easy hoists and drops
Article Abstract:
Sailors can prevent mainsail jams and make their mainsail run free by lubricating the internal track to minimize friction. They can also have a sailmaker attach appropriate slides or slugs to the luff of the mainsail to stop the binding of boltropes.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
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Readying for a hurricane hit
Article Abstract:
Advice on action to take if a severe storm is approaching while you are boating is presented, with focus on finding a good place to stop, and anchoring correctly using chafe gear and snubbers.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
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Hit your anchoring target
Article Abstract:
Advice on anchoring your boat is presented, with focus on choosing the right place, setting the anchor correctly, anchoring bow-and-stern and recovering the anchor with the boat under sail.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
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