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Old 05-24-2002
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Women sailing


Graham, don''t feel dumb!!

You know how you usually grab the hauling line? Your right over your left with the palms UP, pulling the line in? Well, it works so much smoother with women pulling the line in overhand, with palms down and using the muscles in their back and shoulders.

No!! HaHa! I don''t mean grabbing the line over your head! The line should never be over your head - no leverage there - run it thru a winch! It is simply hauling the line with palms down, basically, instead of palms up, which is the common way. That''s all, but it makes a world of difference. Hopes this explains it,

MaryBeth
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