Ummm... the
line handling techniques for a tall ship with 800 sq. ft. of sail area are going to be a bit different from those used on a small boat.
However, I don't
cleat off the main sheet or genoa sheets in any manner that would prevent releasing them quickly in an emergency.
In fact, while the mainsail halyard is usually cleated off normally, it will be tied off with a slipped
cleat hitch if I know I'm might be dropping the mainsail soon. I won't be having to do that much longer, as I plan on installing
line clutches for the halyards at the mast.
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Telstar 28
New England
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her going when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurting 'fore she keens. Makes her a home.
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