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Old 04-27-2008
Giulietta Giulietta is offline
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When tying the the Genoa sheets to the sail, tie a bowline in a large loop, the longer the better.

Why?? In case of emergency or to reach the sail, its easier done if the knot is still inside the boat, as the photos show.

If you tie too near the sail, you need to reach outside the boat to undo the knot if needed. This way the knot is whithin reach of the arm.



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