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[pigslo]

I was on aa Endeavour 42 about 20 years ago sitting in the wrong place when a jib sheet was let fly. I thought I was hit in the head with a tire tool. That taught me to always be aware of what was going on around me on a boat and don't sit next to the sheet winch.
pigslo

[sailingdog]

Originally Posted by pigslo

I was on aa Endeavour 42 about 20 years ago sitting in the wrong place when a jib sheet was let fly. I thought I was hit in the head with a tire tool. That taught me to always be aware of what was going on around me on a boat and don't sit next to the sheet winch.
pigslo

Fortunately, Pigslo's skull was thick enough to protect him from serious harm...and apparently he learned something.... the impact may have pushed the lesson in...