Keep the halyards attached at anchor?

[SVCarolena]

Originally Posted by CharlieCobra

Ah, the benefits of a wood mast...

Yes, no clanking, but what about protecting that beautiful varnished finish from chafe?

[RichH]

I take the main halyard, still connected to the head of the sail, and tie it to the boom / folded sail with a sail tie.

When in port the sail tie with the halyard goes over the sail cover. Less hassle than tying to a shroud and you have to untie the sail ties anyway -- 2 birds with one stone (sail tie).

[CharlieCobra]

Originally Posted by SVCarolena

Yes, no clanking, but what about protecting that beautiful varnished finish from chafe?

Actually, I've never had that issue with the sticks properly varnished.