Have you taken every precaution when checking your rig? Bravo. But an unexpected break is always a possibility. So how to get out of this bad situation with limited equipment? Here's how to make an eye-splice in a modern fiber rope for express troubleshooting.
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Publié le
19/06/2018
Par
Olivier Barret
Numéro :
12
Parution :
Aug.
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Sep.
2018
If a stay breaks at sea, you might not necessarily be dismasted... In this case, many factors come into play and above all the good (or otherwise) reactions of the skipper. In the event of a breakage you must first secure the mast and the boat. You can tack quickly, or come downwind and secure the mast with halyards. From there, you have avoided the worst. The mast is in place and secure. You have kept a means of propulsion and have reacted well. You still need to intervene to secure the rigging and be able to continue to your destination or the nearest port to make a permanent repair. One of …
