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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-06-2015, 02:20
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Re: Anchor Riding Sail - thoughts, experiences and designs

Keiron,

Regarding the bridle, I think the suggestion is a line from the midships, or even an aft cleat, and then made fast to the anchor chain. By adjusting the length of the line and the chain,...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-06-2015, 00:56
Replies: 19
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Posted By nigel1
Re: Anchor Riding Sail - thoughts, experiences and designs

Just a thought, having never tried this, but I think a riding sail on the boom will be a lot less effective than a riding sail hanked on to a backstay.
The back stay gets the sail as far aft as...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 02-06-2015, 07:07
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Posted By nigel1
Re: Anchor Riding Sail - thoughts, experiences and designs

I use one, makes a big difference in windy anchorages (plenty of those around here).

I have mine hanked on to the port side back stay (twin back stay set up), with the tack line secured to the...
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