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Old 12-04-2008, 05:58   #12
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Originally Posted by ssullivan View Post

So how do I go about doing this safely without ruining my sail or causing a dangerous situation, singlehanded?
You can't.

S*ds law says the light wind will build the very minute it gets hoisted and letting go the brace / sheet whilst also pulling down the sock is about as easy as hauling down the socked item whilst easing the halyard. Asking for trouble IMHO.

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