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Subject: Re: [world-cruising] A serious question re Jack lines
From: Bryan Genez (capella@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sun Feb 09 2003 - 08:28:17 EST
Brian,
When I cruised from Chesapeake Bay to Bermuda and back a couple of years ago
(late May-early June), I got hammered in both directions while crossing the
Gulf Stream. So I completely agree with your preparations.
BTW, hurricane season officially begins in mid-June, though significant
storms that early are quite rare. The Annapolis-Bermuda and the
Newport-Bermuda race all depart in mid-June. Some years, it's dead calm; in
others, it's wild.
As Rick pointed out, nylon webbing stretches a lot. A long length of
tubular nylon webbing will not keep crew on board - but it will keep them
attached to the boat so they can be assisted back on board. Shorter lengths
of webbing will stretch less. I try to have a fixed attachment point at
various places where I might be working on deck (mast, bow, etc.), and I
attach a second tether to the fixed point while I'm there. I'm only
connected to the tubular webbing while moving between cockpit and work area;
and connected to both the tubular webbing and a fixed point while working.
Does that make sense?
The primary benefit of tubular webbing over wire for jacklines is that the
webbing will not roll underfoot. I've considered running a length of
low-stretch spectra or similar through the center of the webbing and using
that. The spectra would eliminate the stretch of the webbing, while the
webbing should mostly keep the footing secure. Comments?
-- Best,Bryan (KB3HMZ) "Capella" Valiant 40 #158 Annapolis, MD
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