Coming soon to a theater near you. There are some newer developments in Dyneema rigging. Black! watch this space for a review of the rigging we have had aboard ANGELSEA for 12 years now and my wish list for the…
Dyneema Synthetic rigging torture test
Chafe has always been a concern with Dyneema or any synthetic rigging As a by product of Hurricane Earl, my synthetic rigging went through a real torture test. There have been continuous questions about how this new technology will…
Lee helm revisited
Hi all, As discussed in this thread http://www.samlmorse.com/forum/read.php?5,9644 I had a problem with lee helm. Now after sailing with the old and new sail (jib) I have come to some conclusions. But first some details about the 2 jibs. I…
Oh ya! Dyneema Rigging
Dyneema Rigging test/tune Tuesday we finally got some wind to test/tune the Dyneema rigging. Wind was SE at 10-12 knots. It seems I got the rig fairly taught when I did the static tune on the hook. The worst…
Shanti smiles
Women are always happy when they lose weight
ALMOST!
I only have the backstay and forestay to install, IF the anchorage is not to rolly. If I can do it, I should be able to take Shanti on a tune up sail monday. So far: This has been a…