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Boom Brakes & Preventers, Preventing Injuries.

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:32:21 +0200
Not wishing to pre-empt the findings of the investigation into the latest tragedy in the ARC rally. But taking a good hard look at preventing injuries from being hit specifically by booms:-



During racing, the controlled gybe manoeuver may be performed many times without the use of a boom preventer - this is understandable. However, when in a cruising mode and when setting a course for a distant destination, is there a good reason for not using a boom preventer, so that if an unplanned gybe occurs - possible injury is averted ????

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Sailing Crew Wanted, Sailing SW Florida, Keys and Miami.

Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:57:02 +0200
2001 Beneteau 411, home port Tampa Bay area in SW Florida, will be making numerous sailing trips to the Keys and Miami and return with many stops in between. Sailing crew will be responsible for their own food and personal expenses.

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