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Getting high on rigging: 10 steps for safety going aloft

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There are 10 safety measures that should be observed when rigging sailboats. One is making a list of tools and works to do. Another is identifying the winch, line and blocks. It is also important to check the condition of the tools and materials that will be used.

Author: Moss, Debra Baukney
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1999
Safety and security measures, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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What's my line?

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Sailors must take care of their running rigging to minimize costs and ensure uninterrupted sailing. These include using different lines for applications and ensuring that the working load on a braided line is less than one-fifth of the breaking strength.

Author: Biewanga, Bill
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1997

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Rebuilding the mast step

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Instructions are presented for rebuilding the step for an aluminum mast. The mast is removed and the bottom trimmed. Three aluminum plates are used to construct the new foot.

Author: Siminoff, Roger H.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992

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Subjects list: Maintenance and repair, Sailboats, Masts and rigging
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