Without a doubt the only way to go. Why reinvent the wheel when X-Yacht figured it out many decades ago.…
I’m in Chester and have one of the Origo ones I no longer use. Get in touch if you’re interested!
Hope you will write a letter to GOB with these thoughts.
These are all really great articles, and some good points on the comments too! I just want to add, as…
Perhaps in Part 4 you may include Swi-Tec’s MastLift, which I found extremely practical and convenient. Basically it is a…
The pre-check procedure for the Petzl ASAP is pretty comprehensive. Indeed, the simple fact that such a procedure exists is…
Hi Drew, We had a bunch of climbers advocate for use of climbing harnesses for POB, that’s why I wrote…
Hi Drew, Once again you are assuming that us sailors are properly trained in the gear that you climbers use.…
Hi Rob, As I say in part 2, everyone should use the knot they are most confident in and if…
Hi Eric, Good point on the importance of maintenance and testing the ASAP. I have had mine for four years…
Google “good old boat stove heater” for an adaptation of your stove into a vented heater. Just a few dollars,…
And that is why I love my kayaks! No maintanance, as easy as stepping out the door and going for…
Yes, probably the same incident. As I recall the climber had unweighted the seat by climbing out on a spar,…
Hi all, In all this talk of knots, it renewed my interest (and confusion) about the “right” way to tie…
Does anyone actually use a seat harness for POB protection? That displays a distinct lack of common sense. However as…
I don’t understand why slings are a serious risk, or perhaps it comes down to knowing how to use them…
Hi John, On reflection, I agree the bowline (on the bight for me) is a solid knot for the bosun’s…
Hi John, Totally agree, sailing on and off the mooring/anchor is great for skill building plus it is really fun. If…
Hi John, Looks like I am going to have to do my homework on non-knot based belay devices. I watched Petzls…
Yes, I can’t think of a better way to distribute the massive loads from the keel, to the hull, than…