Hi Andy,
I agree with you, good points.
I made my tether with a locked Brummel eye on each end, using
Amsteel. An approved carbiner on the deck end and a regular snap
shackle ring hitched on my end. I use the ring hitch so there is a
short length to the other eye. This way I have a regular tether
length for moving about and most work. If I'm too close to the
leeward side and have work to do then I loop around the strong point
(jackline, shroud, etc.) and take the carbiner back to my loop. In
this way I have a shorten tether but retain a one-handed quick release.
I also recommend that everyone soak their hand in ice water for a few
minutes and then try to get out and open your riggin' knife,
one-handed (while holding your breath maybe too).
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
"I hope our ship comes in before the dock rots."
At 08:00 AM 29/12/2013, you wrote:
... I try to work with my tether stretched uphill as much as possible.
Here might be the time for a few comments about snap hooks. I have
removed to preventer that stops it opening easily on mine. I have
tried many different carabiners over the years and found opening the
ORC approved hooks to almost always require two hands to open. Pair
that with numb fingers and heavy gloves and you've got a problem.
Andy
C&C 40
Peregrine
Andrew Burton
61 W Narragansett
Newport, RI
USA 02840
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