The J42 I race on has extra tethers at the bow and mast for double clipping in. I see how they would work in theory, but in practice I wasn't a fan. Since I have a double tether (short and long), when at the mast and it's bumpy I leave my long tether on the jackline and clip my short one to a strong point at the mast. Likewise, when on the bow, I found that the D ring I wanted to clip in to (on my short lead) was occupied by the extra tether that was left up there. This extra tether (on the bow) also fouled a bit during sail changes. On the way out of San Francisco for the Pacific Cup Race* this year, winds were rarely below 30 kts (but not gusty) and large seas that were very confused. Neither myself nor the other fore-deck guy used the extra tethers once that I know of.
Re: High Jacklines. I don't see how high jacklines would not be a nuisance during sail changes and I think they would preclude flying a spinnaker, certainly dip pole gybes. I also don't believe a pulpit to be a worthy strong point and any of our boats. In the event that someone were thrown and loaded the jackline, I would assume the additional leverage created by having a jackline tied to the pulpit above the deck would quite likely rip the pulpit out of the deck (many pulpits are not through bolted) or at the very least bend it back and slacken all of the lifelines. It doesn't sound like a best practice to me though I could see the convenience if bending down to pick up a jackline is becoming troublesome. Just my modest experience and opinion.... Kevin 30-2 *We dropped out the Pacific Cup because salt water contaminated our fresh water supply. Keep and eye on your water tank vents when the going is really rough! Here is a compelling video from J46 Riva <https://rivaracechronicle.blogspot.com/>, another boat at our club (Portland Yacht Club) who was also in the Pacific Cup race this year. Riva had a medical emergency ~1/2 way to Hawaii. The situation was handled professionally by all involved and the crew member recovered before the finish. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFwvOv7Lluc&feature=em-upload_owner On Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 8:43 AM Bmue via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi david. > Tied off at the pushpit, pulpit and threaded through the ring of a shroud > cleat. So they ran about waist height, which makes clipping in and running > the carabiner ahead or behind you a breeze. Also great if you have more > than one person going up on deck. We'd take them down when making landfall. > Always felt safe, no clutter on the deck. I have pics i can email directly > if you like. > Bettina > > On Aug 16, 2016, at 9:22, David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I have never heard of “high” jacklines. What do you attach them to behind > the mast? Dave > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > > > On Aug 16, 2016, at 11:05 AM, Bmue via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Try using high jacklines. Easy to clip into, nothing in your feet to trip > on, and you can grab them as a last resort. > Much preferable to having lines on the deck. > > Bettina > > On Aug 16, 2016, at 7:29, Pete Shelquist via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > This is interesting subject for me: I’ve been told to twist the jacklines > and to keep them flat. Twisted I’ve found they have a tendency to roll > under your feet. > > Just curious what others do. > > > > > *On Behalf Of *Andrew Burton via CnC-List > > A couple of tips: Jacklines should be twisted so they don't lie flat on > the deck. Makes them easier to pick up. And they should be as tight as > practical; if they're loose, they will tend to bind as your carabiner runs > along them. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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