Seamanship

"The Devil Ain't Lazy"

.... "he works 24 hours a day" — so the old country song goes. But, sometimes people are a little too lazy.

How many sailor's have gotten into trouble with, that greatest of all labor-saving devices, roller furling — especially in high wind?

Here's a recent example of what can happen when you quit before the trip is over, and furl the main too soon:

Everyone in the crew was washed safely into the beach and suffered various non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports.


Remember, "the superior sailor uses his superior knowledge to avoid situations requiring his superior skill."

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