I looked up thread to see who posted it, but the comment was something like:
"This is why many of these boats have the mainsheet attached to the middle of the boom, instead of the end."
Wise advice!!!
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So reefing safely is a two-person task, so the person at the mask can use one hand to hold on, and or be closely short-tethered. I can see why you didn't like it!!
Condolences for your friends who were lost, hope something is learned from this for future boats, reefing-furling set-ups...
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