Hook... as in halyard lock...?The J3 hook broke for Armel, and the sail fell on the deck, some damages but repairable.
He is going to moore next to la corouna for repair.
Yes, called hook in French, most of them are using Karver KFH ones I think :Hook... as in halyard lock...?
bugger
Had to pick up his crew!
Thanks.... I looked at these for my boat and believed them to be bullet proof but clearly not with 2 now having issues..... they are not cheap.... very curious to see what the fault isYes, called hook in French, most of them are using Karver KFH ones I think :
https://www.karver-systems.com/en/?option=com_opencart&Itemid=263&route=product/category&path=421_14
He plans to find a place to drop the anchor and fix things by himself. So no outside assistance; he is not out of the race yet...Broke the J3 Hook.
Heading for a Coruna for repairs
Depending on the sail and the furler used, there is a good chance they can be partially opened by the wind.Surely a failed lock wouldn't stop them from racing would it? Couldn"t they keep going for a few days with the sail furled till they get to the calm conditions?
Easy from the armchair of course!!
Obviously has to winch himself up the mast woudnt be a lot of fun on your own in a sea state.?Surely a failed lock wouldn't stop them from racing would it? Couldn"t they keep going for a few days with the sail furled till they get to the calm conditions?
Easy from the armchair of course!!