Make sure the sheets and halyards are clear and ready to run free as needed. |
The windage of many oscillating halyards is infinitely greater than that of a single rigid one. |
The sail were loosed and reefed, furled and unfurled, braces manned, halyards tested. |
All halyards and sail controls are led aft to the cockpit concealed under fiberglass panels so that there is nothing to foul or trip over. |
The 4-8 tightens braces and halyards that may have gone slack overnight and usually sees to re-nipping the buntlines. |
At daybreak, I found Jonathan hopping around the deck with halyards and ropes. |