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A forestay fitting — one of the "golvmånene" (deck fittings) at the mast base — worked loose during the Skagen Race, causing the mast to flex visibly after rounding a mark and setting course toward Skagen.0:10 The crew took a second reef and sailed cautiously into Smögen rather than continuing the race, retiring from the event.0:36 The skipper describes the retirement as bitter, feeling the boat had been well-placed in the fleet at that point.0:41 The fitting appears to have simply backed out over time rather than failing catastrophically, and the crew expects a straightforward repair allowing them to sail the next day.0:44 The skipper notes the rig had been professionally inspected that year, yet the problem went undetected — a reminder that professional checks do not catch every developing fault, and that ongoing visual inspection while sailing remains essential.1:01 Catching a loose rigging fitting before it becomes a dismasting is the practical lesson drawn directly from the retirement.

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