Broken sail, time to go up the mast
August 27, 2017 · 2 min · 8K views
What this video covers
Paula and her crew identify a tear in the mainsail while underway.Watch To inspect and repair the damage, the crew prepares for a mast climb.Watch Paula coordinates the operation, instructing the crew to manage the halyard and tension lines to ensure stability while the climber ascends. The team uses a synchronized count to coordinate the release and tensioning of the lines, allowing the climber to reach the damaged section of the sail.0:42 The procedure requires precise communication between the person on the mast and those handling the lines on deck to maintain safety and control during the ascent.
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