Hi Dave,
I did read the whole thread. Maybe I missed something? I saw mention of attaching to the main TRAVELER but on my boat that would be different than the main SHEET. I'm not familiar with the continous sheet traveler system (my boat doesn't have that). So maybe that is the same as being attached to the main sheet. I have been thinking about this a lot too latley because I have plans to sail in the Ocean here off Santa Cruz bymyself and DO NOT WANT TO BE SEPARTED FROM THE BOAT! I'm even a little concerened about accidently opening a quik relese.
I sure do like the way you painted your boat - nice job!
Chevy,
I understand your confusion now...no worries - sorry about that.
I too have big concerns re: being separated from the boat. This discussion/thread seems to weigh-in in favour of attaching ones` harness with a quick release clip to the mainsheet (continuous line with traveller). I think I will be doing this using a harness ring on the mainsheet to remedy the release problems HobieGary addressed.
Also, thank you for the compliment on my restoration. You probably read from my other post that the Hobie Gods nearly ended that chapter for me. Whew!
Dave
This might be a new thread but I almost always sail solo. On my h14 I have gotten into the habit of wearing a helmet. Just a bike helmet. I have been cracked on the head a few times and did not enjoy it.
I may look a bit sissy but that boom makes a big boom when it hits the noggin.
I started using the traveller and this reduces the likelihood of it happening but every so often I forget to adjust it carefully or whatever.