[quote=MN3][quote=CatFan57]I’m re-starting this thread because I’m interested in rigging a chicken line/wire(s). Am going to start solo-sailing the P18.2 and am wary about possibly slipping/falling off and having the boat sail or drift away from me when I’m a mile or two or five from shore and nobody around to help. Even closer in would still be an unwelcome problem. [/quote]
IMHO - this is a bad idea
these wires are mainly for crew on the wire in heavy air/racing - not for solo helming
you greatly increase your risk of death by attaching yourself to a tether on a single handed boat - if you capsize ... you have a great chance of being forced underwater -
and foot straps greatly increase your risk of broken ankles
these are tools for racing in heavy air - if your not racing .... you don't need them
IF you want to be out in 20+ air - go with crew or other boats. if none avail ... stay ashore
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(Edit: The boat wants to sail away from me just standing in shallow water getting ready to climb aboard w/ sails rigged up and both sheets loose. So I figure if for some reason I slip off while out sailing and the boat doesn't tip over immediately, there's a decent chance it'll sail away.)[/quote]
Your cat should be set up with some weatherhelm so WHEN you fall off your boat it turns into the wind and stays close[/quote]
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