DSK wrote:
Shen44 wrote:

Will add my two cents to otn's.
Whether or not there was any strain on the lines, having the feet in
the area
between the lines run and bulwarks especially as in the picture, is
not a good
idea.
We all do it and normally get away with it, but it's the one time that
proves
the value of always watching where we stand, and standing in a "hole"
as otn
describes it, is a situation to be avoided.


Agreed. However, it does not seem to me that it applies to this picture,
as nobody is between a line under strain and a solid part of the boat.

I think we all agree that in this picture there is no real strain on
these lines. However the point I'm trying to make is that you never want
to put yourself in a position that has a potential to cause injury
during conditions where there IS strain ... i.e., practice positioning
yourself around lines, safely at all times.

primitive ASCII diagram, Xs represent people, [ is the bulwark, __) is
the line around the samson post
[
[ X
[____
[ __)
[ X
[

But I am definitely interested in learning. Given the layout of the
foredeck in the picture, where do you suggest the crew place themselves
when working lines?

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...93692203gOXLkd

Fresh Breezes- Doug King



[ X' X"
[ X' X"
[ \ /
[______.)
[
[

g Same crude drawing ... X' would be best, X" would be a potential or
combination of the two, depending on what you need and cleats or bitts
for securing the line.
Finding a good place to stand is not always easy and frequently involves
compromises.
I'm trying to point out a potential problem that may not have been a
concern in this particular instance, but could be in others and needs to
be watched for in all cases.

otn