In article ,
Scott Vernon wrote:
"Jonathan Ganz" wrote

We have pockets for them.

I've seen winch handles jump out of those 'pockets' , hop over the
coaming and do a backflip over the toerail. . You really should
put
them in a locked locker down below.

I have too. Actually lost one that got whipped out of the pocket on
the mast by a loose sheet.

remind me not to go sailing with you.

Actually, I'm pretty mellow on the water. g

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Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m)
http://www.sailnow.com
"If there's no wind, row."