On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:42:28 +0200, "Edgar"
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On Aug 12, 12:01 pm, "Roger Long" wrote:
"Edgar" wrote

Why do you think you need to do more?

Because I've seen the mess when a sail has come unrolled at the dock and
also on a mooring. I depend on the wraps normally but put a sail tie on
for
heavy weather or when leaving the boat for a long period. ...

A sister "ship" (boat) of ours was lost when the upper section of jib
unfurled and caused them to drag anchor. I take the jib off when I'm
not going to go sailing for a couple of days. It lasts a lot longer
and would have to crawl back on deck and get itself out of its bag to
do any harm. I don't understand why folks leave the jibs bent on when
they are away from the boat or expecting heavy weather.

-- Tom.

I am amazed that even here in a Norwegian winter some owners just have their
boats hauled and simply leave the jib rolled up all winter just as they left
it last time they sailed.

In a Norwegian winter, the sun never gets hlgh enough for any
significant part of the UV to make it to the ground.

Casady