"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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You are sailing upwind, offshore, when your backstay
parts at the masthead. The nearest land is 600 miles
to weather, and you have limited fuel, water, and food.

What should you immediately do? [1 pt]

Harden up the main.

What steps can you take to prevent the loss of
the whole rig? [1 pt]

Rig another with a spare halyard.

What can you use to replace the backstay long enough
to get home? [1 pt]

Rig yet another with another spare halyard.

What else can be done to pull the mast aft to keep
tension on the rig? [1 pt]

Drop the jib perhaps? Don't run, don't gybe, tack as
gently as possible.