"Edgar" wrote in message
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"Maxprop" wrote in message
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Yup. Memorial Day, can't recall the year. But we got a lesson about
docklines that night. Also got a lesson about securing genoa sheets and
tying a keeper line around the rolled genny.


I don't put a line around the rolled jib, but I do use a keeper line
through one of the holes on the drum to the pulpit.

http://www.sailnow.photosite.com/Exc...SCN0022_3.html

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Why do that?
Now you have to go forward to release it before you can use your jib.
All you have to do with a roller jib is to put enough turns on the drum
so that you can roll a turn or two of the sheets on top of the sail. Make
sure the sheets are properly cleated and all is secure and the sail can be
unrolled instantly when you want it.

This is for when I'm not at the dock. When I'm sailing, I put a couple of
extra turns.

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