Bart scribbled thusly:

How many here have had an hour glass in a spinnaker?



Many


Yep.
Especially on OPB's or with novice crew, but even with regular crew on
familiar boats there are a certain small percent of snafus....

How many have had to cut a spinnaker away?

OzOne wrote:
Many times


How many?? Had to cut lines a few times, never had to cut a sail away
and abandon it.... been tempted a few times!


How many have had a tear in a spinnaker?

You're kidding?
Question should be
Who sails without Ripstop onboard?


It should be practiced to partially lower a spinnaker, with extra
hands holding luff & leach spread, get torn part spread flat & taped,
in minimum time.

Used duct tape a few times too, for temporary repairs!

DSK