Hi,

I have a block and tackle going from the boom to a heavy duty shackle
on the aft chainplate, in place of the normal pin. Helps when sailing
wing on wing. as it prevents jibe when main is backwinded and allows
you to make those minor corrections. I will email you an image.

On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 21:04:21 +0100, "Sting"
wrote:

Does anyone have any recommendations for rigs to prevent an accidental gybe.
My boat is a 34 foot sloop.
Having just had the scariest experience of my life taking my unconscious
brother in law to casualty this weekend following a boom/head incident, I'm
keen never to repeat the experience.
Bye the way - bottom line is concentration lapsed and I took my eye off the
changing wind direction but something to restrain the boom in future would
be reassuring.