Friction ring vs. portholes

[Pascal (Vesper)]

we’ve already heard of 2 cases of portholes being broken by the large friction rings on the genoa sheets. A loop on the bottom of the bungee cord, and a prussik (or hump) knot on the lower shroud, and you’re done!

[Benoît]

Unless you accept that the jib doesn’t go in properly, the bungee cord isn’t taut enough to prevent shocks. For my part, I sheathed the ring with rope to absorb shocks.

The sheathing line is actually the end of the line which is used to fully retract the clew in light airs.

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