On most boats it is important to have the head of the mainsail as close to the top of the mast as possible. Furthermore it must also be quick to attach and disconnect the main halyard, even with cold and wet fingers. So a shackle or a bowline are not the best solutions. The best is the method is the one shown in this video. The bobble is nice, but not strictly necessary. A double figure of 8 knot (figure of 16?) will do. The bobble or knot is never removed so you cannot lose the halyard through the mast. I usually shorten the main halyard a few cm/in at the start of each season to move the wear spots.

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This little mama got “the works” today — spay, rabies vaccine, kitty core vaccine, flea and tick medicine and worming. One visit, a whole new start. 🐾 Thanks to your support, we can keep treating kitties like her - visit www.vettails.com/donate to support our mission! #donate #saveanimals #catlovers #catshorts #catlady #animalrescue

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SOLAIA yacht is a 40m motor yacht, custom built-in 2001 by Hakvoort Shipyard with the last refit in 2016. Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design has designed both her interior and exterior. Attention has been paid to the quality of the furnishings on board and she has an impressive finish. Her interior sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms. SOLAIA features an elevator uniting the three decks, a large sky lounge, a hot tub and she is perfect for relaxing with friends and family. Her gym is equipped with the latest exercise equipment. She has a cruising speed of 12 knots, a maximum speed of 13 knots and a range of 4,200 NM, so style and performance combine beautifully. Enquire with Fraser to find out more about this yacht for sale: https://www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht-for-sale/solaia/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=referral Built/ Refit: 2001/2016 Builder: HAKVOORT Length: 40M/131'03" Beam: 8.6M (28'03") Draft: 2.7M (8'10") Gross Tonnage: 427 Hull: STEEL Stabilisers: UNDERWAY Engines: 2 X CATERPILLAR (720HP) Cruising/Max speed: 11/13 Knots Cruise Range: 4,200 NM Economical Range: 6,500 NM Exterior Design: FELIX BUYTENDIJK Interior Designer: FELIX BUYTENDIJK Classification: LLOYD'S REGISTER (LR) Configuration: Staterooms: 4 Guests: 8 Crew: 7

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At the start of the 2025 Lightship race, Hana Ho, a Santa Cruz 50, came down and just barely fit between our bow and the stern of the boat in front of them. If we had come down with them and sped up, we'd have closed the gap and put them in an unenviable spot. With 4 minutes left to the gun, it wasn't worth collecting the foul, but boy, this is right on the line between skill and just a dumb move, especially in PHRF where the boats accelerate and decelerate differently.

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This system will blow your mind! The new Life Proof 45 is a game-changer. View the entire debut walkthrough video here: https://youtu.be/uvBs_EdfWjg

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