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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Model description of the Hobie Mirage i14

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KeelBoat Members participated in the 7th season of North Sail U Performance Race Week at St Thomas Sailing Center in the U.S. Virgin Islands. They honed their skills during 5 days of racing instruction including a combination of on-the-water training and races, and shoreside seminars. They will be bringing those skills to the KeelBoat Clubs Monday Night Races. #BillGladstone #annapolissailing #annapolissailingschool #keelboatclub #northsails #sailboatlife

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The coastal town of Vodice is a cosy harbour town with many narrow winding streets that are just waiting to be explored. Key attractions to discover in Vodice are: - Vodice Old Town - Flower Monument - Hangar Beach - The Wishing Wells - ACI Marina, Vodice - Okit Hill Get to know this quaint Dalmatian town on a Cycle Croatia Cruise! For more information on the itinerary and inclusions, please visit the link below: https://www.sail-croatia.com/croatia-cruises/active-croatia/cycle-croatia#split-return-northern

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