Yachting Monthly Letters November 2018 :-
Snuffer downhaul
Duncan Wells’ article on ‘Mastering downwind sailing’ shows the cruising chute snuffer being pulled down by the crew using the downhaul directly to the snuffer collar. While this is fine in this case, may I suggest that on bigger yachts with larger, more powerful sails, the downhaul should be passed through a snatch block on the foredeck so that the crew is pulling themselves onto the deck and not into the air and off the deck. It is also possible to exert much more tension onto the snuffing line which is often helpful.
Nick Mines
Oh my goodness…..’passing through the snatch block to get to the snuffer collar’ !!!!
How do I get myself de-listed from this blog ??????
The Neighbour
My inspiration comes from you Peter !
You know……..
Good point. It also makes it possible to do the operation from the cockpit?
I am pleased that SOMEONE appreciates my efforts.
Many thanks for your comment BilB !