Jaime,

Yes... "DESSERT" was definitely a Homer move! I think that is the second time I have incorrectly spelled "desert" in reference to you. Heck, two or three more posts like that and I`ll have you popping out of a cake or something! - Yup, there`s that Jaime guy - into the cake again! -Doh! Perhaps I am writing too close to the dinner hour.

As for the ball and keyhole thing (I knew what you meant - I hope). There are two reasons I am looking at it. (1) It SEEMS a little safer insofar that it appears less likely to get caught up in things - since I mostly sail solo and have already been drowned unconscious twice (no joke) you can appreciate my concern in this regard. (2) The low profile of the Keyhole attachment is less likely to make a mess of my newly finished hulls. I have heard that the traditional hooks can really dent/gouge hulls when reboarding after a capsize. However, with very little harness experience, I am not sure how much of a problem this really is.


Dave