I have struggled with releasing the Aussie ring for the last time. I have tried EVERYTHING that has been suggested (ad nauseum) for knot placement and mast turning etc. etc. etc. I am looking for the final solution and I'm thinking that is........ <Drumroll> A quick release snap shackle (Wichards 2 3/4" page 73 in the latest Murrays catalog).
My thinking is, there have been times when I just have to get that sail down fast and thus far I have been successful when I needed it most. I want this "quick release" as an insurance policy for those times when I want it down and I want it down N-O-W. Anybody tried putting one of these between the ring and the sail before? I'm picturing a lead line running down the mast with EMERGENCY written on a tab at the bottom. Haven't you had times when you want that sail down ASAP?

Thoughts?
Greg

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