I'm interested in the broken bridle. I haven't broken one yet but did have one come unknotted in a 3/4 pitchpole. Where is yours breaking? Is this happening under sail or during the wrecks?
I think this forum can be useful at times in helping us determine where the weak points are. Plane wrecks are analyzed to improve other aircraft. I take some solace in knowing that most others are getting water in the mast. As a group we hopefully can resolve that.
Once Robi settles down, I hope he will help us out with details about the lack of preparation. So that others can learn.
Besides, I have 4 more months till I uncover the boat.