That was the second time I've broken a spin bridle, if any one has an idea for a cure, I'm all ears!
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.
I broke the first bridle during a crash, and now that you ask, I think the second was just bad maintenance on my part. It appeared the knot just came undone. Can't blame that one on the crew!
One thing that was definetly my fault: On Saturday morning I noticed the pelican striker was bent, badly! Apparently, the rig needs to be much tighter when sailing with the jib! And, I may not have had equal tension on the bridles that attach at the pelican striker.
So, at this point, I would say the cure to much of the breakage is attention to detail BEFORE leaving the beach, duh. And keeping the boat moving on the water. The more boat speed, the less pounding the boat takes from gusts.
In the end it has to be noted that conditions were rough. Under those conditions, things break! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
