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If you're like me, who are eager to leave the bench and sailing by day and learning to drive a boat, even better than before.

But wait – you might forget the most important part of the sail – the preparation. Before thinking outside the foundry, make sure you go through this ten-point list.

1. The anchor and the horse anchor

From the bow with another piece we often forget – but more importantly — The art of navigation in their boats. Make sure the anchor rod (long arm), no corners. Make sure the bolts are tight in the heart of manila shackle. Getting at least 50 feet from the box office. Coil down in the box and check for friction (wear) and you.

2. Leaves Rolling line and reel

Furling genoa stay to inclement weather and harmful UV rays. Check the friction and wear of the thread. Cut section irritated and new nodes chair in the thread. Then follow the furling drum line behind the cab. If you see any friction, replace the furling Now – before casting off. This will save you the trouble of having to take that place where we could go sailing.

Hooks 3. Lifeline "

Like its way to the cockpit, looking along the top and bottom each lifeline. Any broken son – called "hook" – a signal of danger to its crew. They can cause cuts or abrasions that lead to infection. Cover with tape to a temporary fix. Work out differences when you return to a more permanent repair.

4. Tenon and Pelican brackets

Inspect all tensors of vital resources and on the basis of each stay and shroud. Pins Replace missing immediately. If you have any lines Life pelican hooks, Make sure the hook shot is safe.

5. Boom vang, traveler and mainsheet

Inspect each piece that carries sail rigging work Chafe and wear. All lines that run in blocks of candle irritated after long use. Pay special attention to three – Vang, traveling, and listening. Replace the line used to prevent failure and loss of sailing time.

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