Loose bolts found on the jib foil after unwrapping the halyard
While unwrapping the spare halyard from the jib foil, another loose bolt was discovered at the base of the furling foil assembly. Tightening it was straightforward once found, but the repeated discovery of loose fasteners throughout the rig underscored a pattern: extended offshore passages with constant motion will gradually work hardware loose, and a thorough inspection after arrival is essential. Lauren Landers Sailing attributes these issues directly to 28 days of continuous movement at sea.
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On a calm day at anchor in Tahiti, Lauren traced recent sail damage back to the tack attachment on the roller furler drum. The original shackle was secured with an Allen key screw recessed into the drum, which made it impossible to seize wi