This is the system we devised to help the sliders into the mast above and below the broken section of track. Note the blue line running up the side was like a mast stay. Not only were the hanks used in the remainder of the mast track, but soft hanks were attached to the “mast stay” which was used a bit like hanking a headsail to the forestay. This was incorperated incase we had to get the mainsail down quickly in an emergency drop and also helped to hold the mainsail hard up against the mast taking some load off the track to prevent further breakage.
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Richard Hewson is a Tasmania-based ships captain, marine surveyor, and experienced sailor with a lifelong connection to the sea. With experience in project management and vessel commissioning, he has operated and raced a wide range of vessels—from dinghies and Maxi yachts to tankers, icebreakers and research vessels.
Richard has competed in major offshore events including the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Transatlantic races including the Mini Transat. In 2012, he skippered the winning yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race. He has sailed to every continent and explored all corners of the world from Antarctica to south pacific atols and recently completed a three-year family voyage from the Netherlands to Tasmania.
Richard holds a Master Class 1 (unrestricted), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Engineering (1200kw) and commercial diving certifications, and is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor. He is also affiliated with the Australasian Institutes of Marine Surveyors and is passionate about all things that float.
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