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A pawl on the stemhead roller acts like a ratchet—it lets you pull chain in, but prevents it from running out while you have a rest. In waves, let a rising bow help pull in the chain.B. The “spring” that holds the pawl on the chain can be a shock cord that also acts as a lanyard ...read more

A. If a quick maneuver doesn’t spin her off, try reducing the draft by heeling her over with a backed sail and shifting some weight.B. In tidal waters, though, don’t continue heeling her too long, because she might end up lying downhill.C. Feel around to get an idea of the shape ...read more