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    Petrea Heathwood

    This sailor is on her first trip up the mast. The line hanging down on her left is the new halyard she is going to fit. She and her husband discussed roles and decided that he would winch her aloft as she wasn’t confident that she would be able to haul him aloft.
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    Rig inspection and maintenance

    Simple steps to keep your mast standing Issue 59 : Mar/Apr 2008 A strong, seaworthy rig is an integral part of any cruising boat, but inspection and maintenance of the rig is often overlooked. This is...

    Petrea Heathwood
    August 7, 2026
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