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Dismasting 101
Below is a video of an intentional dis-masting. I think it would be good for us all to watch. It took 6 guys two and a half hours to get one section of the mast back aboard. We can imagine how hard in would be for 2 people in rough weather.
One of the first things one might want to do is start the engine. Don't do it until all rope and shrouds have been cut away. They demonstrate a few methods to cut away the shrouds.
I've never been dis-masted but I've helped a few boats that were. I think this is a must view video...what we learn here is just a prep for such an emergency....this time we can have the "lesson" before the " experience". Experience is the worst teacher.
If you lose the rig ensure you don't lose the engine by getting a shroud caught in the prop.
One of the first things one might want to do is start the engine. Don't do it until all rope and shrouds have been cut away. They demonstrate a few methods to cut away the shrouds.
I've never been dis-masted but I've helped a few boats that were. I think this is a must view video...what we learn here is just a prep for such an emergency....this time we can have the "lesson" before the " experience". Experience is the worst teacher.
If you lose the rig ensure you don't lose the engine by getting a shroud caught in the prop.
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