When you're sitting around a cozy fireplace (or on a sunny beach) thinking of new gear you'd like for your boat this year, it may be time for some hard thinking about storm sails or new reefing or furling gear. One of the most common reasons sailors are rescued at sea - and some not - is failure of sails or rigging when the force of wind exceeds the strength of sails deployed. Six people were lucky to be rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter the day after Christmas when their sails blew out...
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