For the past year I've been somewhat concerned with the lifelines aboard Thursday's Child. Not because they look to be unsafe or worn but because they're covered in white PVC and are almost impossible to inspect. Most offshore regulations now stipulate that PVC covered life lines are not acceptable - Im sure there is a good reason for this. Personally I've always been concerned about the enormity of the situation that could result if a lifeline failed! If we ever got out in any wind we could easily have up to 6 guys hiking off of the lifelines. One man over board is a nightmare but if a lifeline went it could be up to 6! That would really suck!
After a particularly productive evening of surfing the 'net and watching sailing videos I came across this and decided it was time to have the lines replaced. Steve White of Steve White Rigging (How'd he come up with that name?) was all to happy to come down and help out! Even more excitingly he was pretty cheap!
After a particularly productive evening of surfing the 'net and watching sailing videos I came across this and decided it was time to have the lines replaced. Steve White of Steve White Rigging (How'd he come up with that name?) was all to happy to come down and help out! Even more excitingly he was pretty cheap!
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