Sheet ends?

[mclark999]

I recently bought a Flying Scot and the ends of the spinnaker sheets and jib sheets all have this double metal ring on the end. I understand that these are used to speed up connecting to the sails but I don't understand how they work. Also, I'd like to know what they are called.

[psk125]

A picture would help here...
It sounds like you may be describing Brummel or sister hooks, which slide into each other through a slit opening, then rotate to connect the two things they're attached to. https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/prod...xoCsL4QAvD_BwE

[mclark999]

Originally Posted by psk125

A picture would help here...
It sounds like you may be describing Brummel or sister hooks, which slide into each other through a slit opening, then rotate to connect the two things they're attached to. https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/prod...xoCsL4QAvD_BwE

Yes. I found out they are sister/Brummel clips. So much sailing jargon to learn.

[JPA Cate]

Sistering hooks are sometimes used to connect flags to flag halliards and they have other uses as well. And, Mate, you're right, there's a lot of language to associate only with sailing.

Ann

[StuM]

Originally Posted by mclark999

Yes. I found out they are sister/Brummel clips. So much sailing jargon to learn.

AKA Inglefield clips, named after the inventor:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inglefield_clip