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Old 29-11-2017, 16:44   #16
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Re: Reefing Lines
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And the short lines through the points across the sail are called "nettles" according to British heritage friends.



And IMO, like real nettles, they should be shunned and never touched!



Jim
Ha! Nettle stings, nothing a DOCK leaf can't sort out..
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