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From: "uksails" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 1:28 PM
Subject: RE: Synthetics and precourt fittings
>
>
> Layline has inadvertently tested their rigging on a Catamaran called "Bad
> Kitty"
> Bad Kitty was entered in the Newport Ensenada last year and she was
> sailing
> on a reach when their Brand new cap shrouds let go. After the race they
> splices were examined and found to have failed.
> Bad Kitty is currently in negotiations to resolve the costs associated
> with
> thier mast breaking. as a result of the cap shrouds letting go. The
> interesting thing was a very light "Amsteel Grey" runner either 3/16" or
> 1/4" held the mast up till the mast collapsed in compression.
> Cheers Tim
> Flip Flop and Fly
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