MASTERCLASS
A sailing boat is a constantly working machine, and when on passage nearly every part will be moving, as well as loading and unloading. Chafe on sails and ropes is something we should expect as part of the general wear and tear on passage, but equally it is something we can protect against. Here are some ideas for keeping your own boat chafe-free:
SACRIFICIAL COVERS
Think smart about where chafe is going to occur as often it will be in specific, predictable places: halyard exits, clutches or any hard points that a rope needs to go around
