The Deadly Halyard Wrap

Halyard wrap is rope binding around the stay, caused by a design that puts a rotating swivel and a loaded rope on the same wire.

By 3Dfurler.com

You’re sailing along with 15-20 knot winds, a little sporty and life is good

Suddenly the head sail comes sliding down, its leech and panels draped over the bow and now dragging in the water

You are single-handed and your first reaction is to rush forward and secure the sail

This story can start and end in many different scenarios….none of which are good

What is Halyard Wrap?

The Real Problem

Simply summarized…halyard wrap is the result of a flawed designed concept

Using a rotational device (aka “swivel”) situated on a metal wire, then surround by a resistance of force by a rope is … absurd

You will find many articles from the so called “experts” with workarounds for the problem but let’s address the real issue

The best way to prevent Halyard Wrap is to not use a system that causes it

The Real Solution

We wish we could say its rocket science or that we invented this

BUT we did improve on an old idea

The Halyard rotates with the Sail!

Questions about your rig?

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