Re-Entry Lines

When, not if you capsize, you’ll need a way of getting back into your boat.  While my son, Preston and I attended Howard Rice’s Scamp Skills Academy in Port Townsend WA, we learned to use re-entry straps to board a capsized Scamp.  This system worked very well for us.  I wouldn’t sail without a proven way to re-enter my boat.

Check it out:

Through bolted stainless strap eyes from DuckWorks.  

I’m going with the basic overhand knot until I dial in the length.  Hmmm…maybe forever.  

I going to try 2 zip ties to keep the line tended.  This may or may not work.  I applied just enough tension to tend the lines without overly binding the lines.  This will allow the line to pull through  the zip ties when needed.    

It’s very important the re-entry lines runs under the fender lines, so it will pull free when needed.  

All set up ready for sea trials.  But wait…I still need a rudder and trailer.  

Up Next:

Installing the rudder head assembly and making a tiller arm.