These measurements were made by Mike Lehman at Chesapeake Appreciation Days on October 26, 1991. These are real, observed measurements, not recommendations.
Boat #
Forestay (or Backstay if Roller Furling)
Uppers
Forward Lowers
*211
BA
1340
1200
*129
BA
1340
1000
*277
BA
1340
600
*277
585
1150
520
*433
780
1000
1100
*US17
890
890
640
*227
1520
890
480
*247
BA
780
320
89
710
780
320
252
RF 1520
780
192
*244
BA
710
928
*76
264
710
640
*548
1340
710
600
196
RF 300
710
600
584
RF 460
710
520
451
495
530
640
543
780
460
240
138
RF 890
440
416
488
RF 890
380
320
450
RF 300
380
320
*484
300
380
120
454
460
380
120
262
460
300
168
416
780
264
168
505
890
240
520
584
780
216
192
Notes: Upper Shrouds - 1/4"
Lower Shrouds - 3/16"
RF - Roller Furling Head Sail - tension taken on backstay
BA - Backstay Adjuster - Tension not available
* - Indicates Racing Boat
Shackleton's near-fatal journey to the Antarctic has received a
lot of press in recent years. This is Shackleton's own account—quiet,
understated, and riveting. It also describes the travails of the Aurora
expedition, intended to lay the groundwork for Shackleton on the other
side of the continent.
