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So simple! I wonder why those experienced sailors didn't think of that!

• squigz 1y ago
  In case anyone's curious, here's a picture of a couple sailors on a topyard [1] - I'm not sure you're easily getting any "horizontal momentum" on that thing while 50m in the air in choppy water. Nevermind the safety harnesses. https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-detail-of-main-mast-of-tall-ship-with-two-seamen-on-top-yard-securing-20575964.html https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-detail-of-main-mast-of-tal...