Trying to discern which line is which on the mast during a sail change at night can be a tough task, even with a headlamp on. But thanks to some discotheque-inspired technology, it's about to get a lot easier.
Glow-in-the-dark markers will give your important lines that little extra something special, as Ryan Scott explains in our Jan/Feb 2013 issue. “Some manufacturers, such as Marlow, now offer this for full lengths, or certain spans of your specified lines,” writes Scott. “Use it for all your halyards and sheets, or select a few control lines that you need to quickly identify at night.” marlowropes.com
–Meredith Powlison