sailboat backstay tension

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1. Adjustable Backstay Blocks

   

2. Sailboat. Backstay at the rear of the boat Stock Photo

   

3. This creates tension on the backstay. Nice for beating upwind I am sure. However, I have

   

4. The Adjustable Backstay

   

5. Where to attach the backstay tensioner?

   

6. Backstay Tension and its Effects on Mainsail Shape