As a rule, each base plate has a safety rope on the chord. If this breaks, this short rope or strap still holds the board and rig together. However, if the chord or the power joint is past its prime and breaks, the safety line can also be rotten and break at the same time. Or the base plate may break at one of the threads or - in the case of multi-part constructions - at the plate attachment.
Regardless of the ultimate cause, if the board and rig are separated, you have a big problem. Swimming or drifting ashore is not always an option. However, if you have a few spare ropes (Here are some tips), you can at least tie your material together in a makeshift manner. In addition to ropes, you also need a bit of luck and skill to make a firm connection in waves or choppy water.
In the picture gallery above, we show you how to proceed. For better visibility, we have removed the torn mast base scene in the picture gallery. Important to know: The emergency repair is only aimed at getting back to shore quickly - manoeuvres or running upwind are hardly possible. The loose base plate can also damage your board with the edges of the extension, but if in doubt, you have to accept this.
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Manuel Vogel
Editor surf
