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It would seem to me that the defining issue would be whether or not you are using the shroud to support your weight in a hiking position, as opposed to just using the shroud to stabilize yourself while sitting on the rail. Obviously, there is a whole lot of gray area here. The first two examples in bhmsailor’s post are in that gray area, but probably OK (my opinion). The last example looks like he is leaning out more and putting much of his weight on the shroud, and so, is hiking, using the shroud as an aid. I used to lean heavily on the shroud with one hand, and the jib sheet with the other, in a laid out position. THAT would not be legal. Nowadays, I find that using the jib sheet in one hand and the hiking rope in the other is much more comfortable, and legal too.Dean GrimesFS3360Fleet 150, Lake Eustis Sailing Club

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