I learned two valuable lessons today. Well, was reminded of two things I already know:
1. Always wear gloves when sailing, just like when I’m bicycling! Gloves will protect my hands from the sun, rope burns and injury from tending lines and sheets.
2. Don’t think you’re stronger than a jibing mainsail–even if it’s an intentional jibe. You aren’t and never will be.
My right-hand ring finger’s second knuckle has a “skin flap” that Clay said would either heal if he splinted it or if I got stitches. I chose the former. And I will not forget to wear my gloves next time we sail!
Sundown Sailing Adventures 
An eye opener! What’s more educative than realizing that a rope traveling at 20 MPH will take your hide off like a filleting knife. Sorry for you injury! Dang!
We’re all learners. Some lessons are tougher than others, sad to say.
Hope it heals soon.
It’s slowing my typing down, so write clean! Ha!
Sorry!
Thanks, Dottie. It could have been worse.