Frogmogman
Well-known member
I heard the same story but it featured RKJ using a Very pistol to demonstrate to Clipper crews how to douse a kite in an emergency.
I'm sure someone, somewhere, sometime has done it, but it has taken on urban legend status.
It's a story I've heard too, but have always assumed it to be urban legend too.
I fail to see how a stressful experience with a kite would be improved by setting your sails on fire.