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A wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel for absorbing the forces generated by a wind gust upon a sail is disclosed. The wind gust dampening system may be adjustable such that the system may be used on a variety of different size and types of sailing vessels to absorb forces from wind gusts

A wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel for absorbing the forces generated by a wind gust upon a sail is disclosed. The wind gust dampening system may be adjustable such that the system may be used on a variety of different size and types of sailing vessels to absorb forces from wind gusts to prevent sailing vessels from capsizing or from damage occurring to equipment, or both. The configuration of the wind gust dampening system provides for a plurality of adjustments enabling the system to be uniquely adapted to each sailing vessel for increased efficiency. The wind gust dampening system may include one or more shock cords for absorbing the forces generated by wind gusts and may extend between a deck of a vessel and a sail.

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1. A wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel, comprising: a first body having a first end and a second end positioned on an opposite side of the first body, wherein the first end of the first body is configured to be secured to a support structure for a sail;a second body having a first end

1. A wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel, comprising: a first body having a first end and a second end positioned on an opposite side of the first body, wherein the first end of the first body is configured to be secured to a support structure for a sail;a second body having a first end and a second end positioned on an opposite side of the second body, wherein the first end of the second body is configured to be secured to a deck of a vessel;at least one shock cord extending between the first and second bodies;a first line extending from the first end of the first body and a second line extending from the first end of the second body; andwherein the first line is releasably coupled to the first end of the first body via a releasable clamp on the first body. 2. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 1, wherein the releasable clamp is a cam cleat. 3. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 2, further comprising a deflection guide formed from a base attached to the first body and having an arm extending from the base and terminating proximate to the first body, thereby forming a line containing chamber and an opening into the chamber between the arm and the first body, wherein the opening is on an opposite side of the arm from the base. 4. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 3, wherein the first body includes an orifice at the second end, wherein the deflection guide is positioned adjacent the first end and the cam cleat is positioned between the deflection guide at the first end and the orifice at the second end and wherein the first body includes at least one retainer extending from a first side of the first body, a second retainer having at least one load bearing surface configured to retain the at least one shock cord extending from a second side of the first body in a direction generally opposite to a direction in which the first end extends from the first body. 5. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 3, wherein the first body includes a plurality of orifices at the second end to which a plurality of shock cords are releasably attached. 6. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 1, wherein the at least one shock cord is attached via a permanent loop to an orifice in the first body, and the at least one shock cord is attached via a permanent loop to an orifice in the second body. 7. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 1, wherein the at least one shock cord is releasably attached to the first body. 8. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 7, wherein the first body includes at least one retainer having at least one load bearing surface configured to retain the at least one shock cord. 9. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 1, wherein the at least one shock cord is releasably attached to the second body. 10. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 9, wherein the second body includes at least one retainer having at least one load bearing surface configured to retain the at least one shock cord. 11. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 10, wherein the second body is formed from an elongated body wherein the first end includes an orifice, a first retainer extending from a first side of the second body, a second retainer extending from a second side of the second body in a direction generally opposite to a direction in which the first end extends from the second body, and an orifice in the second body at the second end. 12. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 10, wherein the at least one retainer in the second body is formed from a plurality of orifices at the second end to which a plurality of shock cords are releasably attached. 13. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 1, wherein the at least one shock cord has first and second ends that are coupled to the first body and a midsection that extends through a retainer in the second body and wherein the retainer is at least one orifice in the second body. 14. A wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel, comprising: a first body having a first end and a second end positioned on an opposite side of the first body, wherein the first end of the first body is configured to be secured to a support structure for a sail;a second body having a first end and a second end positioned on an opposite side of the second body, wherein the first end of the second body is configured to be secured to a deck of a vessel;at least one shock cord extending between the first and second bodies;a first line extending from the first end of the first body;a second line extending from the first end of the second body;wherein the first line is releasably coupled to the first end of the first body via a releasable clamp on the first body;wherein the second body includes at least one retainer having at least one load bearing surface configured to retain the at least one shock cord;wherein the second body is formed from an elongated body wherein the first end includes an orifice, a first retainer extending from a first side of the second body, a second retainer extending from a second side of the second body in a direction generally opposite to a direction in which the first end extends from the second body, and an orifice in the second body at the second end. 15. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 14, wherein the releasable clamp is a cam cleat, further comprising a deflection guide formed from a base attached to the first body, wherein the first body includes an orifice at the second end, wherein the deflection guide is positioned adjacent the first end and the cam cleat is positioned between the deflection guide at the first end and the orifice at the second end and wherein the first body includes at least one retainer extending from a first side of the first body, a second retainer having at least one load bearing surface configured to retain the at least one shock cord extending from a second side of the first body in a direction generally opposite to a direction in which the first end extends from the first body. 16. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 15, wherein the first body includes a plurality of orifices at the second end to which a plurality of shock cords are releasably attached, and wherein the at least one retainer in the second body is formed from a plurality of orifices at the second end to which the plurality of shock cords are releasably attached. 17. The wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel of claim 14, wherein the at least one shock cord has first and second ends that are coupled to the first body and a midsection that extends through a retainer in the second body and wherein the retainer is at least one orifice in the second body. 18. A wind gust dampening system for a sailing vessel, comprising: a first body having a first end and a second end positioned on an opposite side of the first body, wherein the first end of the first body is configured to be secured to a support structure for a sail;a second body having a first end and a second end positioned on an opposite side of the second body, wherein the first end of the second body is configured to be secured to a deck of a vessel;at least one shock cord extending between the first and second bodies;a first line extending from the first end of the first body;a second line extending from the first end of the second body;wherein the first line is releasably coupled to the first end of the first body via a releasable clamp on the first body;wherein the second body includes at least one retainer having at least one load bearing surface configured to retain the at least one shock cord;wherein the second body is formed from an elongated body wherein the first end includes an orifice, a first retainer extending from a first side of the second body, a second retainer extending from a second side of the second body in a direction generally opposite to a direction in which the first end extends from the second body, and an orifice in the second body at the second end;wherein the releasable clamp is a cam cleat;a deflection guide formed from a base attached to the first body, wherein the first body includes an orifice at the second end, wherein the deflection guide is positioned adjacent the first end and the cam cleat is positioned between the deflection guide at the first end and the orifice at the second end;wherein the first body includes at least one retainer extending from a first side of the first body, a second retainer having at least one load bearing surface configured to retain the at least one shock cord extending from a second side of the first body in a direction generally opposite to a direction in which the first end extends from the first body;wherein the first body includes a plurality of orifices at the second end to which a plurality of shock cords are releasably attached; andwherein the at least one retainer in the second body is formed from a plurality of orifices at the second end to which the plurality of shock cords are releasably attached.