Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

When I sail in heavy air with the jib I can get the jib halyard tight enough to remove all the wrinkles in the luff of the sail?

April 26, 2017air halyard heavy jib luff remove sail tight wrinkles

0

Posted

When I sail in heavy air with the jib I can get the jib halyard tight enough to remove all the wrinkles in the luff of the sail?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Above 20 knots you want the luff of the class jib smooth with no wrinkles. To get the halyard tight enough sail downwind before the start with the backstay off and have two crew pull up the halyard. This should get it tight enough. Be sure to get the jib up BEFORE you tighten the backstay at the leeward mark.