Self tacking jibs

Posted By: Craig
Date: 6/26/05 7:55a.m.

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I increased the length of mine to go the full length of the jib foot and then some. The boat is much more stable and holds her course much better on any point of sail. She is much more difficult to tack however. She will come through the wind but then want to round back up when the rudder is eased. I am mot loosening the jib sheet as was the method with the short club. Falling off or turning from close hauled it doesn't seem make any diffrence. Ideas, opinions? Help please. Plus, we needed a new message on here.

Messages In This Thread

Self tacking jibs -- Craig -- 6/26/05 7:55a.m.

Re: Self tacking jibs -- gord wolfe -- 6/26/05 8:00a.m.

Re: Self tacking jibs -- Stephen Luta -- 6/26/05 9:16a.m.

Re: Self tacking jibs, tips -- Craig -- 6/26/05 4:26p.m.

Re: Self tacking jibs, tips -- Stephen Luta -- 6/26/05 5:06p.m.

Re: Self tacking jibs, tips -- Craig -- 6/26/05 5:28p.m.

Re: Self tacking jibs, tips -- Frank Ladd -- 6/30/05 3:11p.m.

Re: Self tacking jibs, tips -- Craig -- 6/30/05 5:17p.m.

Re: Self tacking jibs, tips -- Stephen Luta -- 7/3/05 6:51p.m.

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