Re: Self tacking jibs, tips

Posted By: Stephen Luta
Date: 6/26/05 5:06p.m.

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In Response To: Re: Self tacking jibs, tips (pic) (Craig)

Craig
I found the club foot worked best in heavy air. Any jib with a weight on the clew will not set well in light air. In light air disconnect the club foot and use as a conventional jib.
Tape some yarn about 1 - 2 aft of the luff of the sail and see if it is drawing correctly.

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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