Spinnaker Set
Why does everyone raise and lower their spinnaker from the leeward side the majority of the time? In high winds, my crew usually has problems grabbing the leeward guy line to bring the spinnaker down because it is out of reach (short wife). I know I am missing something basic, but I have no idea what I am not thinking about.
Comments
We almost never lower to leeward.
In Hot Wheels example, you can ease the sheet way off, and trim
Phil Scheetz
Flying Scot 5919
Fleet 163, Nockamixon Sail Club
In a leeward take down, the pole comes in last.
I think one thing that most people do is stow the chute on the p
There are different ways in handling the douse adn rigging your
Great thread and good posts by all.
We douse on the side which is most convenient depending on our a