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Outline for: Basic Class #4
In this lesson, besides practicing coming about and jibing, participants will learn about changing jib sails while underway (assuming that the volunteered boat has a double track forestay). Have one jib rigged and then bring up another jib. Start with a larger and then go to a smaller one. If you have a roller furling jib practice resetting the jib at different intervals.
• For double track forestay: explain the difference between “inside” and “outside” set and what is to happen between the foredeck person and the halyard persons and trimmers with the use of a separate changing sheet. Implement.
• Once it is up, practice changing to the other jib and practice the same procedure on the other tack.
• For roller jibs: explain and show how to reduce the size of the jib and changing jib sheet settings.
• After practice: dock, cleanup, review and socialize.
ROLLER FURLING JIBS Roller furling drum
Furling line Full jib
Partially furled jib
To furl the jib, uncleat the jib sheet so the sail can luff. Pull the furling line until the sail wraps itself around the headstay and then cleat the line so the sail won’t come loose unexpectedly. To unfurl the sail, uncleat the furling line and pull on the leeward jib sheet.
The furling line is led aft along the side of the boat to a cleat in or near the cockpit. From here, you can control the size of the jib without going forward. In stronger winds, take a turn around a cleat or winch to pro- tect your hands.
Do’s & Don’ts • Don’t try to furl a trimmed jib. The load on the sail will make the job too hard and you may damage the roller furling equipment.
• Don’t rely on a partially furled jib for extremely long periods of time. The sail may not be made for heavy weather reefing.
• In order to avoid overrides on the roller furling drum, don’t let the furling line run free when unrolling the jib.
• Bear away to a deep broad reach to blanket jib behind mainsail. This will make furling the jib much easier.
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