[Public-List] Another Spinnaker question

Tue Sep 30 07:53:19 PDT 2014

On the topic of spinnakers, a few people mentioned using a downhaul when
the guy and sheet are led directly to the quarters. Where do you
typically rig the bottom end of the downhaul to?

-Kris

On Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 02:00:58PM -0400, Michael Nikolich via Public-List wrote:
> We also run the sheets and guys direct to blocks on the stern quarters.  Infrequently we have used a snatch block on the genoa track for the guy if racing on a long reaching leg in heavy winds.  I know of at least one other regular racer who does this as well.  Makes it a bit easier to control.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> Mike Nikolich
> s/v SKYBIRD
> Alberg 30 #550
> mike.nikolich550 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> On Sep 29, 2014, at 9:16 AM, Gordon Laco via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello - 
> 
> We sail SURPRISE with the guy going back to the swivel sheet block on the
> quarter, and rely on the spin pole downhaul for control in that department.
> We have rigged the downhaul strongly enough, and with a 2:1 purchase, so
> that it can cope with heavy and light air.
> 
> Gord 
> #426 Surprise
> 
> 
> On 29/09/14 9:06 AM, "Meinhold, Mike J. via Public-List"
> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> > My boat and all the Chesapeake boats I have raced on take sheet and guy
> > straight form the block on the stern quarter to the spinnaker clew and tack.
> > 
> > Mike
> > Rinn Duin 272
> > 
> > Michael J. Meinhold
> > Senior Naval Architect, Leidos, Inc.
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> > Subject: Re: [Public-List] Another Spinnaker question
> > 
> > While we're on the subject of Spinnakers I have a question regarding the
> > necessity of using a snatch block to guide the afterguy. I occasionally race
> > Quest and when flying the spinnaker simply run the afterguy directly from the
> > tack to the turning block on the stern quarter.  It seems to work OK as long
> > as the pole is properly secured with the downhaul. Is this a reasonable option
> > or do most use a snatchblock on the genoa track.
> > Richard Hazlegrove
> > Quest 433
> > Mobjack Bay, VA. 
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