[Public-List] Jib Track

[Mike Meinhold]

Second Gordon’s observations

The upwind performance of the working jib using the inner track is superb
.  I will usually double sheet the working jib so off the wind I can sheet
outside the shrouds .

We went out with the working jib for the Rankin Race on Latika in 25-35 kt,
and walked away from all the boats with their #1’s.


Mike
Rinn Duin #272
On Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 08:57 Gordon Laco via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> We use ours in heavy air when our working jib is set.   Sheeting to that
> track utterly transforms the boat’s capabilities beating to windward,
> altering mediocre pointing to superb.
>
> When off the wind sheets led inside through blocks on that track foul the
> shrouds, but I reckon that irritation is worth it to be able to sail upwind
> so effectively.   To those who may say ‘Oh it doesn’t matter to me; I don’t
> race’ I offer that sailing performance is more important to cruising
> sailors than racing sailors.  While the later compete for flags and
> trophies… the former need to sail well for safety and that is a lot more
> important.
>
> Being able to beat to windward to get out of trouble can be a life
> insurance policy one doesn’t need to leave the planet to enjoy the benefits
> of!
>
> Gord
>
>
>
> Gordon Laco
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> 705-527-9612
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>
>
> > On Aug 16, 2023, at 8:46 AM, Greg Hounsell via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > My boat did not come with the short deck mounted jib track. How many find
> > it useful? How long is it? I assume it was a basic 25mm T track?
> >
> > Greg H
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