Having gotten the knack of furling the jib (run downwind with jib in the shadow of the main), I am now trying to partially unfurl the jib for use in higher wind situations. I thought I had it right today on a port tack with just a few feet of the jib unfurled, sailing well, but when I went over to a starboard tack, the top 3/4ths of the jib unfurled while the bottom 1/4 remained wrapped tight. Needless to say, the jib did not like that arrangement and flapped in protest until I turned downwind and furled it.
I have seen other vessels sailing with a partially unfurled jib (the equivalent of a reefed main), but every time I try it, the top 2/3rds to 3/4 unfurls completely while the bottom section remains furled.
Am I doing something wrong? Should I just look for a 50% jib?
Thanks in advance for the help!
I have seen other vessels sailing with a partially unfurled jib (the equivalent of a reefed main), but every time I try it, the top 2/3rds to 3/4 unfurls completely while the bottom section remains furled.
Am I doing something wrong? Should I just look for a 50% jib?
Thanks in advance for the help!