O'Day 19 - Hoisting Gib

[Dede7157]

Ok.. another newbie question.. (and please pardon my possible lack of proper terminology)

Our jib is not furled, it is store in the cabin when not in use. When we want to use it, we need to "clip" it to the forestay and hoist... so here's my question.. do you clip it from top to bottom and then hoist.. or from bottom to top, then hoist?

We've had some wonderful breezes and love to use the jib. But, when it's 2 of us sailing, I'm manning the tiller, while my husband tends to the jib.. and sometimes the jib likes to catch the wind before it's completely attached and almost flies off the bow!

Our technique needs perfecting, no doubt! But, we appreciate the tips of you seasoned sailors! Thanks!

 

[GeorgiaBII]

I always hank the jib on before I leave dock and leave it bundled on deck ready to be hoisted.

But I'm new too.

 

[Daydreamer]

Pick up the book "Sailing Fundamentals by Gary Jobson" it is the first book in the ASA courses and will help immensely with basic know how and terminology.

The clips are called hanks. Work from the bottom up. Make sure they are not twisted. Run a hand along the luff "leading edge" and the foot "bottom" to straighten before hanking on and attaching jibsheets to the clew.

Have the jib hanked on an ready before you leave the dock. To keep it from billowing after it is on but not raised, loosely pack it into the bow pulpit, cross the sheets "lines" and secure with a slipknot that will release when you pull the working end, the end that goes to the cockpit.

Then when you are ready, head to wind or slightly off, pull the sheets to release the slipknots, raise with the halyard, and trim sail. All from the cockpit. Works great for my wife and I or even single handed. This is a simplified version and I could show you better than I can type it, but you are a little far from where I am.

Enjoy

Lots to learn and lots of fun doing it. Books, classes, forums, and especially getting together and sailing with other boat owners are all great sources of knowledge.

 

[Dede7157]

Thank you very much! I ordered the book and passed your ideas on to my "shipmate"! We'll give it a try!