Now I'm missing something. My spin pole extends forward of the forestay, thus necessitating an outside jibe if the tack is attached to/through the pole. I suppose it doesn't need to be on the weather side of the forestay if it is "locked off" as you say. However, I normally control the pole with a guy, which won't work on the leeward side. We don't use the asym often enough to justify a sprit.
How do you "lock off" the pole? -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Nelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:04 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jeff Nelson <jhnelso...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Asymmetical Spinnaker outside jibe Maybe I'm completely missing something, but why are we moving the pole on an Asym gybe? I would think you would just lock the pole off in the most forward position, so it doesn't move and then just gybe the Asym either inside or outside depending on your preference. I prefer outsides, I find them easier and less hassle generally than trying to squeeze that big sail through the slot...but I've done both and they both work. Cheers, Jeff Nelson Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
