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I remember reading somewhere years ago
that the main helps stabilize the rig. Not sure exactly what
that means, but every time you fall off a wave the rig vibrates.
If you have the main up, it probably prevents some of the
vibration. That might be a factor if you have a fragile rig.
On 9/19/2014 9:58 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List wrote:
I am afraid that the idea of the “uneven loading on the
rig” is another myth.
Your rig (not the rigging, but the boat, as a whole) is
unbalanced. How much, it depends on the size and shape of
your jib.
I think the problem stems from the fact that in lighter
winds, you want to have as much sail as you can or you are
not moving. And in the strong winds, you might be unbalanced
to the point that it is difficult to steer (the boat would
have a tendency to bear off). You may also find it to be
difficult to tack, especially in waves.
But if any of those does not wear _you_ off, the boat
would be fine.
Marek
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2014 12:00 PM
Subject: Stus-List sailing under jib alone
All,
Earlier this week I went out for a lazy sail after
work. Unfurled the jib in 10 knots of wind and decided I
was too lazy to remove the main cover and hoist the main.
I've read that sailing under only jib is bad because it
places an uneven load on the rigging. Seems to me that
the load is minimal in light air and the total load is a
lot less under one sail.
Thoughts?
Joel
35/3
Annapolis
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Joel
301 541 8551
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