On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 9:30 PM, Jim Eagon via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> > I've been reading this subject for a few days now, and it's interesting > that it doesn't look like anybody has mentioned the Dutchman Flaking > System. I really like mine and it works very well for flaking my sail when > single-handing. Nobody has mentioned "pocketing" the main either. However, pocketing is a LOT easier with a second person or an autopilot. It is NOT nearly the equivalent of a Dutchman, Lazy Jack or stack system. Pocketing is simply rolling the main in on itself. First, the boom is sheeted to center line and the sail is dropped. A crew or the single hander stands on one side of the boom about 35-40% of the way back from the gooseneck, reaches across the boom, grabs a handful of sail and rolls it inward towards himself. Repeat until the sail is in a moderately tight roll and then secure it with a sail tie. The sail is secured and can be flaked neatly later at the dock or anchorage. I've used this technique dozens of times with success. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA
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