We use the pole down low, fixed in place, just to get the tack in front of the forestay by a few inches. We don’t adjust the pole unless jibing.
From: John McLaughlin via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:28 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: johnr...@aol.com Subject: Stus-List Re: Asymmetical Spinnaker outside jibe I am the one who is confused. You do not fly an asymmetric spinnaker using a spinnaker pole. As for the tack of an assym there are various arrangements. If the tack is attached in some manner to the forestay, you obviously will be doing an outside jibe. If the tack is attached foreword of the forestay the manner of its attachment and gap between the forestay and luff of the spin may make an inside jibe difficult although not much gap is required. However, regarding comments about jibing a pole: if you are flying a true assym you never extend or support the windward corner with a pole in the manner you do a symmetrical spinnaker or a jib or Genoa. A true assym is cut to be flown w/o a pole and using a pole distorts the sail. Cheers John John McLaughlin _____ On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Matthew via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: 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 <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9:04 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Jeff Nelson <jhnelso...@gmail.com <mailto: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 <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray%20> Thanks - Stu
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