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Back Winding the Jib Section 3.6

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Rudy York
Rockwall, TX, USA
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Back Winding the Jib Section 3.6
Posted 2019, Feb 27 22:26
It seems that back winding the jib while tacking a monohull would be a good idea also, especially in light winds where there may be less momentum going into the tack.
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Patrick Grasso
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Reply 2022, Apr 26 10:59
I would agree with you! Cats tack very slowly because of the lateral resistance in the water created by two hulls. On a monohull, especially with a fin keel, good sailors will backwind the jib momentarily to help the bow around but it happens much quicker so there isn't a "need" for it as much as on a catamaran. Good grinders and trimmers help!
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