tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post559182938926299643..comments2024-03-26T06:23:27.120+00:00Comments on Arwen's meanderings: Using a jib and mizzenstevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-65864437081609940032013-01-04T01:28:47.368+00:002013-01-04T01:28:47.368+00:00Steve:
I put up a few annotated pictures over at ...Steve:<br /><br />I put up a few annotated pictures over at <a href="http://donumvitae.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/navigator-rigging/" rel="nofollow">donumvitae.wordpress.com</a>.<br /><br />It will at least show how I have done the mizzen. I have never had a problem reaching the mizzen sheet from either side.<br /><br />It is always fun to read the adventures you have in Arwen. Have a blessed and happy new year!<br /><br />WayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-29582619957973698962013-01-03T22:51:39.546+00:002013-01-03T22:51:39.546+00:00Wise thoughts gained from experience. I checked ba...Wise thoughts gained from experience. I checked back and people did recommend a cleat on tiller. I looked a couple of hours ago and dismissed the idea. You have just confirmed my tentative fears. Your tips are gratefully received Joel and its good to hear from you. Happy new year as well. Hope you are well and thanks for tips<br />Stevestevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-9875868468703120132013-01-03T20:00:54.062+00:002013-01-03T20:00:54.062+00:00Hi Steve,
I've done a fair amount of jib and m...Hi Steve,<br />I've done a fair amount of jib and mizzen sailing now, and here's what I've learned so far.<br /><br />Obviously, sailing on a reach or run under jib and mizzen is no problem. The boat can handle just about any condition on these points of sail.<br /><br />If you need to sail upwind in a blow, sail under double reefed main, jib and mizzen if possible. The boat will point higher and tack much easier. If it's too windy for that, consider double reefed main alone over jib and mizzen. Furl the jib and let the mizzen luff. I haven't tried it yet, but I suspect she might tack easier under main alone.<br /><br />Sailing upwind under jib and mizzen is challenging. The pointing angle, instead of the usual 45-50 degrees, will need to be at least 60 degrees. That in turn makes tacking more difficult because now you're tacking through at least 120 degrees. In addition, realize that the jib and mizzen de-power almost instantly when you begin your tack, unlike the wider main which doesn't fully de-power until much later in the tack. Chop will quickly slow you down. Tacking is possible, but the key element is as much boat speed as you can muster. Fall off a bit, gain as much speed as you possibly can, wait for a puff, then throw the tiller hard over and keep it there. Let the jib back for a just a moment then quickly release the windward sheet and sheet in. Tack quickly. Don't do anything with the mizzen. Just leave it sheeted all the way in throughout the tack. If you are unable to complete the tack and find yourself in irons, complete the tack by sailing backwards. Throw the tiller all the way over on the opposite side, grab the mizzen boom and pull it toward you to back the mizzen.<br /><br />On another note, I would not recommend cleating your mizzen sheet to your tiller. The pull on the sheet will affect your steering by pulling the helm to one side or the other. A cam cleat on the center of the aft deck is better IMHO.Joel Bergenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368971898993662883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-65680416177405344052013-01-03T19:34:04.752+00:002013-01-03T19:34:04.752+00:00Or even go and play bit.......that is what last co...Or even go and play bit.......that is what last comment should saystevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-80043850151000889962013-01-03T19:33:14.999+00:002013-01-03T19:33:14.999+00:00Actually good points especially the go Andre bit!Actually good points especially the go Andre bit!stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932550661580632605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6263863416874538973.post-78820439614048058142013-01-03T16:27:14.134+00:002013-01-03T16:27:14.134+00:00Steve, I'm not sure there are any hard and fas...Steve, I'm not sure there are any hard and fast rules, certainly Greta (bigger and heavier at 25 feet) was a bit underpowered without the main, so unless it was blowing a hooley I would tend to keep a reefed main up. Off the wind or even on a reach often taking the mizzen off was an early reef and certainly helped improve weather helm - going to weather we would have it sheeted tight to help tacking and back the jib to get through the wind. guess you need to go out and play - which is as good an excuse as any for going sailing - enjoy!!!!Bursledon Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020592383830135476noreply@blogger.com