Originally Posted by stevefisherkeller
Sailing a H-16 without the jib is not recommended as the jib is the forstay, and is how the rig is tensioned. Tacking a
H-16 w/o a jib would also be very difficult. You can back wind the jib to help push the boat onto the point of sail. Happy sailing.


Thanks for the info Steve. I guess I just have to get out there and do it.

Pretty gusty today for a first attempt though.

Jody Phillips
81 H16