I also have another question: Does everyone run a cleat on the spin halyard to lock it in the sock/snuffer? The fellow I bought my boat from did say that every now and then the wind had unexpectedly grabbed the head of the sail and pulled it out. My boat doesn't have this, but the newer infusion at my club does. Is this a worthwhile addition, or does it just make it a PITA to raise the sail? I always pull the head of the sail completely inside the sock so I'm not sure it matters.
I don't and I think most don't for the reason that you stated. The last thing you want is the snuffer line getting accidently cleated on the raise. Sometimes the head of the spin will start to sneak out on a long choppy upwind distance race but we just put a slip knot in the snuffer line at the snuffer block on the tramp.
