Bacho - I don't have a stand up spring in my setup. 95% of the time the tension of the main sheet is enough to hold things up. However in super light air one might be helpful as I've had a few instances of the main getting cleated and was not able able to flick the sheet to release it.

Sam - I didn't have Collin messing with the jib during tacks (although I realize its a good idea for a bit more acceleration out of the tack). I had him manage the main sheet all the way through. Sheeting out as he came in off the wire and then slowly sheeting in as he went back out again.

Also, I have the tail tied in to my traveller which means clearing the sheet has to go behind the cleat on the tramp. I had a thought that separating them might be an interesting idea.


Jeff R

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