Hiding the system in the rear beam is a neat idea, but I'm concerned that it wouldn't give the driver enough angle on the chicken line when trapezing in the aft position. This is why (I believe) the Worrell teams anchor the chicken line at the stern, not the rear beam.



When going fast (reaching or downwind) is when you are going to need the chicken lines the most. In this situation you really need to be as far back as possible on the boat. In my experience on both the P19 and I20, having your weight aft is more important than trapezing when broadreaching.



If you are trapezing at the rear beam, the chicken line must be anchored aft of your position in order to provide an aft-ward force.



Alan Thompson

I20 - San Diego