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Fly Away Jib Pole, Part 2 Tips
 Fly Away Jib Stick part 2.Tips. I have been using the fly away jib stick for a good month or so. I have found that the length is perfect, 2m long. You can’t really have it any longer; the reason being it would hit your deck. Applying the pole on a run for goosewing. Let the helm pull quickly on the jib sheet and let go while the pole is being pulled down. This is the quickest method of applying the pole. As soon as the pole is out then you can cleat the jib. I also found out a few tricks, on a run goosewinged using your pole let the jib clue go out past 90 degrees from your forestay then head up on a very broad reach. Your boat will be very fast down wind and straight up on plane if hit by a gust. The boat responds so much better downwind. Make sure in windy weather you set your jib first and then pull the pole down hard, so the leech is held in a good shape. Jibing with the pole is a doddle, just leave it in position and jib. More forward momentum as you jibe the boat. Same as standard pole. Make sure you don’t use your jib pole in a close reach, as you will upset the flow of the air through your slot, it will become apparent when you maneuver the boat from beam reach to close reach. A great tip, don’t use the pole if you have to make lots of maneuvers, as it will cause you to loose concentration on the job in hand. Beating your competitors. Make sure you have clean air and no quick luffing battles, as your crew will be going ballistic with you. Happy Sailing Steve Blackburn 21333 and 21350 |
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