Jun 30, 2023 · We have a self tacking jib with a simple arrangement of 2 sheets set widely apart with a 6 part tackle on each sheet. This allows precise control over the trim of the jib and it is a …

Aug 9, 2000 · Designed properly, a modern boat can sail quite nicely with a large mainsail and working jib no larger than 100% of foretriangle. Today’s boats are lighter, which helps, too. …

Mar 1, 2011 · On a generic boat of this type, skippers would fly a 100-percent to 120-percent jib for moderate conditions. As winds strengthened, they’d reef the more easily controlled …

Self-tacking jibs are increasingly popular on new-build yachts. They make a boat very easy to sail upwind, with minimal effort and action required! There is a trend to fit self-tacking jibs onto …

Jan 8, 2018 · The main issue with jib self tacking is finding a way to keep the tension on the clew perpendicular to the luff. The IP uses a boom, a straight piece of aluminum attached to a …

Feb 10, 2011 · There are 3 ways to make a jib be self tacking: A) club foot, essentially a boom at the foot of the sail, tackle to the end of the club, with falls coming down on each side of the …

Sep 30, 2024 · Self tacking jibs are great, especially when tacking upwind aka beating to windward, aka sailing close hauled. If you are tacking (changing from starboard tack, to port …

Oct 21, 2011 · A self tending jib is a great solution for short handed sailing and close quarter work. It's not so good for light air, because you must reduce the sail area down to less than …

Oct 4, 2014 · The self tacking jib is an example of changing jib design where the increase in aspect ratio outweighs the loss in sail area. Sail thrust is a function of sail area and sail aspect …

Oct 8, 2023 · Down wind stability, sitting aft and goose winging help. The last two issues could be solved with a self tacking boom jib. International Canoes use a boom with a forward extension …