Years ago I used end for end with lazy sheets and guys on my J 35.  It was
incredible fast and smooth with a coordinated, experience crew.   But in the
real heavy stuff dip pole kept things in better control.  On my 44 I would
not attempt anything but dip pole.

 

Fred Hazzard

S/V Fury

C&C 44

 

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Gary Johnson
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 2:15 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

 

Typically I have raced on boats in the 33 to 48 foot range as foredeck.  My
opinion is anything over 33 feet probably calls for a dip pole gybe but
that's just what I'm used to.  It is very important to blow the babystay
before you gybe!!!!!!  I have forever etched in my mind the sound of carbon
fiber snapping in half as it hits the baby stay.  

 

AND.......Always grip the lazy guy the same way, with your thumb facing the
clew of the sail and never let go until it is pressed firmly into the jaws
of the pole with your thumb.

 

Gary 

At present, foredeck on OPB

SouthEastern CT

 

From: Tim Goodyear <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Spin Jibes: Dip Pole vs End for End

 

The baby stay has to be slack before gybing, otherwise it will get messy
with either technique...

On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 11:35 AM, Richard N. Bush <[email protected]> wrote:

I don't race, but I find this conversation interesting; my question is that
none of the commentary has ever mentioned the baby stay...do you race with
out it? or is it moved? thanks

Richard

1987 33-II

 

 

Richard N. Bush Law Offices 
235 South Fifth Street, Fourth Floor 
Louisville, Kentucky 40202 
502-584-7255


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