Matt,
I worked foredeck racing for +30 years on boats of sizes from 24' to
40'....in my opinion, some boats the end for end is the way to
go.....other boats the dip pole jybe is the way to go.....some people
feel the dip jybe is too complicated, however, once you and your crew
get the process choreographed, it is actually simpler, easier and safer
than an end-for-end especially on a 36 footer that is mast head rigged.
One tip....make sure the helmsman does not over-steer too quickly
through the jybe....so, if the pole is too far foreward before the guy
is released/tripped we call it, , the jaw(s) are twisted on the guy and
won't release easily before the actual jybe, bring the pole back 45 deg
or more to make sure the trip of the pole goes smoothly....the jaw(s)
won't be twisted on the guy, it will drop easily........have the pit man
pull it down or the foredeck person do it. I always pulled it down and
towards me with the lazy guy.......and I stayed in front of the forestay
looking back......then have the helmsman steer until the chute is flying
out directly in front of the boat......attached the lazy guy....tighten
it up ...the jybe is made.....now the helmsman can come up into the
wind. The big mistake I have found doing a dip pole jybe is the
helmsman steers through the jybe too quickly......the more you practice,
the quicker and more precise you get, especially in a heavier
wind.....as a foredeck person, I would much rather do a dip pole jybe in
a heavier wind than end for end.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 -
Halifax, N.S.
On 2018-06-08 3:36 PM, Matt Knighton via CnC-List wrote:
Hey All,
Getting new running rigging on a recently purchased C&C 36.
What does the brain trust recommend for gybing: dip pole or end-to-end?
I.e. Can get away with only lite sheets or do we need guys as well?
Many thanks,
Matt
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