[Rhodes22-list] Stuck Jib line

[Michael D. Weisner]

Rummy,

I am surprised at your response!  Use both hands?  And spill your drink? 
There must be a better solution to the problem, after all, we are talking 
about "single-handed" sailing, aren't we?

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY

From: <R22RumRunner at aol.com> Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:24 PM
> People,
> You are over thinking the problem you are experiencing with the furling 
> jib.
> The problem is caused by you, the operator. You must keep tension on BOTH
> lines whether furling or letting the sail out. Keeping tension on both 
> lines
> keeps the line in the furling drum, per design. Use both hands next time.
>
> Rummy
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