As I predicted, a "clever" but wrong answer. The jib likely can't be trimmed so
there is no sense in trying; the main however, can be trimmed if its on a
traveler - failure to do that is lazy, but not smart.

BTW, the wording of your original post implied that he actively adjusted the
jib, not the he didn't bother to tighten it when it was appropriate.


"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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Solution:

Because you are about to shut off the engine!

The hints we Lazy, smart, sailor...

The reason is simple. If you are lazy and smart you don't
want to trim the sail twice. If you are a sailor, you would not
want to leave the engine on.

So, you trim the sail to luff slightly, as you motor. Then
shut off the engine, the boat slows down, the apparent wind
swings slightly aft, and you find the sail is now trimmed
correctly.

You can see how I knew immeditately this fellow was a
good sailor. He was thinking ahead.

It was a tough one.


Bart Senior wrote

Another question inspired by a Dutch sailor. I caught on
to what he was doing, because I was not occupied with
anything else at the time. No one else on board did.

Impress me with your genius! [15 points]

While motor sailing, close hauled, you trim your jib so that it is
slightly luffing?

Why would you do this?