In article , JR wrote:
Joe, there is nothing wrong with Wilbur's (Neil's) advice.
I do the same thing when flying a cruising Spin off a short sprit
on Matilda. Just make sure there are no burrs on your hanks nor hairs on
your stays.
I'm sure my cruising spin is much more "snagable" than your
foresails, and I haven't hooked it yet in 6 years of running it that way.
BTW, I don't use a tacking line, I just let the wind push
the spin thru the slot in a controlled fashion. Even in light air the clue
follows around the stay nicely.
Your boat/sails are bigger/heavier so YMMV.

I envy you the adventure you are embarking on.
Much Good Luck

Regards,
JR
Matilda 20

There's just something wrong with Neal.