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Default Sea Anchors and Drogues

On Jan 6, 5:32 am, wrote:
dougking wrote:

... Wiht regards to storm jibs, I've been taught that you set them trimmed
tight & flat amidships; not like you would a normal jib. ...


I'd keep an open mind and an eye on the conditions. I've sailed my
storm jib just like any other jib -- I've even set it with outboard
sheets -- but we've been lucky enough to be using it in conditions
where it was prudent rather than required.

-- Tom.