To keep the sun out of his eyes.

Scotty

"Bart Senior" wrote in message
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Bob,

If youre IQ is 163, this should be easy for you?

Hint: The man was smart and lazy

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?