On Tue, 06 Apr 2004 20:26:27 GMT, Rich Hampel
wrote:

You can use the sock to 'partially furl' the spinnaker when gybing.
Just pull the sock down about ~30%. The spinn will keep flying but
easier to unload the pole,etc. Depending on the fullness cut of the
spinn, pulling down 30% with the sock, will sometimes let the spinn fly
free with some 'stability', at least enough to do an end-for-end
(dinghy style) pole gybe.


That is what we do since we got the sock. Just pull it down until we
feel comfortable. It doesn't make much difference in time if we pull
it part or all the way down.


Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a

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