billmcinnis
Member
The Gust-adjust variations of the Jens rig seem like a good idea. I’ve fiddled with them, but, having to use the end of halyard to make the loop results in kind of a messy arrangement. The need for the doubled line to haul it up the spar results in an overly long halyard which is awkward to stow. Also, each time you go sailing you have to either retie the loop to the right length or retie the hitch to the spar in the right location. Either of these is a pain.
Having to do this seems kind of silly to me. If the rules allowed it, you could tie the loop with a separate short piece of line and leave it permanently installed. You could then use a separate, short halyard for the Jens. This would make it much more convenient, require less line, and make for a neater arrangement. Also, when the loop wears out you wouldn’t have to replace the whole halyard, just the short piece. There doesn’t seem to be any cons, and I think the class should consider a rule change.
Having to do this seems kind of silly to me. If the rules allowed it, you could tie the loop with a separate short piece of line and leave it permanently installed. You could then use a separate, short halyard for the Jens. This would make it much more convenient, require less line, and make for a neater arrangement. Also, when the loop wears out you wouldn’t have to replace the whole halyard, just the short piece. There doesn’t seem to be any cons, and I think the class should consider a rule change.