Hi guys, as we've been sailing more often in the Gulf of Mexico, the wind has been picking up a lot since the summer. We are still somewhat inexperienced (in other words, we still have to think about and make a plan when we change points of sail, it isn't intuitive and as you know, the boat is super responsive). We've been seeing 20 knots lately and I have not taken her out because I don't feel comfortable with that much wind at the moment.
So question 1; I have several foresails and have been using what I think is the full size jib. Apparently I have a storm jib as well (previous owner told me I had one). Is there an easy way to tell the size of a foresail buy the labeling? It seems that the area would be listed somewhere on the sail.
Question 2; I haven't done much downwind sailing in strong winds. I need to know how to rig a preventer. Can anyone explain how they do it?
As always, many thanks to everyone.
Christian
So question 1; I have several foresails and have been using what I think is the full size jib. Apparently I have a storm jib as well (previous owner told me I had one). Is there an easy way to tell the size of a foresail buy the labeling? It seems that the area would be listed somewhere on the sail.
Question 2; I haven't done much downwind sailing in strong winds. I need to know how to rig a preventer. Can anyone explain how they do it?
As always, many thanks to everyone.
Christian