[C320-list] Fore Stay Furling Gear

[Peter Clancy]

I've also been in high winds that partially unfurled the headsail. In a couple instances, causing wraps that couldn't be undone in heavy weather conditions. Our practice has since been to furl the sail as tightly as possible around the head foil by 1) having someone put resistance on the sheet while furling in the sail, 2) keeping the taut sheet at such an angle that the sail furls uniformly from top to bottom on the foil, and 3) allowing the sheets to wrap themselves tightly around the sail a few times. At least this makes it more difficult for wind to find its way inside an overlap. I've also placed a couple of sail ties as high as I could reach when possible.

Peter Clancy
AROBAN  C320  #222
Miami, FL  
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  My genoa came partially unfurled about 1/3rd of the way down during a very  
  strong thunderstorm, too.  The only option appears to be either wrap the  
  entire forestay, or remove the genoa.
   
  Bert
  At Ease
  #442
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