[C320-list] Asymmetrical spinnakker

[Ed Edwards]

I recently purchased an asymmetrical spinakker and have used it cruising and
racing.  We generally have a minimal crew with moderate experience.
Routinely we sock the sail before jibing.  Only the working sheet is
attatched to the clew and the lazy sheet is kept at the bow.  After the sail
is doused we switch sheets, jibe and then set the sail.  This is a slow but
safe procedure.  I would like to speed things up during races.  We have been
encouraged to discontinue dousing the sock, using both sheets and flying the
sail around the headstay for the jibe.  My concern is that the lazy sheet
will go under the boat and foul the prop or rudder.

Does anyone have experience, positive or negative, which will help us speed
up the operation with minimal risk of creating problems?

Ed Edwards    REBOUND  #347