<< Subj: Re: Topping lift
Date: 98-08-27 13:51:04 EDT
From: DAVID_KAUTZ@HP-Sunnyvale-om5.om.hp.com
To: Saabdrver@aol.com
CC: wwpotter@tscnet.com
I've read that an adjustable topping lift can also be used to
"scandalize"
the main by lifting the boom and spilling air under heavy wind
conditions
but I've never tried that myself.
This is the way capsizes usually happen. The sail fills and lifts the boom
pulling the top of the mast over and under thus knocking the boat on its side.
Don't try this gimmick downwind or on a broad reach or you might force a
knockdown and get very wet....
SF