>
> I fly the big headsail in most conditions up to 16 to 18 (sometimes 20)
> knots, reefing the main once or twice as necessary to stay upright.
>
> As to muscle required, I do have winches installed but have _never_ used
> them. Most of the time I can grunt the sheet in, but while beating in the
> higher ranges may have to luff to adjust. As Solar Fry implies, timing and
> caution helps here.
>
> I love my genoa! :-)
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Combs
> WW
Hi Bill,
How high up is your ring for the inboard end of the whisker pole? And how
long is your pole. We have an adjustable pole and it seems to work best at
about 8-8'3" inches long.
Thanks,
Judy B