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THE GENNAKER WITH SOCK ⛵ how to use it single-handed and how to adjust it for cruising in the sim...
December 1, 2023 · 17 min · 50K views · Gulf of Naples
What this video covers
Rigging and deploying a gennaker with a sock allows for efficient single-handed cruising in light winds, typically between 7 and 15 knots.16:40 To rig the sail, secure the tack to the bow fitting, attach the head to the halyard, and lead the sheet externally around the forestay and outside the lifelines.1:38 When sailing solo, a single sheet is sufficient for long tacks.3:03 To hoist, head to a broad reach or dead downwind to blanket the gennaker behind the mainsail, which prevents premature inflation.6:24 Adjust the tack line height to match the point of sail: lower it when reaching and raise it when running.10:32 A barber hauler, rigged with a block on the midship cleat, helps pull the sheet lead forward to close the leech in light air.11:31 To jibe or douse the sail, steer dead downwind to collapse the gennaker behind the mainsail before pulling the sock down.14:07
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