Orders were then given to set the jib and maintopmast staysail, and the former was set but the latter could not be, as the halyards were foul aloft. |
We can carry the spinnaker in combination with the mizzen staysail or we can carry either alone. |
Your approach will work but the sail will not be nearly as good as one designed as a staysail to begin with. |
I went forward and lowered the staysail so that it did not blanket the wind from the small, Yankee jib. |
She was under staysail and forestaysail only, perfectly equilibrated, and her speed and power were awesome. |
By contrast, an inner forestay and staysail can be left in place, ready to go when you need them most. |