Grasp leeward spinnaker sheet forrard of the tweaker and walk back with it, pulling the spinnaker into the hatch. |
For running in high seas we put a large square sail forward, tripping the yard along the foremast, much like a spinnaker boom. |
We can carry the spinnaker in combination with the mizzen staysail or we can carry either alone. |
Almost everything on board, from spinnaker poles to steering wheels, is custom-made. |
The next day we broad reached with the spinnaker and by night fall we motored with no sails. |
A sail blows off the foredeck and a spinnaker drum jams so they can't jibe on the downwind leg. |