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jibing
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08/20/00 10:26 PM
08/20/00 10:26 PM
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I have sailed on my parents j-30 for many years now and we don't do much racing. However, next year I hope to invest in new sails and get out doing some PHRF sailing on LIS. I have a lot of experience on other boats such as a farr 40 and baltic 43 and j-92. On the j-30 it seems like everyone takes the pole off the mast to jibe. However I would think it would be quicker and easier just to do a dip jibe and get spinaker sheets which have a lazy guy and lazy sheet. Obviously this means rigging the car on the mast differently so its easier to bring up for the jibe, but does anyone dip the pole to jibe ? I would also imagine that this might go against class rules but I don't want to do much one design racing since almost all the regattas around where I am are PHRF.
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Re: jibing
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08/21/00 11:12 AM
08/21/00 11:12 AM
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Because the clas J/30 pole is 1 foot oversized, it's a bit more difficult to dip. Almost everone I know of end-for-end gybes. It's not difficult actually, and most importatantly, keeps weight off the bow.
It is still possible to use lazy sheets if it's really blowing.
Dennis Bartley Planxty, s/n 23994 hull 205
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Re: jibing
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08/23/00 12:31 PM
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Thanks for the help, seems like end to end jibes are the best way. On a separate note I assume that the normal crew size on a j-30 including the skipper is around 6 to 7 people?
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Re: jibing
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08/24/00 11:49 PM
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i just have one more question (for now ). in terms of sail makers which is the best to use for a j-30 in the LIS area (preferably a local sail maker). Obviously North makes very good quality sails but are they that familiar with j-30 sails? I noticed that Banks Sails has a tuning guide posted here. also what is the current price range for a new set of sails (is it still within like the 2,000 to 4,000 range for a new main?). thanks -chris
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Re: jibing
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08/25/00 11:58 AM
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Awsome. We have been very happy with our north sails on the j-30 (and since they are around 15 to 20 years old it's time for a new set). There is a North Sails loft fairly close to where I am which is good. Thanks for the advice -chris
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