For a typical windward/leeward course with port roundings, a weather takedown is ideal. As Joe stated, all the lines end up on the side you need them for the next hoist. Another good reason is that the foredeck crew can remove the pole early while the mast crew holds the spinnaker guy out to help fly the chute without a pole (the jib is up by now). This way the foredeck can stow the pole prior to the mark rounding and help with the takedown. The mast crew pulls the foot of the chute around to weather. Then the halyard is released. You can either drop down the hatch or into the companionway. This method does require a little more experienced/practiced crew. The nice thing is you get your crew on the rail for the weather leg sooner.
[This message has been edited by Alan Grim (edited 04-26-2000).]
