In light air while tacking I'm having problems with the battens not
popping
over. Battens too tight?
Also, has anyone found a good wind vane that does not interfere with the spinnaker, spinnaker pole, or jib furler?
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F18 - 9 Lives
Apply more downhaul, and they will come over. You probably need some downhaul anyway if the wind is so weak they dont pop over automatically.
I agree with Rolf about the downhaul.
I use telltails on the spinnaker pole bridle wires. A bridle fly has a really good chance of ripping a spinnaker if it gets anywhere near it.
Later,
Dan
I put a masthead wind indicator on mine and if it's pretty light I will sometimes look at it for reference. Typically though, some streamers tied to the spinnaker pole bridle wires is plenty of information.
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