Rigging Your Jib Leads or 'To Each His Own'

A comprehensive examination of jib sheet rigging systems used on Thistles. The article compares five common methods: the original Douglass rig, blocks with snubbing winch, two-part jib sheets, automatic cleats, and bulking jam cleats. Each system is evaluated for advantages and disadvantages in various wind conditions.

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• rigging
• technical
• jib sheets
• boat maintenance
• sailing technique