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Re: Storm Jib
Hello,
IMHO, a storm jib is used if you are OUT there (out of sight of land, no hope of being in a safe harbor for a day) and a big storm is forecast to hit, or you get hit with a storm that comes up unexpectedly.
For the type of sailing I do (day sails, weekend trips, typical coastal cruising), I don't feel that I need a storm jib. If bad weather is forecast I will stay home (or in a harbor). If I'm sailing and I get hit with bad weather (more than 30 kts of wind) I will just furl the headsail, reef the main, start engine, and either ride it out (if it's short duration like a squall) or head for safe harbor if that is possible. Either way, I don't see myself ever having to sail in more than 30 kts of wind for more than an hour or two.
good luck,
Barry
Barry Lenoble
Deep Blue C, 2002 C&C 110
Mt. Sinai, NY
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