good video, but one more advantage to the letterbox; as the boom is FASTENED to the tack being sailed, to keep the crew safe, there is NO chance of a "Chinese gibe" as the boom is always on the same side as the chute, and no chance of a "power-up" while out of full control.
RUFKM? How to make an absolute mess of your spinny and all its lines. Not to mention the halyard was lowered too early and quickly. FFS - just ease the tack line back, gather the foot, and stuff into the cabin as halyard is lowered smoothly.
We primarily use a letter box drop in big winds and when we’re finishing in port and need a quick before hitting the break water.
good video, but one more advantage to the letterbox; as the boom is FASTENED to the tack being sailed, to keep the crew safe, there is NO chance of a "Chinese gibe" as the boom is always on the same side as the chute, and no chance of a "power-up" while out of full control.
RUFKM? How to make an absolute mess of your spinny and all its lines. Not to mention the halyard was lowered too early and quickly. FFS - just ease the tack line back, gather the foot, and stuff into the cabin as halyard is lowered smoothly.