Single Handed Chute Help? - Page 3

ssullivan · 18-04-2008, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by defjef

The assym is like a huge genny and much easier than a chute with a pole and the sock makes setting and dousing rather simple. You can sail quite high with them too.

Have fun!

Thanks!

No pole required on a cat, anyway. That's why I thought it wouldn't be so hard. I was able to get close to a beam reach with it and it sure was fun.

See you in the 'Sound with it in late May.

defjef · 18-04-2008, 19:30

You're on~!

Southern Star · 19-04-2008, 06:10

Joli, I agree that setting a chute with a pole is not particularly difficult - although both setting, dowsing and jibing one is much more difficult with a pole than without. Really, as Sean has just found out, its another real advantage to catamarans.

Brad

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18-04-2008, 19:30	#2
defjef Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: up from NYC Boat: Shiva - Contest 36s Posts: 1,877	You're on~!

19-04-2008, 06:10	#3
Southern Star Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada; Playa Zaragoza, Isla de Margarita Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40 'Estrella del Sur' Posts: 1,014	Joli, I agree that setting a chute with a pole is not particularly difficult - although both setting, dowsing and jibing one is much more difficult with a pole than without. Really, as Sean has just found out, its another real advantage to catamarans. Brad