The mizzen..yea or nay

[MANUIWA]

On a recent crossing I noticed that we rarely used our mizzen. Although being a small sail, I'm curious how others use this sail..if not at all. Any comments would be much appreciated!

[SailPenelope]

The Joy of Ketch

Pretty much says it all......

[jackdale]

I have sailed a few ketchs. I really appreciate the ability of the mizzen to balance the helm.

It is also cool to be able to head up or bear way without touching the helm.

[SkiprJohn]

Going to weather many ketch sailors do not hoist the mizzen but on a close to broad reach the mizzen adds quite a lot of power especially in light wind and combined with a mizzen staysail.

[zeehag]

i use my mizzen a lot more than i use my main sail.

[pistarckle]

With out a mizzen , what do ya lean on ?

[zeehag]

Originally Posted by pistarckle

With out a mizzen , what do ya lean on ?

prolly the admiral or the taffrail.....