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Submitted on August 23, 2006 by David DiGiacomo

Question: I was reading the notes on the use of a tri-sail or storm jib. I have a 40' IP. What is a storm jib? Most IPs hove-to with a tri-sail on the mast not on the roller furling jib. How would a storm jib relieve the roller furling rig? Isn't is mounted on the roller furler? Isnt that too much force too far forward to be effective?

Thanks for your advice. I am not a novice but I have a lot to learn.

Dave DiGiacomo

Answer: Hi Dave,

A storm jib is a very small jib that allows you to sail in high winds. To use one you would have to remove your normal furling headsail and hoist the storm jib. Some boats heave-to better with a headsail backwinded to the weather side of the boat. Other boats balance well with just the trysail and the helm lashed over. You can practice on a 30 knot day and find out what the best combination for your IP seems to be. A partially unrolled Furling headsail will give you a good idea of how the boat will behave with a storm jib.

Regards,
Dan Neri

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