Submitted
on June 29, 2006 by Dean Ross
Question:
I have recently installed a CDI Roller Furler with a New North Sail Genoa.
My question is about securing the Headsail after it is Furled. What is the best way to tie it off to prevent the wind from Unfurling it? I have been searching for information on this topic but I have not found any good advice yet.
My thinking is to wrap the sheets around the furled sail and then tie them together and tie an additional line around the sheets and the sail and tie it off to a Bow Cleat.
Please advise if there are any instructions or diagrams of the best way to secure the headsail.
Thanks,
Dean Ross
Answer: Dean,
Thank you for the question, it is a question that
we are often asked. If you are leaving the sail out in normal conditions
then tying the sail off is rather simple. The best solution that I have
seen is to furl the sails until the sheets go around the sail a few times
and then tie a sail tie around the sail. Provided that you pull the sail
tie tight you should nit have any problems with the sail becoming unfurled.
If you are worried about the sail because a storm is coming in, then I
suggest that you take the sail down any time a major storm is do in.
I hope that this helps.
Regards,
Dan Calore
Email North Sails with your question today!
