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This drawing shows the single-halyard system we used for the gaffs on Jakatan, a modern schooner. In a recent all-schooner race in San Francisco, competing against several larger vessels, Jakatan was first to finish by 14 minutes.

One size, or style, does not fit all Issue 74 : Sept/Oct 2010 Writing about rudders was not much fun. Writing about rigs will be more fun. Everyone has an opinion about sailboat rigs. I have opinions ...