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Jib & Pole

 

The Windmill achieves downwind speed without the need for a spinnaker by using the large jib.  A self-launching jib pole rests beside the boom until it is time to turn the 'Mill downwind.  A single sheet launches the pole and holds the jib out either in 

front of the  hull or stretched out beside the hull.  In this way, the jib can perform both like a Genoa for 

reaching downwind, and also as a spinnaker for running deep downwind.

 

The jib halyard can be loosened which causes the jib to fill out like a spinnaker.  This feature allows the 'Mill to run deep downwind: however the Windmill is also capable of sailing downwind like a catamaran.  To do this, the Windmill can be run a 

little higher on the breeze which dramatically increases her speed.  This increase in speed is usually worth the 

extra distance as it gets the 'Mill to the leeward mark sooner that the deeper (and slower) running boats.  

 

If the wind is enough to get the Windmill up on the surface, the ride is fast and exciting allowing the skipper to carve down the 

waves like a surfboard.  The pole automatically retracts when it is time to gybe or round the leeward mark.  

 

The Pictures Below Show The Jibs Out Front And The Width Of Both Sails When The Jib Is To The Side.

 

        

 

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