Self-tacking jibs are increasingly popular on new-build yachts. They make a boat very easy to sail upwind, with minimal effort and action required! There is a trend to fit self-tacking jibs onto …

Mar 1, 2011 · The trend in boat design today is toward larger mainsails and nonoverlapping headsails that, in many cases, take care of themselves with self-tacking jibs. To ensure that …

Jul 27, 2024 · The basic principle of a self-tacking jib is simple; a means for the clew of the jib to remain sheeted throughout its arc of travel from one side of the sailboat to the other during tacks.

Mar 18, 2019 · Q: I’m seeing more and more self-tacking jibs out on the water (and in the pages of SAIL) these days. I can’t help thinking these boats are all hopelessly underpowered, especially …

The self-tacking jib kit makes flawless tacks and gybes possible as you don’t have to be in two places at the same time – handling the tiller and tacking the jib.

Feb 12, 2015 · A number of boats now have self-tacking jibs, but these are sometimes criticised because it’s said that they make it impossible for the boat to heave to. I have found the self …

Nov 12, 2022 · The Harken Crossbowâ„¢ is a self-tacking jib system designed for high-performance dinghies, skiffs, and catamarans under six meters (20 feet). The system features …

Aug 9, 2000 · What goes ‘round, comes ‘round, including the self-tending jib, which eliminates overlapping headsails and big winches. During the 1960s, the CCA (Cruising Club of America) …

Sep 8, 2023 · In considering the options among used sails (because dollars) I decided to try the shorter-footed offering, seeing an opportunity to set up a self-tacking jib. I did not want to deal …

Self-tacking jibs and staysails are popular on boats of all sizes because tacking is nearly automatic, with no need to haul in or release a sheet. They work well with furling systems and …