Thanks for the tip, Harvey; it looks like a great book -- but I'm not sure I want to shell out $30 for a book on a subject so specialized, though I'm sure it would help me. On another spinnaker note: has anyone ever tried to make a spinnaker "sock" or douser before? I have an idea how it must work and am thinking of trying to make one. If spinnakers are as hard to handle (even dangerous) as I've heard, the sock would be the *only* way to single-hand one. (I do most of my sailing single-handed). Has anyone ever single-handed a spinnaker on an M-15? With or without a sock?
Hi Steve.. There's a book out called "Spinnaker Handling" by Bent Aarre (correct spelling). Like you, I have a spinnaker for my M-17, but never have used it. Now that I'm retired, I'll try it when the weather gets warmer<GG> Regards, Harvey/ Ga M-17 Stargazer #294