Backing Line??

   I have a Hobie Pacific with a self tacking jib arrangement. 

I have been reading the RYA Catamaran Handbook and on Page 115 someone talks about having a backing line on a self tacker as a good idea.

I understand the idea but what exactly is it and how is it fitted to the self tacker?

At the moment I just get someone to hold the traveller until the bow is properly through the wind.

Thanks for any replies.

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merlinghnd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote merlinghnd Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Backing Line?? Posted: 01 May 10 at 8:56pm
	I have a Hobie Pacific with a self tacking jib arrangement. I have been reading the RYA Catamaran Handbook and on Page 115 someone talks about having a backing line on a self tacker as a good idea. I understand the idea but what exactly is it and how is it fitted to the self tacker? At the moment I just get someone to hold the traveller until the bow is properly through the wind. Thanks for any replies.

Teamvmg Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 26 Feb 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 99	Post Options Post Reply Quote Teamvmg Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 10 at 11:09am
	A thin line could be run from the jib traveller car, to the end of the beam, around the boat and back to the jib car from the other side. this could be routed so that the helmsman could sit on it until the tack is done - useful for single handing. There is always potential for a foul up on an over- elaborate system like this. A crews single finger on the jib track is the best system!

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Online Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 May 10 at 6:31pm
	A light line from the traveller to the shroud each side, long enough so it doesn't restrict the movement is often OK.