be honest - how often do you get to do it?

[FullCircle]

Actually just though of another issue. On the East Coast, particularly in the Blackwater and the Crouch, the wind goes straight up and down the river normally, giving a dead run, which is rubbish for the cruising chute. Ours can be flown to about 165 degrees with the pole out, then it becomes orribly unstable. So it can be a faff to use it downwind tacking.
However, its a demon sail when the wind is from the South. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Rivers & creeks]

I remember that day when the wind came from the south as well /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Marmalade]

We bought a whisker pole and use it to pole out the big genny when downwind. It doesn't give us anything unless the wind's aft but when it is it makes a big difference - way easier to handle and rig etc. - I love the look of a goosewinged boat too.

 

[Rivers & creeks]

That is a nice simple idea - thanks