clockwise around the winch (92) to the cleat (93) . The position of the genoa
sheet blocks will require adjustment to suit either the No. 1 or No. 2 genoas. These
blocks provide the means with which to adjust the tension in the foot and leech
of the genoas.
Some No. 1 and No. 2 Genoas are fitted with leech lines. These are used to
control the tension in the leech of the sails. If, on any point of sailing, the leech
flutters and you find that you cannot prevent this by adjustment of the position of
the genoa blocks, suitable tension should be applied to the leech line. However,
excessive tension will tend to cause the leech to hook inboard, and this should
be avoided
SPINNAKER
Winches are essential to control the spinnaker sheet and after guy in anything
but very light winds. Snubbing winches (75) mounted on the after end of the
cabin top as shown in Figure 19 are the most convenient. By using these winches
rather than the genoa winches, the sheet and guy may be controlled from the
foredeck or bow pulpit, thus allowing sight of the luff of the spinnaker sail when
reaching with the working jib or a genoa set. Use of the snubbing winches for this
purpose leaves the genoa winches free for the genoa when reaching.
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