The Twistle Rig
The twistle rig certainly stands up to its claims
Greatly reduces the rolling.
Reduces the stress on CREW & yacht.
Easy to hoist & stow.
No sail chafe.
No collapsing in light airs.
No wrapping around forestay.
Reduces the load on the helm, saving power from
battery.
May safely be used at night as one person can furl the twins from the safety of the cockpit.
The twistle rig
The twistle rig consists of two lightweight poles and a
universal joint supported by an up haul from the mast and downhaul to
the stem head. The only control necessary for the twin sails is the two
sheets. As the two poles are not attached to the mast but are allowed
to float with the movement of the yacht this reduces the normal rolling
associated with running down wind.
The twistle sails recommended are: -
1. Two sails of 130% hoisted in a twin grove furling system.
2. Twins sail joined at luff and hoisted in single grove furling system.
3. The twin’s sail made of lightweight spinnaker cloth tacked to a furling drum and head swivel independent of existing sails.
To stow the sails
1 Release both sheets and the up-haul supporting the U/V joint.
2 Furl in the sail while running down wind.
3 When all is calm stow the twistle yards and lower the sail.
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