Testing a DIY jib sail in strong wind (new video)

I took my DIY Sunfish jib sail to Muskegon Lake for the Michigan Messabout 2025 event. I added a few improvements to the rigging, including soft shackles, aluminum bowsprit, and separating the fairleads from the cleats. I think it would've worked perfectly if I had remembered to adjust the gooseneck a bit more

Enjoy the video! Super fun event. It was a nice challenge to sail up the channel, though I cut out the most frustrating parts when the job sheet would catch on the mainsail...

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