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Hi all, It is almost Spring and we can't wait up here in Alaska to get sailing again. With a record snowfall here in Anchorage of more than 10 feet --so far and really low temps -20 to -40 it has been a Winter to forget about. I have a quick question: Why are some self tacking jibs configured with a sprit of some kind and some are configured without any sprit. The way I see it they can both be self tacking. The only advantage I see to the sprit or small boom is to keep the jib formed. I have attached two pictures for reference. The first is the self tacking jib using a small sprit or boom. It is set up on a roller furling rig as well. The second picture is a typical jib without one. Thanks in advance for your advice. Happy sailing. Bob Clayton First Attempt ( #199 Core Sound ) Eagle River Alaska
