J24 Rigging Basics - Rigging the spinnaker, hoisting, gybing, dousing, and spin trim.

[@MrJmpast]

Thanks so much for sharing this - hard to find good symmetrical rigging tutorials

[@jamesofreedman]

You're welcome! I'm glad it has been helpful for you!

[@victor-charlesscafati]

I am a J-24 instructor, and the idea of teaching this tied off to the pier is just awesome. I am certainly going to try it.

[@jamesofreedman]

Excellent we need as many J24 sailors we can get in this world! It's a perfect first step to learning the mechanics.

[@InformalGreeting]

The algorithm is scary. Talked to my wife about buying a J24 yesterday. Google searched for any for sale this morning. Open KZbin and this is at the top of my feed. Quite timely.

[@jamesofreedman]

Well if you have any questions let me know happy to assist. I love the J24 and I hope you enjoy your new boat as well! Where are you located?

[@goshawnab]

Excellent video, James!

[@jamesofreedman]

Thank you!

[@robertmaser1337]

I have a feeling this video will always make a great refresher at the start of each new season, thanks James! When you rig the spin sheets, it looks like you come over the lifelines, through the twings, and then back to the aft block, always on the inside of the lifelines. I've always kept the spin sheets outside of the lifelines all the way to the aft block (with the twinger reaching under the lifeline, picking up the sheet on its way by), but I'm excited to try your method.

[@jamesofreedman]

You know the world champions rig it outside and honestly outside is best in light air sailing hotter angles and it doesn't affect how the spin flies but inside distorts the shape. With breeze and the pole back it's easier with them rigged inside.

[@robertmaser1337]

That's great info, you've given me something to experiment with this season, thank you!

[@jamesofreedman]

@@robertmaser1337 it's all about troubleshooting and trying new things!

[@Sailabear11]

Awesome instruction! Great job in every way. Bravo!

[@jamesofreedman]

Thank you. We made the video to help our local fleet build crew. We kept having to teach this over and over so figured it was easier to have a video they could watch.

[@victorpujalte9051]

Muy buena práctica, me gusta

[@MichailPotapov]

Thank you for your video!

[@Palundrium]

What clip do you recommend for the halyard to keep it from blowing around? It’s hard to see in the video… I’m on a J/109 and we use a Nite Ize Gear Tie and it sort of works but you have to use it just right or it’ll either be hard to hoist or get blown right out of it.

[@jamesofreedman]

Here is the soak clip we use on all the boats, we use to keep it attached to the stancion however we have since been just keeping it tied to the launch bag instead. www.velasailingsupply.com/soak-halyard-clip/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh7K1BhCZARIsAKOrVqFWcnY73htWu5R6aaURc_SMo4PsRk8wByr2vc3umaodsCIFUdfPqIsaAu9WEALw_wcB

[@Palundrium]

@@jamesofreedmanAwesome, thank you. Exactly what I was looking for!

[@jamesofreedman]

Fantastic!

[@robemega]

What is the clip you used for the spin halyard against the rail? It releases automatically during the hoist?

[@jamesofreedman]

Soak Clip! I have them on all my boats. www.velasailingsupply.com/soak-halyard-clip/

[@robertfiorini2061]

I did not see a down haul is it not needed?

[@jamesofreedman]

We use a downhaul on our new boat as well as this one, however we didn't rig it in this video. We use it in big waves or anytime the pole lifts up, however in light flat wind we leave it off.

[@robertfiorini2061]

@@jamesofreedman Thanks that helps a lot, I've just bought a J24 and found your video really interesting will look out for more.

[@jamesofreedman]

@@robertfiorini2061 thank you and good luck with your new boat!