Pachuca's Storm Jib

I've just hoisted Chiquita's storm jib that Brenda brought from Australia and we both think that it sets very well. It has an area of 30 sq ft in contrast to the 130 sq ft staysail which I could not carry comfortably beyond 35 knot winds. The new sail should work well with the storm trysail

The storm jib will have to stand up to very strong winds but it is in practically new condition and is extremely well stitched - triple stitche in places.

For the trial I used a piece of rope to connct the tack of the sail to the deck fitting, but I plan to get a wire strop for the task, long enough to place the sail a bit higher up the inner forestay.