Catboat across the Atlantic? (16')

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  1. Paul Scott
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    I seem to rememember some talk about a sail like this (one with a really thin leading edge) being a bit fiddly to get in the groove. I've never sailed a junk rig, though.
     
    Paul Scott, Mar 27, 2008
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  3. Timothy
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    How about somrthing like this? Telescoping lateen junk Hoyt ?
     

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