January 11

What the Rig?

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Unique Rigging, originally uploaded by krash63.

I had to a double-take when I saw this shot. Not sure what this rig is called or what he benefits would be. It's not a schooner rig as the foremast would be shorter. Maybe its easier to single-hand. One of the early singlehanders in the Golden Globe Race in 1968 had a junk rig with similarly placed and sized masts.

Anyone?


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