Junk Rig

We will outline in some detail our seafaring life so that you know when we talk about sailing junk rig, we speak from a lifelong sailing experience. However, we will never stop learning. Many of Pete’s ventures mentioned here showcase that a junk rig is a viable cruising rig for those who might be interested in it.

The junk rig is, without doubt, the most efficient cruising rig. As a junk rig is not the norm, this puts most people off from even considering it. In many ways, you need to experience a junk rig to fully appreciate its wonderful qualities. Come on board!

In a few simple words, the rig’s qualities are:

• Despite perceived wisdom and unjustified criticism junk rigs sail well to windward compared to an average cruising bermudan rig, but cannot compare to a racing boat.

• It is easy to reef and handle in squally conditions

• The sails are self-tending when tacking, making short tacking under sail effortless

• Simple DIY sail making, plus low cost and ease of repair

• Unstayed mast removes the rigging wire problems

• There is no need to change sails, and no sail bags down below

• For many more, read “50 Advantages of Junk Rig” by Annie Hill:

• https://app.box.com/s/2c2hsbay8fnqprvtpch8

**Junk Rig Association YouTube **Channel – Introduction to JR:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/vzYrltpD5x4?si=15fI2AbKgRq7wRTB

Part 2: https://youtu.be/EKWEOnfh3HY?si=myIXG3An7Ls8ZGjy

Part 3: https://youtu.be/2IvhNRh3gho?si=eJbvwIhvN3noKZw2

Part 4: https://youtu.be/_CxEqrqwdes?si=QvPDtYsznmtHURxr

3D Model for Junk Rig

https://skfb.ly/6RXqL

Join the Junk Rig Association where a wealth of information and expert advice is at hand. https://junkrigassociation.org/