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see Matt Miller uses some kind of loop in the jib halyard rope to connect it with more tension on the mast cleat.
I can not figure out how he worked it out, It looks like he spliced some ropes on the video, but can not figure out how..
This is to answer the original question. This is for the older style (not-aussie) Jib halyards.
I have rigged the jib this way for years. It is a time saver.
The answer if fairly easy, but we must first start with thinking of when you bring your jib sail down at the end of the day -
1) Facing rear in front of the mast, uncleat the jib halyard, release just enough line to let the mast ease back (the forestay takes the load off the Jib sail) and hold the halyard with your left hand.
2) With your right hand remove the loop going under the mast cheek block and let go of it. It will recoil through the "halyard block" that is tied at the halyard and the Jib sail will drop about a foot or two. This leaves the halyard going through the block and tied to the becket. It looks a little strange, but leave it in this configuration for next time you rig the boat.
Hoisting the Jib:
1) Pull the jib halyard to raise the jib sail fully, do not pull the mast forward yet.
2) Halyard in your left hand, reach up to the "halyard block" and pinch the line just above where it is tied to the becket. Pull the halyard through the block for about two feet making a large loop. To do this you need to line out with your left hand. Put the bottom of this loop under the mast cheek block, while adjusting the halyard in your left had to keep it in place..
3) With both hands, pull down on the Jib halyard, pulling the mast forward and tie it to the mast cleat.
Once you have done this a couple times, it is quick and easy.