In Steve Dashews book " Practical Seamanship" He talks of this method to run down wind connecting the jibs clew to the end of the boom, thus connecting the 2 sails. as i think the guy is god , im certainly going to try this as im trying to get away from carrying a Gin pole as the Tophat doesnt really like to run dead downwind anyway.
Steve says that this plan eliminates or reduces cupping of the jib, improved steering, comfort and speed.
anyone tried it?