With the EasyRig it is a nuisance, but no more. The backed rig weathercocks to face the breeze and the boat stops. Judicious use of the sheet and the rudders soon sees it back on course. As with shunting, passengers probably won't be aware that anything has happened. There is far less hassle than on a conventional marconi rig when caught aback.
Most sailing is done short handed.
With only a lightly loaded sheet and a steering wheel or tiller, crew are redundant. The sails are hoisted and lowered with the rig facing into the wind, regardless of where the boat is pointed. The hoister is only lifting the weight of the sail, not fighting the breeze and associated friction of the slides or luff rope. EasyRigs are reefed the same way as conventional marconi rigs. Either by slab reefing or roller furling.