When downwind if there is a lot of wind around I will often take the main down and just continue under the genoa which makes it easier for the autopilot to cope and in cruising mode doesn't knock the average speed too much. And it is easier on the nerves if you not waiting for the main to gybe. Copyright Rod Heikell 2000. All rights reserved. The material on this site is copyright and not to be resold, distributed, copied or re-used by any third parties without the written permission of Rod Heikell.
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