[quote=HULLFLYER]Basically what you are looking for is 2 settings.
#1 For light and heavy winds-Tension the battens just enough to remove the wrinkles in each batten pocket. Yes the setting is the same for light and heavy winds.
#2 The POWER UP setting-Stuff the battens in snugly, this will increase the camber and move the draft forward. Less down haul and less out haul
There is a detailed approach to insure a smooth sail shape with the 2 above settings, Down haul, out haul mast rake and sheet tension will come into play.
#1 light wind- More down haul, out haul and batten tension will give you more sail area, heavy wind, same setting will produce a flat sail shape which will get the wind off the main sail quicker
#2 This setting I like to use when the wind is moderate and bumpy sloppy seas, it allows the wind to stay on the sail longer which helps power through those sloppy sea state[/quote]
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