[quote=eb916]Thanks for the input guys. I finally had to seek help from you experts after having to reach inside the first row of docks at the club headed to the little beach area I launch from and turn to the beach with the wind behind me going onto the beach. Had to waive off the first attempt as it started to accelerate hard in what I would call inside the marina! Managed to circle out and rethink. Got the thing outhauled, downhauled, sheeted like mad, and traveller centered up like you suggest and it brought it to a manageable pace.
Was hoping there was some other trick for heavier wind or to look a little more under control! In light wind I occasionally get a jib batten hung on the mast and cant pull the jib through on a tack. I thought about stopping in irons and forcing the batten to hang up and try to bring it in with the slot gap shut but I wouldn't call that smooth or practical!
Man it is fun to sail in the open water but it can sure as hell scare me when I don't need the help! haha. Thanks again. I enjoy reading up on these boats on the forum. Good stuff on here and looks like some folks with some Prindle experience too.[/quote]
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