[quote=MN3][quote=CatFan57]Question for tradisrad and MN3 who said release the traveler to assist in the tack. I understand why you want to release the main (so it doesn't weather vane you back the wrong way), but any reason why you're suggesting doing that w/ traveler rather than just sheeting out? (Maybe because we're talking about a tack starting from a situation where winds are so strong you'd be traveled out to start with?) [/quote]
I was suggesting in strong wind to crack the traveler off a few inches or more (and sheet the main in snug) to help control the power (reducing the angle of attack) during sailing... not for tacking. If you look at the sails after he dumps the main ... it is a big flopping pillowcase. this is fine while completely unsheeted (not sailing) but if you try to sail upwind with a pillowcase shape .. you're not going to have optimal control and it will beat the sail up with all the shake-rattle-rolling it will do (flog like crazy).
not sure who is in the video - and i mean no offence with my comments. but the more i watch it , the more i think his weight placement/management, sheeting and timing were why he couldn't tack.[/quote]
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