Personally I sailed the P16 solo in some club races and then I'm not allowed to use the jib. Although I did sail my P16 with a jib the the lighter winds. It does give more power to the boat. However where I sail we often have decent winds and as soon as I must stand trapeze I leave the jib on shore.I point higher and like the faster manouvres without the jibin those conditions. Yes you've read that right, with the right technic you can tack the P16 on a dime without a jib.



Just do the role tack thing and sheet in and out at the right times. In when still heading up and out when you've passed throught the wind. Maybe even help by pushing the boom out when the wind is lighter.



I like sailing solo with just the main up as the boat become really simple then and it is the best way to go out sailing for just an hour.



Try both !



Wouter