In that case, you're probably more worried about flipping it on a run. Your wife will need to drive farther off the wind as the puffs lift the windward hull and drive the leeward bow down. Until you guys get the feel, it will largely be in your hands (literally) as crew to let go of the sheet when you're getting into trouble. If the bow really starts to dig in and the spray is getting deep, quickly easing the spinnaker sheet will often bring things back under control. As you get used to the feel, you'll know better when it is time to bail out on a puff and when you're just going really fast and deep. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />