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For everybody talking about playing the main I hope they mean with the traveler and not the sheet...


I used to think that way, too - but I took some coaching and learned how to sheet in the puffs. I was startled at the effect and I've been doing it since. It takes timing, a fine sense of the puff and a good feel for the boat. Every time I feel like I start to get a handle on this cat sailing thing, someone shows me a new horizon.


I guess I have visions of splintered masts, but that also means there's wind. I'll play with the main sheet some if the wind is light to moderate to keep the top flowing, but I play the traveler more for the same effect (obviously no twist induced in the sail though) when it picks up. Once on full honk the main is left mostly alone.

Maybe some new things to try...