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Dave,
The HT loves to dig the bows in downwind when the chute isnt up. The combination of a very tall mast and skinny bows and you've got a recipe for a nice pitchpole on bearaway and running downwind in gusty over 30knot conditions.

I really pay attention to weight placement. Get your crew back when you turn. Also contrary to all other opinions discussed here, I sheet in once the turn is made, the sail presents less volume to the wind if you sheet in, so think about sheeting in and travelling in if its really windy.

And get the chute up quick, its your best insurance against digging the bows in.

Bill


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I wasn't contrary to that.