Yup, raced once with a reefed main in 35mph and gusting stuff. Boat was very controlable, able to drive upwind with only me (175#) single trapped. Crew was on tramp with both hands holding the un-cleated jib, and there's the problem in too much wind...a cleated jib and a strong gust will knock over a 16 <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />