Flumpmaster, I think I got the idea but as you say it probably takes a lot of practice. Have been out yesterday with 20+ and quite big waves but even going down the waves with both hulls in the water would result in some though stuffs. Conditions were such however that we did not try to go "hot" anymore, we were just happy not to pitchpole <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> By the way, my crew is a surfer too and he really enjoys surfing with such a bg board <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
What was the position of your dagger boards, main sheet traveller, main sheet tension?
Lift boards if the boat is getting tippy. Keep traveller centered and main sheet tension high - you don't want to expose too much main sail area up top - as when the boat slows if you dig in this will just make the stuff all the worse.
Try looking a few waves ahead for the 'problem wave' and then once you get over its back and onto the face turn down. I'm not suggesting going super conservative - as speed is your friend.
As skipper I will also try and throw my weight back - as will the crew out on the wire. Did you have someone out on the wire?
Chris
