I agree with TeamVMG's remark. Wouldn't it make more sense to rig the boat correctly (= sail in the masttrack), lay her on one side and pull downhaul, outhaul, and mainsheet to a maximum as you would go upwind in extreme conditions and adjust the diamonds that they are just tight? Then you have enough mastband to get there if you need it but avoid over-tension.


F18: C2 / A-Cat: Minelli