To De-Power a Hobie 16

Starting from Full power
Both out on the trap and no problem with power
Rake is set so the main is block to block main leach is tight and the jib leach is tight.

De-Power in stages as the wind increases.

1) Drop main traveler about 3 inches and jib traveler one inch (this allows you to easily get back into full power mode if it get lighter). Add Cunningham.
2) Start to rake back a bit. Rake will do a lot of things. It will move your center of effort back, meaning you will be less likely to pitch-pole. It will move your center of effort down a little. It will present a flatter main (depth/chord length) to the wind. It will allow you to get block to block with more twist in the main dumping air. The last is maybe the most important
3) Drop travelers more and add Cunningham.
4) Rake back more
5) There is a point where you will probably reach a maximum rake and traveler down. It is most likely not the maximum attainable. At this point you probably need to pinch more and well. Tactically in this velocity it may be faster to sail in the lulls.