How much is too much? I've had two friends, both A Class sailors, tell me I need to sheet my main harder. So, are the two boats similar in this regard? I would say I'm already sheeting hard though certainly not "block to block". It's possible I'm using too much luff tension.

Secondly, Stefan at 75 kb. thinks we could have been double trapped yesterday (I only have the single trap fitted becuase I usually sail uni.) in 12-15knots. Our combined weight is 180 kgs. I'm afraid that if we double trap and "sheet the hell out of it" I'll break something, namely the mast.

I have to say sailing with Stefan is a hoot! The guy has so much energy and is so positive!