the tension from the mainsheet translates to the forestay. Max mainsheet tension, 2 dudes on the wire at the back of the boat and you hear a crunch. It will be the bows pulling together due to the angle of the forestay bridle. Been there...
you should maximally sheet the mainsheet although it can be over done. I find that lots of mainsheet tension and trav down a tad is faster than trav midline and slightly off on the mainsheet.
Last edited by PTP; 06/14/09 03:00 PM.