What settings are people using when sailing uni upwind? I'm talking major changes-boards, mainsheet and traveler. The discussion has focused on going upwind in heavy air. Are people dropping traveler, say 3"? Raising boards the appropriate amount?
I think its harder to drive under main alone upwind, your eyes are forward, no tell tales up there to ensure you aren't pinching.
Finally, in the F18's and N20, the crew usually has the mainsheet in double trap conditions, and I usually hand it off in single trap conditions as well. They can play it properly and keep the boat moving at all times. Its simply faster, if the skipper and crew are synced. In my experience it is tougher to drive and sheet the main on such overpowered rigs than the skipper/crew combination. Bottom line-more time on the boat in heavier air.
Last edited by samc99us; 05/05/11 02:40 PM.