I can't see myself EVER trying this method(center the traveler in heavy air) on a $30,000 cat (let alone my 19 year old cat)
Originally Posted by Jake
Originally Posted by pgp
I've rarely been in such conditions. In survival mode I go head to wind as close as possible and still maintain steerage. Haven't drowned..yet.


What if you want to go the other direction?

The correct answer is to drop the main and let the jib drag you along...if you're not still racing or convinced that it would still be faster than flipping a dozen times.