When going upwind, what happens when the boat is sideways to big chop as you are turning it? It does have to be broadside to the waves temporarily, doesn't it?

The waves go undermneath, it wobbles a bit, but very little. Has to be pretty big waves to affect a 4m/13' beam. The actual time spent broadside would not be more than a single wave, so I guess you could chose your momment, much like when tacking. So far, though, it has not been a problem, on this or the bigger ones.

regartds,

rob