Timbo,

Some of us F17 guys have added cam cleats just aft of the daggerboard wells where we have also relocated the rotator cleat. If the wind is right during the distance race, I will cleat the spinnaker really tight then use the traveler and/or head low when the gusts hit. Now you gotta be " in the mood " to do this plus the situation has to be right. If you have a big lead, there is no need to chance it. On the other hand, if the F17 or whatever you are racing goes to this and starts leaving you in his wake, most racers cannot resist trapping out and chasing.

Tom Turlington
F17 #124