I normally don’t adjust the downhaul except when I have crew. I normally have it loose for downwind and tighter for upwind. So it is one less thing to worry about when soloing.

I probably tack slowly by your standards (or anyone’s), but I can roll tack when the wind is up. I normally have to back the jib if the wind is light or we have large waves. Backing the jib does give me a second to organize everything and regain my composure if things are crazy. In my defense, I don’t have dagger boards (one more thing not to have to worry about when soloing). Also in my defense, I am new to sailing.

Thanks for the tips, can’t wait to try it out thrusday.

Matt