It's a long boat, so you should go forward of the mainbeam if possible. On our T, crew lies down in front of the mainbeam, skipper sits just in front of the mainbeam (thats how we run it in drifters, moving back quite quickly when we get a gust as we feel a bit vulnerable there). Listen to the sound of water running at your transoms, when it goes quiet, you are far enough forward (this is in light wind conditions of course).

As mentioned, Murphy will strike and you will miss those wings to trapeze off. Bringing beer will garantee that it will be howling and no time to drink it
(Besides, I dont think sailing and alcohol mix up very well)