On some of these pics, it looks like some the sailors are beating to windward (from the main traveller position) while having their spis up.

I recently bought a spi for my Hobie 16 (am I still allowed here?) and was wondering how high you can point with it - any thoughts on that?

Of course, I could have tried it out myself, but on the two occasions I felt the wind was too strong to do it - my bows always buried when I went any higher than a deep reach.

I appreciate your input.

H77