I agree with everything previously posted. Another thing is when to cross the tramp, and in high winds this is the most touchy part of tacking. Do not cross until the Jib back winds, as soon as you backwind--it is time to go, and in extreme wind, you crew has to be on the ball...sometimes making a flying leap to the other side of the boat, or the wind will grab you and flip you over backwards. I have sailed many boats, and there is nothing like tacking a 16. Note: when I do not have experienced crew aboard, I gybe in high winds...I hate those upside down moments... When you gybe, have your crew feed the jib to 90 degrees as you roll through the turn, and you should do the same with the main. Do not let the jib go free or it will wrap around the forestay/jib stay...
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<br>I for one love my 16, it is a great boat.<br><br>