Okay, then don't. But I will attempt to add some qualifiers to my statement so that you or others like yourself may find it more palatable. Here is my attempt:

Cat's that have jibs that cause the skipper to be in a situation where the jib is in control of the boat and the skipper is not in control of the boat because of the jib should have roller furlers in place so as to give the skipper the ability to get rid of the sail that is causing him to not be able to control the boat.

I feel your frustration in your view of my remark. It is the same feeling I get when somebody says that they can't stop their boat or that a particular type of boat is unstoppable. Especially when they blame their jib.

I say, if you have a jib arrangement that disallows you to maintain control of your boat at all times, then that jib has no business being on the boat without a way to douse it.

If you can't accept my statements and you find them to be too ridiculous, fine. I'm okay with that as long as you are okay with me having those opinions.

It's a good forum with a few members who might have rediculous opnions.

GARY