OK, my "OPINION" on dangerous cats...

I've sailed such a cat (Tornado) all my life. Have I ever been in a difficult spot because of the non-furling jib. No. (...that's a FACT, not an opinion BTW ). Being unable to stop a boat b/c of a non-furling/dousing jib seems odd to me. Ease it and head up, no?

I've also sailed Tornados in gales under jib alone after dropping the mainsail. She sails beautifully and controllably in such config. Ya, tacking/pointing is pretty tough, but you can always "tack" by gybing around the long way.

Mike.
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