High wind singlehanded gybing--been there, done that, got the badge for pitchpoling.
My advice:
-Keep speed up as much as possible through the gybe. This is most important!!!
-Keep the mainsheet fairly tight and the traveler at least inside the toe straps
-Fly the kite--believe it or not, it is easier to gybe with it because it keeps the speed up and the hull up
That sounds intimidating!<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> I have visions of the entire rig sailing off to Oz, while the bows attempt a voyage to the bottom of the sea!
How high are "high winds"? At what point do you just work to remain upright?
