Jake,
Don't want to go higher just straighter. Was in the local lake and wind was changing as you crossed into open water. Felt like it was always moving around in front of the boat. We would be flying along just fine, the wind would accelerate, move forward, and next thing I know I'm forced to fall off hard to prevent capsize. Sometimes it felt like I was falling off 90 degrees or so. I'm new to spins so these may be basics to you. I might be doing it right and don't know it.