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Our "dirty secret" on the H16 is that the beam reach is prime pitch pole territory especially in higher winds and waves. While larger boats can power up and go, the H16 crew has to mind that leeward hull. On a reach, over trimming the jib and therefore back winding the main is an effective, though not ideal, means of depowering.


I thought the broad reach was ideal pitch pole territory. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> If the H16 can't power up on a beam reach, what point of sail has the greatest speed....close reach?

So basically, the traveler needs to be somewhat out and sails not trimmed for max power on a beam reach ?


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