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You first have to get your boathandling down and then worry the fine points. Race a lot and find a training partner to check yourself. Go upwind/downwind in all conditions to get your boat handling down. Make yourself go out in a blow and just do upwind/downwind...it's the best way to master...

A good new cleat may be the answer but don't overdo it - make sure you can adjust the outhaul if conditions change and you want more belly downwind. In a blow you really don't have many choices in a Laser - set it once and leave it there. Some embarrassing moments have been had by all of...

Remember to save your old sails for days like this...and never reef your crispy new ones.

Often the best way to avoid a drop. I used to do the grunt work for my fleets. VW Rabbits and Jettas were the best...simply flip boat on to deck, move bow alongside vehicle about 2' past cross bar...pick up bow and position on bar...pick up boat with hands on outside of transom...tilt one side...