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>> Upwind lots of vang (more than block to block) and cunningham. so -- this is something I am VERY confused about the "vang adds power" is something I have read -- but I have ALSO read that if being overpowered, tighten the vang even more so -- this says that there is a point where MORE...

in heavy chop -- does not the front end, nose dive into and under the waves??? I thought sitting as far back in the cockpit (as close to behind the traveler clam cleat) as possible was the way to go

yep -- these are things I do -- just verifying. Also, I sit so far back given the heavy chop I have to keep my BACK knee slightly bent so I can get the the end of the tiller just under it (not the tiller extension) -- my feet are really BEHIND the hiking strap - to the point of being supported...

the question -- in heavy wind, is it better to detune the sails to keep the boat flat or let the sail luff a bit?? here are the specifics -- I am 53, 145 pounds, sailing on buzzards bay. radial sail. I do not race but have all of the most recent riggging upgrades. boat is 5 years or so old...