MASTERCLASS
Aug 08, 2019
4 minutes
WITH PIP HARE
Taking headsails down in a hurry can be a fraught time for any sailor – especially at night. These are the times when crew can be easily hurt or sails damaged so the manoeuvres should be well rehearsed. Here are some of my top tips for getting sail down in a hurry, and avoiding common pitfalls.
Spinnakers
The first and most important action is to reduce apparent wind as much as possible by sailing fast downwind. This may seem counterintuitive and will require a confident, well-practised helmsman to take control, but the faster you can drive the boat, the less pressure there will be in
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