You are sailing on a close reach when a strong wind suddenly heels the vessel hard over. Which action should you take to reduce the heeling and yet maintain speed?
• Sail trim and balance when the boat is overpowered (too much wind for current sail settings) • Difference between heading up (toward the wind) and bearing away (away from the wind) on a close reach • How easing vs hauling in the mainsheet affects both heeling and speed
• When a gust hits and the boat heels too much, what quick sail adjustment usually reduces heel while still keeping driving force? • On a close reach, if you change course slightly, which direction lets the sails work efficiently without increasing heel even more? • Which sail (main or jib) has the bigger effect on heel when overpowered, and what change do you make to that sail to stand the boat up?
• Identify which options reduce sail power versus increase sail power—which do you want in a sudden heavy heel? • Check which answer both reduces heel AND keeps the sails drawing instead of luffing completely • Make sure the course change (toward or away from the wind) is consistent with the sail trim change in that option (trim and heading must match).
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