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When the wind speed increases to 25 knots you want to twist out the top of the sail

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Paul Handly
Falls Church, VA, USA
Skipper Level II
Status: Sailor
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When the wind speed increases to 25 knots you want to twist out the top of the sail
Posted 2022, Mar 29 23:26
I understand that spilling wind from the top is the correct answer but doesn't tightening the leech (outhaul) of the main not spill wind from the upper part of the main? Or is it tightening the leech incorrect because the sail is already reefed and the reef point is designed to pull at a 45 degree angle on the clew, thus tightening the luff and leech simultaneously?
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