[quote=MN3]
If your on the wire and hit a wind pause...i think you do have enough weight to pull the cat over you (windward) and many of us catsailors have capsized this way... even a 150 person can have this happen.
I work my legs pretty well in those conditions and when i hit a wind pause (usually the lea of an island or building) i squat my legs and bring my body to the hull... this helps with windward heel... but as mentioned above.. you may need to get off the wire completely.
i have an adjustable trap set up so i can raise and lower my weight.. this helps when i need more hiking action (weight over the side) or if a wave is coming at me.. but wont do much in puffs/pauses.
One thing that can really help.. is learn how to read the wind on the water.. i can see when the wind is going to stop.. or pick up by the ripple action.. the better you can read this.. the better you can predict what action is needed ahead of time... [/quote]
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