[quote=rch701]Welcome to beachcats!
Less rake would help, but it not necessary
the jib would help alot. you could get pointed upwind and then backwind the jib to force the boat around.
more importantly, watch the water. when you begin moving backwards turn the rudders the other way. keep you mainsheet loose enough to get you past 45 degrees, then straighten the rudders and pull in the main to move forward again. it is good to know all the ways to tack in case you ever overload your boat with people in heavy wind and waves. (that kind of stuff happens too)[/quote]
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