[quote=jackb][quote=macbeans ]I have the batten tension relatively tight since the breezes were light.[/quote]
Use light to medium tension for light air. You only need very tight battens for 10-15 knots in chop conditions. This gives your sail a lot of camber, which gives you power needed to overcome the chop. Otherwise a lot of camber would only slow you down.
I've had the same issue on my H17 new squarehead. The top battens need a bit more tension to remove wrinkles, but if there is too much, they would be hard to pop. Just remove the tension a bit. Make sure to remove the wrinkles, and then give it a bit more tension. This will give you a medium tension good for most conditions.[/quote]
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