[quote=rattlenhum]This is yet another reason that I recommend against getting in the habit of backwinding the jib to tack (on a H16, at least). In heavier air, once backwinded it can be very difficult to release. Either by mistake, a fouled sheet, or just not being able to do things fast enough sailing solo, I've backwinded the jib in heavier air on several occasions. The bows lift, wind gets under the tramp, the skipper's weight is necessarily at the stern trying to pass stick behind mainsheet...and it's wheelie time.
I think you've got a good handle on the turning the capsized boat into the wind issue. I've heard of folks trying to "swim" the tip of mast around, but that sounds like a bad idea to me on many levels. Be aware that burying the bow doesn't always work as well as expected...not sure why (maybe wave action?). When I'm sailing in iffy conditions (cold, windy, solo, no help around, etc.), I try to stay away from leeward shore as much as possible to allow lots of drift room before hitting rip-rap, seawalls, piers, etc. If I sailed in bigger water often, I'd probably carry a drogue or such as MN3 has suggested before.[/quote]
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