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downhaul for strong winds... Downhaul tension is of critical importance to sail trim... all rigs respond favorably to increased downhaul tension for high wind sailing. For strong winds it pays to be radical. More downhaul tension equals easier handling and greater speed in strong winds. An 8:1 hook system is recommended for easy application of strong downhaul tension; critical to strong wind performance.
When overpowered, tension the downhaul!. High tension
makes the sail's leech (rear edge) open and free,
releasing power from the top of the sail, making the rig
easier to handle and increasing speed. Sails from The Loft, as well as most other well-designed sails are built to respond positively to high downhaul tension. Maxed downhaul tension will make the leech soft from the head all the way down to the boom, which is the correct trim should you find that the sail too sail large for the wind strength. |