Question for all the pros -
You know how you're sailing along and the boat is heeling to leeward......and then a big gust pops up and you feel like you're going to capsize. Okay, at that point, and I'm sure there's a variety of things one could do to prevent capsizing, but what is the best way to maintain control and stay upright?
I know to let out on the mainsheet a bit to maintain stability but which way would you want the stern of the boat to go.....to the windward side or leeward side?
Example:
Windward is port side (left) and the boat is leaning to starboard side (right).
Maybe there's other maneuvers that one could do to prevent capsizing?
You know how you're sailing along and the boat is heeling to leeward......and then a big gust pops up and you feel like you're going to capsize. Okay, at that point, and I'm sure there's a variety of things one could do to prevent capsizing, but what is the best way to maintain control and stay upright?
I know to let out on the mainsheet a bit to maintain stability but which way would you want the stern of the boat to go.....to the windward side or leeward side?
Example:
Windward is port side (left) and the boat is leaning to starboard side (right).
Maybe there's other maneuvers that one could do to prevent capsizing?