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Sometimes a third reef allows you to depower the
main in a safe and easy manner than rigging a trysail.
The sailing community is divided in choosing the
third reef or a trysail, as mantioned before I prefe
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re sailing with three reef and using the trysail as an
heaving-to sail, so the conclusion is not about the
choice between them but having both third reef and
trysail and use them wisely.
Running off
Sailing downwind is the best way to face storm win-
ds and consequent heavy seas. The best angle is
about 15 degree leaving waves on your quarters, this
allows the best surfing performances and keep you
away from breaking crests and makes pitchpoling
unlikely.
Reaching usually is more comfortable and someti
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mes very exciting but require lot of concentration at
the helm to avoid involuntary jibes or knock down.
In ocean sailing there is no problem about sea room,
if you are in a cosatal navigation consider these fac
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tors like distance from the shore or the proximity of
a shipping lane.
If conditions becomes prohibitive.
For a low ratio Third Reef is a more handy solution
than trysail and allow to trim the mainsail and a more
versatile sailplan even in challenging conditions
In these pictures, two Clip-
pers are using the Yankee for
strong winds
