Letting the main out from a broad reach wouldn't get you much. Sheeting in
might be possible, but it might also cause the boat to head up (in this case
into the boat under power) if the wind is up. The only way letting it out
would work is if you're on a very shallow BR.

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"Jeff" wrote in message
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Capt. Scumbalino wrote:
Jeff wrote:

Release jib and Pull the main in amidships. Again, it depends on the
exact situation and boat, but this could release enough power to slow
enough to avoid the problem.

Would pulling the main in reduce speed more effectively than letting it
right out to flog?


The original post specified broad reach - so it would depend on just how
broad, and how far does the rigging permit the boom to go. Like I said,
it depends on the boat and the exact situation.