Backing the jib is a common way to speed up a tack in light airs.

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"Doug Miller" wrote in message
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| sailed with another fellow today, who suggested that during the tack, that
i
| not pull the head sail sheet in too soon, but leave the sail full as the
| boat swings around, and then only after establishing new heading, trim the
| sail.
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| only got to try it once before a little pop up thunderstorm arrived,
putting
| us back into the dock. seemed to make an improvement on my tack. will
have
| to wait for another chance to try.
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| comments?
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