"Scott Vernon" wrote in message

Would shortening sail help? Can it be done on the 470?

Racing dinghies, as a general rule, have no provision for shortening sail,
either main or jib. Many sailors of these boats simply carry a huge luff in
the main to ease the heeling force. I've raced Snipes in 15kts. which ain't
fun, but letting the main luff to the forward edge of the battens pretty
much does the trick.

Max