That may be a racing mentality but for cruisers, one reefs in heavy wind.

CN


"Wally" wrote in message . ..
"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message

If I desired to pull my outhaul all the way out so the sail is flat then
why would I bother having a shelf foot. The shape of the main is
optimal with the shelf in place.

I thought the idea was to use the outhaul to flatten the main in heavy wind;
and let it out for more belly in light wind.