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.