A few short Cat22 newbie questions

Feb 26, 2004
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Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Downwind I would use a tight outhaul to flatten the mainsail and provide maximum sail area to the wind. A loose outhaul will only bag the sail. Agree on the backstay.

Ease the outhaul to provide a fuller main shape. Also ease the backstay if you have one.