A few short Cat22 newbie questions

[Lightnsail]

Downwind we used to set the main to full extension on downwind legs. It was what is called the full barn door mode. How does @Lightnsail use the outhaul on downwind legs?

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

 

[Stu Jackson]

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.

 

[Richard19068]

From The Cruiser’s Guide to Mainsail Control (Quantum sails)
The outhaul is usually only eased all the way off (approximately 100mm from maximum tension) when sailing off the wind


from David Dellenbaugh... champion helmsman, tactician, author, coach
Downwind
Sail depth -- In general, you want a fuller main shape downwind than upwind. This means you should ease the outhaul... when you go around the windward mark