Downwind with the B

[Steve Carpman11081]

I have read much of the discussion regarding downwind sailing with the B

 

[newly anonymous]

chafe

I consider sacrificial spreader patches a must for BnR rigs. Another way to reduce chafe is to tighten the boom vang enough to take all twist out of the sail anytime you're going to let the main touch the spreaders on a broad reach.