Sailing a Thistle in Heavy Winds Part II: Off the Wind

This technical article continues the series on sailing a Thistle in heavy winds, focusing on off-wind techniques. It covers planing strategies, weight distribution, boom vang adjustments, and various sailing maneuvers to maintain control in blustery conditions.

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• sailing technique
• heavy wind
• racing
• seamanship