J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum Racing Tools and Techniques 2nd race with the boat and blowing 18 knots

I sit outboard on the rail and use a tiller extension so I can see forward. In light air it may be on the leeward rail and look through the slot.

In heavy air, you need someone to ease the main so you can turn off the wind. The transom hung rudder is very responsive, but you need to balance the loads with the sail trim.