Would anyone suggest the best ways to avoid being overpowered in very strong winds, >18-20 kts? I frequently encounter such conditions along with short, choppy waves in Buzzrds Bay racing -- but cannot seem to avoid being overpowered. I have only one set of reef points on my main, but even with traveler all the way to leeward, I seem to continue heeling way too much. I raced in 15-20 kts, with gusts to 30 kts yesterday with a #3 and reefed main and it seemed I had too much main and too little jib. I usually race with at most four other crew -- do I have too little crew weight on the rail? I am competititve in winds up to 15 kts, but not above. Any suggestions?
