How to Control Your Sailboat Without Reefing in High Winds

Imagine being caught in a narrow channel in high winds with no time or room to reef the mainsail. You must tack your boat down a channel with ship-killing shoals to port and starboard. What little-known three-step technique will you use? ***NOTE: As soon as you sail into clear water where you have time and space, reef the mainsail to get your boat under control. Author, sailor, veteran search and rescue skipper, and pro maritime instructor Captain John shows you the no-nonsense cruising skills you need for safer sailing worldwide. Visit his website at https://www.skippertips.com and sign up for his highly popular Sailing Tip of the Week. Discover how to get instant access to hundreds of his sailing articles, videos, FREE e-books, and much more!