Knowing when to shorten sail can be a fine art. Most books, magazines, and training course generally tell you that if you think it is time to shorten sail, it is to late! So how do you know when to shorten sail? I suppose you can get a thousand different answers here but to me the best answer is to get out there on the water and become familiar with your boat. What can it handle. Also be familiar with your crew. What can they handle? For me, I prefer to shorten sail very early. My crew, bride, firstmate and best friend fancies herself as a fair weather sailer and prefers a nice flat sailing vessal. If your sailboat becomes overpowered, it can round up on you which can be downright scare for the uninitiated. Not to mention sailing with your rails in the water. A scared crew can leave you short handed when you might need them the most.
Todays question:
If you are looking for new sails, it is best to measure your rigging dimensions yourself and not rely on the internet for your answers.
Please match the following:
A : P
B : E
C : I
D : J
