Last time I was sailing by myself upwind on the 36, I started playing the hydraulic backstay as my sole adjustment. The wind was 5 to 10 knots or so, and easing in the lulls and pulling on in the puffs felt very effective in controlling the power of the boat. Felt really good.
Used to do the same on the Melges 24 in certain breeze ranges and it was the fastest way to go. Bailey White 1979 C&C 36 Atlanta, GA
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