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I am just starting to race in our sailing club Capri 22s. Our races are in the late fternoon/evening so winds tend to be light and variable. What is the best technique for downwind sailing with a race jib (110%) and new North Main. I see a lot of wing-on-wing, but am convinced that sailing about 15 degrees off of DDW might be faster. What is the best sail set up and boat trim?

The best way to sail wing on wind that I have found is first of all to use a whisker pole that is about the same length as the foot of the jib you are winging out. Then once the sail is filled to windward sail about 5 degrees below a dead run. This will promote the mainsail to spill wind into the jib and keep it flying well. Do not sail to low as the jib will then be blanketed by the shadow of the mainsail.

Answer by Chris Snow