Laser Mainsheet

   Hi All,

One of 'pupils' on my sailing class (he's a good sailor and helpful guy) reccomends putting a Fig 8 knot in the mainsheet when the boom is at 90 degrees, 

I did this and had no problems in light winds, 
In stronger winds I thought about this and decided that the Knot would prevent me easing the sail if I get overpowered on a run.
further thinking.. if I let the boom past 90 degrees it will be pulling hard on the cleated control lines.

Is the 90 dregrees stopper knot a good or bad idea ?

Also whist tacking around a course, I frequently look down and realise I've been 'knitting' with the loose ends of the mainsheet and tied my ankles in a knot!  

Does anyone have any suggestions

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Jumps Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 19 Location: Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jumps Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Laser Mainsheet Posted: 18 Jul 19 at 8:22pm
	Hi All, One of 'pupils' on my sailing class (he's a good sailor and helpful guy) reccomends putting a Fig 8 knot in the mainsheet when the boom is at 90 degrees, I did this and had no problems in light winds, In stronger winds I thought about this and decided that the Knot would prevent me easing the sail if I get overpowered on a run. further thinking.. if I let the boom past 90 degrees it will be pulling hard on the cleated control lines. Is the 90 dregrees stopper knot a good or bad idea ? Also whist tacking around a course, I frequently look down and realise I've been 'knitting' with the loose ends of the mainsheet and tied my ankles in a knot! Does anyone have any suggestions