The trick is to rig for enough weather helm where it will turn into irons fairly soon, but not so much that you wear your self out fighting it all day.

In all reality if you fall off the boat while sailing solo, chances are pretty good it will capsize. It is unlikly that you will fall off in 5 kt winds. Unless, of course, you are auditioning for a Vonnage commercial


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