I've also struggled with tacking for many years. When I first got my h16, I ran it without the jib, and tacking was impossible. The jib can help bring the bow around. I am not sure what the proper jib technique is, but perhaps someone else will reply. The most important thing I have learned about tacking is to lean the boat into the turn. Don't move to the high side until the last moment when capsizing is immenent. Also when you begin your tack don't just crank the rudders hard to the right (or left) since this will slow your momentum rapidly. Gradually increase your turn rate as you tack. The previous reply is important because you want max speed to bring you across the dead zone.
<br>Watch out for gybing in high wind.
<br>Keep working on it.
<br>Greg H14,H16<br><br>