3511 posts · Joined 2006. #2 · Mar 27, 2008. You will probably notice that if you only have the jib up when going upwind that there is enormous pressure on your rudder/tiller that will only go away when you balance the sails by raising the main. Also, your speed upwind will be much slower with only the jib as the venturi effect with the main ... More @Wikipedia
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