Absolutely! The boom vang can be a misunderstood sail control. It takes over the job of pulling down on the boom once the mainsheet is eased. Upwind, the mainsheet pulls down as soon as the boom ...

A boom vang is one of a sailboat’s most necessary elements, with only the mast, boom, sail and wheel arguably greater in importance. With the boom vang out of commission, the Compadres crew ...