J80 Windward Drop

When approaching on port for a mark to be left to port use a windward drop. It helps to "soak down" (bear away) to take pressure off the spinnaker as you prepare to douse. Overhaul the windward sheet and pull the spinnaker down to port. A windward drop keeps wait to windward, is easier than working to leeward under the boom, positions the spinnaker for a next set bearing away on starboard...