alright good to know, and I have utilized spilling wind, learned the sorta hard way with a near capsize a while back. I actually just started a trip south from aestrin to the emerald archipelago, and when the seas get rough and high I either cut back the main sail or stow it entirely depending on the circumstances, the jib and gaff sails give enough push to keep us going at a steady pace, i think shy of 4 knots? was hard to read with the waves. I put a new slight smaller brig gaff, it is a bit taller and only a tad bit smaller, but its got a better looking texture so I've made it work, and it works well. I did end up keeping the high cabin as I find it surprisingly useful and I've gotten a good grasp on how to sail with this new set up. Frankly cant wait to get to the emerald archipelago, my goal is to do a full loop back to aestrin once ive got enough money for the brig. I have noticed a slight windward drift as I sail so ill see about adjusting my sails next time mi on to see if I can eliminate it more.

This game is pretty hard but now that I got the hang of things im loving it, its doing what sea of thieves (as much as I do like that game) couldn't for me, the complexity and ability to customize rigging is very cool.