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One issue is that you have to reduce sail in very high winds...sometimes to just a scrap of sail to keep the boat under control...but this reduced sail can make it very difficult to go to weather...hence a lee shore is still dangerous. This is why many folks insist on a rugged/strong engine....carrying a drougue or sea anchor...and learn how to hove to in their boat all as measure to prevent ending up on a lee shore.
The best way to stay off a lee shore is to pay attention to the weather forecasts at least every six hours ...sail to and from places in the right season and never sail on a schedule.