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Downwind, if it is that light, one is better off wing on wing, or going to 150 or so, then you can use a full main and genoa and get max speed. Upwind, double reefs and a full genoa does not make sense, even in 10-15 knots!
It could be they were just going for cruise mode, got turned on there ears once with a gust, someone got scare. Or just wanted to go at a slow leasurly pace. Maybe a group practicing and playing with different sail options on light day to they would know what to do in heavy wind conditions............ many many reasons for the funkiness of the setups.
Marty
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