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I'm new to sailing. Last year the helm normally felt heavy to the hand and constant pressure was needed (to leeward) to keep the boat from heading up. This year (I think what has happened) is that I've learned a bit more about sail trim. Generally I carry less sail, keep the boat more upright. The effect of this is that the helm has gone very light. Fingertip control, very little effort. When this first started happening I thought the steering was busted (!) and it worried me. Now experiencing this most days (and it has become the norm) it seems that its supposed to be light and finger tip control on the helm. Does that sound right?
rob
rob