Mark,
Try this.
After rounding the weather mark and hoisting, let out your mainsheet until
you have 18" of sheet showing between the Y and the end boom block. Now steer
your course by reading the telltales on your main (the leech telltales
should be flicking behind the main about half the time). Trim your kite
accordingly. In real light air (under 6 knots you will be sitting on the wing
and not
trapping to make this happen. As the wind picks up you will be forced to go
out on the wire. Typically, your kite works best if you soak low in light
air and this technique will cause that to happen. Did you release your leech
an luff lines yet?
I hope this helps.
Best regards,
Bram
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