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To achieve optimal upwind performance, the helmsman must maintain the jib telltales in a parallel, flowing state.1:39 This configuration ensures the boat reaches a destination located within the dead angle as quickly as possible. When recovering speed immediately after a tack, the helmsman may temporarily allow the leeward telltale to flutter, which increases sail power and accelerates the boat.3:06 Once the vessel regains speed, the helmsman must return the telltales to the parallel position to maximize windward progress.4:09 If the windward telltale lifts slightly, the boat points higher into the wind, though this reduces overall speed and windward gain.4:18 This higher pointing angle serves specifically to clear obstacles.5:18 However, if the boat points too high, the windward telltale begins to flutter, causing a drastic loss of speed known as pinching.5:53 The only exception to avoiding pinching is during strong gusts, where the technique, called feathering, helps control heel and maintain stability without significant speed loss.6:33

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