I don't anticipate going to the edge until I'm very comfortable with the sailing aspects of this boat. Reef early and often will be my mantra and I had heard as you've stated that heading off rather than rounding up is the way to get out of trouble. There's a new Tides track system going on the main so reefing down in a blow shouldn't be too difficult. I anticipate a lot of full out 110% jib sailing with a double reefed main even in moderate winds until I start getting warm and fuzzy with how this thing handles.