I feel that in a nutshell, what David says is one of the reasons why full sail was not usually employed during a fight, but also of course the increased danger from fire not only from incoming but also sparks from the cannon firing onboard. That is why I stick to the draconian rules. if a player seeks an advantage by remaining on full sails, or even if he is caught with his pants down because of misreading the situation, he must chance the consequences. Otherwise it is unfair to the other players who are following historical president.

Rob.