Originally posted by Alji:

I have only ever seen that that in heavy seas, storms or sailing very fast with a strong tail wind. I take it as a warning to back off on the sails. I believe you will find if you go to half sail that you will be able to continue without damage.

I know what you mean but this is something different because it happens even with clear skies and calm seas even regardless of whether we have little, half or full sail.