Ebb, the boat under discussion is the Typhoon, which is only 20 ft LOA. Relatively light mast, so you can probably “rake” it back with little difficulty. (See the Cape Dory Typhoon Owner’s Assn at: http://www.capedory.org/specs/typhoon.htm)

The same thing can be accomplished in the AC yachts mostly by “bending” the mast aft to spill the air from the over powering main in strong wind situations.

BTW - Alberg’s statement, “That happens on every boat,” is directed to all of his designs, not all sailboats.