Well I survived! another race over! This was one of the best race I ever had! The winds were at least 20 knots, gusting to 25 or more, for the complete race. Foolishly Hank sailed me with full sails! no reefing for him! Needless to say, we were heeled over to my rails most of the race, ever buried them at times. There were six boats in our division... We came in Third!!
We had a perfect start for once... it looks like Hank is learning how to be at the line on time at the start line!
Back at the club, Hank spoke to the sailor who came in Second... he was reefed... a single reef in the main and reefed the jib to 60%.
Hank's lesson learned... read the winds and adjust according; you can sail just as fast reefed, without the excessive heel and excitement? :))
Average speed:... Tacking: 5.5 - 6 knots... Broad reach: 7 - 8.4 knots!... running: 6 - 7.0 knots!
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