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Thanks for the comments. I may think about trying to straighten it, but my insurers agreed to let me get a new one so I've done that.

I noticed prior to sailing this weekend that my Standard Rig lower section was bent (quite badly, looking up from the base the top was raked back about 2-3 inches). During racing the wind got strong (F6) and I found the boat very unstable despite having some kicker on and being sheeted in so...

Totally depends on the weather, if the air temperature is 10C or warmer I wear thermals and neoprene Hiking shorts (which are like a shortie, but minus arms). When it gets cooler I switch to a steamer (full wetsuit) especially if the water is going to be cold. My steamer has a foil layer in it...

According to what I have heard Hyde make their sails in China now. A friend of mine who repairs sails reckons they cost no more than £75 ($150) to make, so someone is making a huge profit.