papayamon2
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Another question from my first ride on a Sunfish today: I was in light to moderate air, but a couple of times when it was gustier I had to move outward a bit to keep the boat level on a reach. This boat didn't have a hiking strap, so I put my feet under the lip on the opposite side of the kneewell and scooted my rear partly over the side. Which leads to my question...
When you're sailing crosswind in really heavy air, is your butt hanging complete off the side and over the water? If so, isn't that pretty uncomfortable after a little bit? My Prindle cat had a trapeze arrangement which gave you something to lean out against, but I've never seen such an arrangement on a Sunfish (although my experience is limited!). If you use a hiking strap, are you basically doing a perpetual sit-up on the side of the boat? What do you hang onto with your hands (if anything)?
When you're sailing crosswind in really heavy air, is your butt hanging complete off the side and over the water? If so, isn't that pretty uncomfortable after a little bit? My Prindle cat had a trapeze arrangement which gave you something to lean out against, but I've never seen such an arrangement on a Sunfish (although my experience is limited!). If you use a hiking strap, are you basically doing a perpetual sit-up on the side of the boat? What do you hang onto with your hands (if anything)?