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There is no better way than to show how radical the Sunfish can be in good wind to get the attention of a younger set. Could we get Versus to cover some of our more prestigious events? The qualifing races for the Worlds and then the Worlds. I like the idea of more recognition for all...

Funny that you should mention that. Race Committee did get a good show as I made my final tack to finish just yards before the line. Once again I went into irons and then sailing backwards away from the line before I regained control and finished. To my credit I never went over.

Funny that you should mention that. Race Committee did get a good show as I made my final tack to finish just yards before the line. Once again I went into irons and then sailing backwards away from the line before I regained control and finished. To my credit I never went over.

Yes it is stiff wind, the most difficult times are in the gusts. Reaching in that wind is thrilling! Downwind jibe mark can be a major challenge too. Mainly I must agree that I was tacking too slowly into the tack because I would be getting a header.

I have the "Bible" very informative. If you're at all into Harry Potter you'll know what I mean by "I wish the pictures came to life". Thanks for the reminder that it's always good to reference a problem.

I go into irons when tacking(not always) when the wind is up around 17 to 25 knots. I move the boom forward does this change how I should tack?::confused