throw the old "SUPER SUNFISH" into the equation. How does that perform relative to a Laser ???
Portsmouth numbers (2010)A super Sunfish is slower than a Laser If you can find it's portsmouth number you will be able to get an idea of how much slower
Not even Paul Goodison (gold medal 2008 Olympics) or Tom Slingsby (current World champion) can make a Laser plane upwind....Before I bought the Sunfish I raced a Laser. It was too physical for me. To make it plane upwind I was suppose to hike flat out parallel with the water. Yeah, right, when I was 20 years old. At 60 it ain't gonna happen. I do give up some speed due to my weight, 190lbs, but am trying different rig settings to help power up the boat. While 170 lbs is probably ideal, don't think I'll be dropping down there. I love the Fish, and I can compete in it. Cheers, Win ever
Not even Paul Goodison (gold medal 2008 Olympics) or Tom Slingsby (current World champion) can make a Laser plane upwind....
But sailing the boat flat is crucial to upwind performance. Same for the Sunfish.