You have to cough up that sail area somewhere - the small kite is not slow, IMO. I raced for a season-and-a-half at 275 lbs (125 kg) on the small sail plan and found the field to be quite level. I might tend to even give the small sail plan and lighter crews the edge in everything up to about 12 knots of breeze, especially uphill. I miss sailing light (TIIIIIIINAAAAAAAAA!).
John Williams
- The harder you practice, the luckier you get -
Gary Player, pro golfer
After watching Lionel Messi play, I realize I need to sail harder.
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