no, it isn't fast to luff the sails, but it is slow if you tip over.
scarecrow, thanks for the link. That channel has all kinds of informative videos. The one that followed the nacra vid told all about the 18 skiff worlds and lead into the aussie challenge for the AC.
As for jumping off the boat; is that even true? i have always told my crew to hold on and don't get separated from the boat.