Bob was pretty forceful in his statement to me that bouy racing is about sailing the shortest distance.
. . . sticking the thing dead down wind is *not* the fastest way to the mark even though it is the shortest route. . . Paul
True enough! As I recall, keeping 90 degrees apparent wind was an essential part of the bargain. Guess I should have mentioned that small detail earlier. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
