If the wind is greater than 7, I do everything I can to get and keep one hull out of the water at all times. I don't end up paint too much attention to the angle of apparent wind, but it is usually 90 or a little less. . .
Gave it a try today! Albeit, with limited success, but it is definitely a "tool" I will try to master.
Great day at GYC! Winds around 10-12 knots out of the East, with occassional gusts to 15 or maybe a little higher. Was doing fairly well until I turned the boat over (twice) and missed a mark! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
Good food, good people and gorgeous spring weather! And my crew is still speaking to me.
