I often hear that a picture says more than a thousand words. Sure do so here. That mainsail dont seem to do much to support the mast.

Nothing wrong with commenting on pictures, especially if it can save a mast or the reputation of a boat/boatbuilder. Is it not? I certainly enjoy comments on my sailing by every Tom and Harry. I even enjoy hearing it from Mr. Dick and consider what he has to say, after all he might have a point which would make me a better sailor.
If we are not here to discuss and exchange experiences, why spend the time on this forum? Pictures are an excellent basis for discussion, even if the team onboard might be olympic class sailors.

On lightweight boats, flat is always faster in my experience. It's in medium conditions and especially with chop fuller sails might shine.


I am very impressed with Jake, John and the others taking time off work to arrange this event. I guess it is partly a labour of love, but it still have to be exhaustive at times. Kudos to you all!
Mr. McDonald and Vectorworks are really positioning themself in the beachcat market with this event. 10 new boats fully equipped must cost a lot to do, and they will probably have to let them go at a discount afterwards. That is a great helping hand to a F-16 class with a small used boat market. Hope this event turns out to be a good business decision for Vectorworks (and the F-16 class). Too bad the McDonalds have scored a RDS and a DNF, hope they get to sail the remaining races without mishap.