It's almost strange that not even Bethwaite have done tests on this.. It sure would be good to have some quantifiable information on the subject.

Jake, that is really slippery! Must be hard tough to know that it's all in your head and not the boat when you dont do as well as you want to <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Is it your guard dog we see in the background?