what's the fastest way to the Leeward Mark?
1. Stay inside the boat and drive deep.
2. Trap out and drive for speed.

Assuming there is enough wind to do either, and knowing that I should keep the windward hull lightly tapping the waters surface.
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At what point should you go out on the trap wires?