Thanks Scarecrow great looking boat, I was really for traps as you know. We had a light day a couple of weeks ago and I let the kids captain the A, with me not recommending anything just sitting and getting them on & off the beach. They didn't want harnesses or to hike out they were happy with the speed sitting in. They wanted lots of turns, capsises and fun which they had, regarding the dagger boards that I was concerned about, they stopped the boat well of the beach to pull them and release the rudders, my plan is to have a few different length sets of daggerboards to suit experience and kick up rudders. Just from observation I think it was me that wanted them on traps <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />. The kids would happily sail your boat. As for me the Olypics decision has brought me forward and am currently getting quotes on bulk gear for a build starting early in the new year
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