Hello Mary-

Its been my experience that the quickest way to loose a woman crew is to race with her. Some like the intensity and some do not...

When the Pro 22 talk was going on; I put an add for one or two crew [women or smaller men] for this pro-circuit. Not one woman answered. Actually I wanted to try two women on heavier air days because with the combined weight of 260lbs [crew weight] and my 190lbs [450lbs total] the ability to place weight of three people anywhere on the boat would be an advantage... Also I felt two women or one woman and one man could handle sail changes, trimming, etc better than one larger man [200lbs]... That includes the trap work as well.

Also I find it interesting that its all men answering your post on this subject so far with the exception of one person??? Why is that???

fair winds,

thommerrill
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