Thanks, Matt. Laura and I are planning to come out and do the 14 NAs next summer on Clear Lake, IA. So we gotta figure out how to sail the boat (again). (Ohhh, it's been a looong time!!) I was wondering about downwind, so you answered that one as well. And the way you described rigging the boat is what I expected, but it is good to get confirmation since I don't know what I am doing!

Oh! And if you are wondering...we'll be on separate boats! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />