Isn't it interesting to note that no EU or Aussie sailors have much to say on this subject? They're probably chuckling at us.

This thread was started because a master uni-rig sailor was testing a boat at a regatta??? Congratulations to him, Where else than on a race course can you get better testing? I, unfortunately, missed a H14 clinic put on by him when he told everyone exactly what he does and why (no secrets) and then proceeded to kick everyone's a$$ in the subsequent races. Tells me there's only so much you can do with boat speed and it gives little old me hope, I only wish there were more "pros" to go around in the USA.