Karl,

Sounds like you are often sailing by the lee if you are gybing unintentionally. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> This would definitely make you slower. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> Try to just go a few degrees higher so you get the maximum wind over the entire sail. I assume that you have wind tell-tails on the side stays to show you the true wind direction.

Yes you should be faster than the Hobie 14's since the Mozzie has more sail area and the yacht/skipper weight combination should be less.

Regards,

Peter