I like downwind racing with my 5.2 because it really seemed fast that way. Running down a competitor, stealing their wind and going for a pass is a great thrill - then hold your spot and cover upwind. My 6.0NA seems most strong sailing up wind, and come to think of it I prefer upwind with the 6.0 although I haven't raced that boat a whole lot yet.

That being said, now it seems to me that I like sailing whatever point of sail let's me pass competitors AND that I need to look at my upwind tuning on the 5.2 and my downwind tuning on my 6.0 ....hmmmm

As far as courses go, I prefer windward leeward, windward finish but I wouldn't object to a course that threw in one reaching leg.