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...test the drysuit and how many bruises you may bear. But have to admit that I had also some really bad expierence <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />.

some nice shots
Not me in the picture.

I was really sceptical, if I should replace my Dart, because I felt I would miss its strong wind capability. Now we are going step by step to stronger winds with the Javelin. Last trip my wife, who didn't sail for four years, helmed it under spi and constantly dove the bow till the front beam (heeling up high, bearing away, diving...), the boat is well-behaved, she tasted blood and no chance to stop her from smiling over the whole face for the next two days. So I don't miss the Dart, especially not in light winds and chop.

Cheers,

Klaus