I actually sailed an Opti in 30 knots one time, back when I taught sailing at a club in Mass, another instructor and I went out just to see what would happen. We had a great time but going downwind I burried the bow surfing down a wave and filled it up! I was about 100lbs. too heavy I think! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Quite a good boat for kids in big wind, a very boring boat in light air though. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />