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In my observations, all the 3rd lap does is spread out the fleet more. Has anyone ever gone from last to fist on the 3rd lap?

And, on the A cat thing? Nah, I like the spinnaker, but it may be time to get an F18 and good crew, then bitch about the F16's rating... <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


No, you can't usually go from last to first on the third lap but, it can and does happen in light air events. Even in moderate conditions you can pass on the third lap. In fact I believe someone passed you during the second race on the third lap at the WildCat.

As far as b!itching about ratings, look in your own house for that my friend! It took something like 2 seconds for some of the F16 sailors to start b!tching about the F17 rating!

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