Originally Posted by waynemarlow

I do think though that all our boats have been designed as a compromise for handling a wide range of weights and on occassion a jib and spinnaker, thus the dagger boards are probably further foward than really where a single hander would desire. I looked at a range of A's and all the dagger boards were way back there. Also all the newer designs are moving the beams and dagger boards further back by some way smile



Another reason I went for longer boards!!!!

Originally Posted by waynemarlow


Virtually all the Stealth owners are up around the stay with the heavier guys further foward again with front foot nearly on the beam on the upwind legs so you are not unique in getting well foward.


I never get infront of the shrouds with my front foot (I was about 75kg last year - currently a bit more......).

Once the wind comes up I move back a little as the plates come up.


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