Currently, I'm running a moderate amount of mast rake. Using the trap wire method, the rake is 1" forward of center of the rear port.

I had a chance to talk with Matt over the weekend and he stressed making all movements as smoothly as possible. He cited several specifics of top A class sailors. My tendency is to lurch around like a wounded hippo! smile Bad form, very bad form.

Pete Pollard
Blade 702

'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.