Thanks again, I will test it out when it starts blowing again. As for geographical shifts.. We have lots of those, as I sail mostly in a fjord. Fun but frustrating some times.

Kevins picture is not representative. I believe this is John Forbes and Darren Bundock doing "The blast". The blast is a drag race competition usually held after the other regattas have finished. The point is to reach along a measured distance as fast as possible, and they did not win this event. Altough I bet the spectators was pretty impressed.

Perhaps we should find some Worrel 1000 veteran and pick his head about the kite..