Originally Posted by mikeborden
Timbo,
Since you do or have done better in higher winds against sloops, what is your weight then? I have met you before and I have an idea how much you weigh, but I'm not going to guess. smile



I'm trying to dispel the notion that lighter is always better.

I weigh 175 and Chris Amador weighs about 15lbs less. We both have problems keeping up with Sloops after the wind starts blowing over 15kts. We'll depower as much as possible and we are still overpowered, so we end up pointing too high and loose ground over the Sloops.


Mike



Mike, I've been anywhere from 205 two years ago to 185 today (trying to get to 165 so I can get an A cat!). I did notice the difference in lost righting moment, that's why I always pig out on beer and pizza the night before, if I know it's going to be blowing the next day!

But any more than about 15 knots, I'm pretty much screwed when sailing Uni going upwind. It does make for a fun ride on the way downhill though!

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