Originally Posted by waterbug_wpb
Timbo, when it's blowing 40, bare poles can get the N20 up to about 5 kts. on a close reach. Don't ask me how I know smile

It's also one of the best times to have a roller-furling jib....


I had my a-cat going 11 knots on a reach with just the mast once. I could actually make a little headway to weather too.

Jake Kohl