a few years ago, during the hangover regatta, we had winds over 40 mph. I was on a Dart 20 (not in the race). we broke a few battens, but were able to sail upright. The girl in front of me was screaming, i was holding on for dear life, the skipper was grinning from ear to ear and didn't have a worry in the world.


Other boats didn't fare so well in the race. Some were beached on islands in the gulf - Jack lost the boom to his TheMightyHobie18... etc

PS the dart had a Tornado main (cut down) and Tornado (oversized) jib on it.