Interesting observations on crew weight. If it's lumpy I try to stay right on the front beam, with helm and crew close together. If it is super flat I journey about halfway to the bridles, but not much further than that.
Jeff, bacho,
We are still learning the boat but are usually quick in light air, trying to keep up with the 20's.; our Nationals results tell a different story but we were fighting a rudder issue the entire week.
Good video if you haven't seen it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uoRqshCqhIGoing much further forward than the front beam as a crew only works in very certain conditions, typically in light air with a slightly lumpy sea state, where you may have the rig set loose and you want some tension on it from the crews trap wire, plus a little weight separation may be advantageous, again depending on sea state.
When in doubt, sit further forward.
