Yes, the spin boats are 'too much work' for most women. Sorry if that comes across as sexist, but from what I've seen out on the race course, there are very few women who are up to the task of doing all the work a spin boat requires, in both the setup and the sailing. It's a huge PITA for me too. So much so that I'm considering buying a Hobie 16.

I wish it were not so, I would love to see more girls out there. I have 3 daughters whom I would love to have out there sailing with me (or against me) all day, but after each one got a few rides on my spin boats, they wanted no part of racing on them. They will all happily go out on the Hobie 14 and Prindle 18 in my backyard, but when it comes to racing and putting up and snuffing the spin, not so much.

That is why I have always envied you guys who have a willing female companion. My wife hates sailboats, she thinks the whole concept is antiquated and she calls it "Stupid". She would much rather I sell my sailboats and buy a power boat, so all she has to do is "Turn the Key" and go, no worrying about which way the wind is blowing, or even if there is any wind at all, or too little, or too much.

There are some frustrating days at no-wind regattas where I have to agree with her. Sitting on a sailboat with no wind, is about as much fun as sitting in a power boat...

with no gas!