Originally Posted by drew_mac

Mixed fleet sailing is always a crap shoot with handicaps.

So many variables depending on the conditions on the day.

Just have to sail and enjoy the sailing.


Exactly - spot-on Drew.

I would add that, from what I've seen the square top sail is adopted more for it's look than it's performance. Unless the boat is designed for it, the square top can be hell downwind on a windy day.


Tim Shepperd
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