Hi all.
I'm a real beginner (not a year since I got my first cat) but started to race last week.
As expected we were last at the regatta. But enjoyed the race thing and noticed that there is full of room for improvement.
My question is regarding polars and VMG for catamarans (we sail an HC-16).

Do you have an idea as how close yo should sail to wind? (45 degrees?).

Do you have an idea of how differe the compass bearing from the true bearing (GPS)?

I know that the boat type, setup and handling will have tremendous effect on the recommended angle. I know also that wind and wave conditions have also a big effect.

I look for rules-of-thumb or personal preferences...

Thanks all.