Alright, last nights club races I get good starts for both races to find that I can't point near as high as the competetion. On Austin lake the legs of the course are relatively short so there really isn't enough space to foot for speed so pointing is key (for the most part).
I'm probably 5 to 10 degrees lower than the competetion and with the same speed. I try to feather up to match but the boat just sits down with no speed. I'm set up with the sidestays in the second hole, jib halyard very tight, 10 kts wind so crew on trap.
It pisses me off as the lack of pointing ability cost me at least one of the races if not both.
Thanks,
John