We do not use downhaul when the kite is up to protect the mast from breaking.

Lost count of how many swimmers there were. We had these conditions all week. We swam once but it was during this ride back to shore. Just putting on a show for those on shore.

I don't think anybody avoided being washed of the boat atleast once during this regatta. One guy came of and was floating between the top mark and off set mark. They were in the lead at the time so the swimming skipper had the entire fleet scream reach staight pased him as he waved his hands in the air franticly.