Mary--I would be glad to hear your tips!! I wasn't trying to come across as a know-it-all, but I just didn't want people to feel like they had to supply an exhaustive "how to". In the meantime, I'll check Hobie U today re: the dime tack. I was almost caught in an embarassing situation yesterday where the "immovable object" was the seawall of some waterfront property. (It was such a thrilling beam reach toward shore, we didn't break off as early as we should have...)

Hmm, I hadn't considered that I might be suffering from a boardless boat here. I wouldn't trade that in my particular situation, however, considering all the shallows where I usually sail at.

Regarding high wind gybing (proper sp?) in rougher seas, it certainly is a tad thrilling. Sometimes it would be nice to have a set of brakes on this thing!!

Thanks,
Kevin