as long as I raise the leeward dagger board up 3/4 or more so the boat doesnt trip over itself, I havent pitched it yet... and Ive had this boat on an absolutely smokin reach! I keep the jib soft and pump the main for all its worth while trapped out at the back of the boat! YOWZZAHH!!! Got to love that famous NACRA bow splash you get when its about 1 inch under water and drivin hard in the GROOVE!!!