Thanks for all of the ideas. (I have found that the books are somewhat out of date none talk about sailing with a spin) Some things I have learned in the last several races and in keeping with the idea that if you are first at the marks you do not have to worry about tactics.

It was said by someone that "not much changes from up wind to down wind" I have found this to be true,
the boards stay down, the main is centered and fairly tight, and fly the spin hot with one hull just up.
depowering controls are to travel out, sheet out for twist, and downhaul. any comments on how to speed up?

in a blow the boards come up (been told- never tried).

anyone got any go faster ideas for spin boats down wind in med air? or blowing dem dawgs off day chains.