hi there!

I wrote almost two months ago about my old hobie 18 magnum. I discovered that she's from year 1986 and now shes back in the water again after laying three years on dry land. I feel bad about that, but I will put her back in her old shine! I promise. Anyhow, I have few questions for you guys and gals.

First.
Have any of you sailed with a smaller sail. I mean if there is a hard wind have you tryed to use for example hobie 16 main sail? If yes, how was it? If not, why not?

Second.
The shore where I keep the boat is not the most comfortable after few hours sailing. It is a sandy beach, but it is so small and low that I can't keep the boat in there. So I have to lift/drag her on top of this rocky slope. The slope it self is not too steep and to get the boat in to the water is quite ok, but to get it up again...POOH! That's a mission almost impossible!
So far i have used wood which is covered with old carpets underneath her. Every time when i have to move her I make the carpets wet and i put some soap on them. But still it's too much. Have any of you made some cradles/sledges/something to make this thing easyer/safer? And how did you do it? I would appreciate if you guys have some pictures...

Third.
Since the summer, here in Finland is officially started! wohoo (sunny, +15 deg, water temp. +7, wind 0) I want to wish all of you nice winds and a lot of fun on the sea!