Congrats Rick! You can make that Wave move in anything, though. I've been there.

I just did the Duck Cup in NC a few weeks ago on my H14. Saturday was a practice day, so we did buoys. I had a great time in pretty decent wind but went turbo.

Sunday was rough. It was supposed to be a 20 mile triangle around the sound, but we had to tack 4 times to get to the upwind mark, so it had to be like 30 miles. I decided to F14 it, but couldn't use the Hooter until the downwind leg because it was blowing around 18. After fighting for hours to get up wind, I finally got to let the big sail out and hang on for dear life. I blew a jibe at about 100 yards from the finish line and flipped. I managed to get it back up right away, but flipped again at about 50 yards form the finish. I couldn't get it back over and had to get help, which DSQd me. Man, I could have drifted over the finish line on my side--which seems to be proper sailing position for my boat!! I would have gotten third place if I just hadn't flipped that last time.

I couldn't believe how much time I made up on the 16s going down wind with that Hooter. I was sailing deep to be careful, but I made up for the lost time ont he upwind leg. Bottom line is I had fun and I think the F14 is a great boat for distance races!!