Hey Steve,
One point not covered,
If you get in the lead, the whole game changes.
It could happen, I have seen it with new sailors.
Have fun!
regards,
Bruce
( still off Lake Erie, ate pearch and walleye last nite too)
St. Croix
Virgin Islands
ps; you 'may' run across a 'grouchy' cat sailor, just smile and wave at them..stay away from them on the course..