Hey Matt: Congratulations on the big win! How's it feel to be a National Champion? The 14 felt just right at about 20 knots. I got killed when it went below 15. The experience of the skipper and the weight of the skipper or team has a lot to do with it. Single handing the 16 in 15K is a real handful. The other thing is that most sailors way over estimate what it is really blowing. I've often heard guys say they were sailing in 30K when the real readings were more like 15-18K. Dave, the sheets are always going to be a pain. I try to put my front foot on the main to keep it from washing over.