pbisesi,

I know what you mean re: over-estimating wind speed. Without a wind meter I personally found it very difficult/almost useless to estimate.

Regarding the sheets and various lines, I am getting the idea that there is not much one can do other that just manage it as efficiently as possible.

...it rarely hurts to ask though.

Matt - I was unaware you had recently won an important sailing event - congratulations and thanks for still helping the rest of us out with the little things!

Dave