Hi Bill

I allways shared this opionion too, but then this summer in around 4-5 Bft. we were overtaken by a formula windsurfer, while we were reaching with the gennnacker. He was sailing deep like us and passed us easy through our windshadow!! I think in windforce 4-5 we will get smoked from the formula windsurfers on up and down courses, no chance!

As soon as there is less wind (3 Bft) the cat (at least my cat ;-)) will be faster.

Check out this video!!
http://www.wetasschronicles.com/LeDefi2005.wmv