Guys:

I was VERY competitive when I started sailing. I went from C fleet to A in year and a half. If your 16 is setup right, you should be able to hold the helm with two fingers. The rudders are your life line, that is how you find the GROVVE on a 16. Treat them with respect and they will win you races. Beat them to death on the road and you will ALWAYS be at the back of the fleet. Whether it is 5 miles are 500 you are beating them to death.

Doug Snell
Hobie 17
Soon to be Nacra A2
www.tcdyc.com