I have to rig down after each sail. Over time, "another few knots" becomes tiresome.

"So I've found 25+knots with smooth seas--no problem staying in control; 25+knots with the large rolling swells and wind chop/white caps on top--very challenging. That's when you just hang on and try to keep the boat flat and upright."

It will be some time before I do much sailing >20.<img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />