Right, the furler makes it so easy. When rounding the A Mark, I just release the retrieval line just before I get there. While I am easing the main, turning down and reaching for the Hooter sheet it has already started to unfurl. This allows me to have the sail trimmed and hauling butt within two boat lengths.

For the leeward mark, I try to approach on starboard for the inside room and right of way for a tactical mark rounding. I can usually carry the Hooter to within two boat lengths and furl just as I am about to jibe for the mark rounding. It just snaps in with the 1:2 purchase retrieval line.

Tell Trish to get proficient and then come to Wave Week. Starts off on Sunday evening with a WAVE ONLY sailing seminar Sun-Wed, then practice races on Thursday and Nationals Fri-Sun.
Great fun and while there are some hot shots, there are sailors of every age and ability.., we have trophies for Open, Masters, Youth, Women.
And this year we have a great, new location -- we will be sailing out of Upper Keys Sailing Club,

Hope to see your smiling faces by then.

Looks like, Bob, you may have to get your own Wave for your son and you. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Rick