I would expect to race Portsmouth and wouldn't care if they wanted me to take a time hit for a non-class downhaul. I wouldn't care if they wanted me to take a time hit for anything. Because I know that with my extreme sailing skills and years of experience... I would probably kick everybody's butt and be minutes ahead! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
... Now to make the boat's proper, LEGAL total crew weight, I just need to find an experienced crewman who weighs in at, hmmmmm... 50 pounds! And I'm guessing I would want to remove my beer cooler frame as well? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />