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PostPosted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:30 pm 
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To get the most boat speed to windward, how far forward should you sit and hike out in 15+kts? 5kts?


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:10 am 
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Far forward in light air and as far aft as you can get when the wind comes up. I get back under the tiller arm if possible when it is really windy.

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