The Captains Nemesis wrote:


Hmmm fact is that heavy boats actually do better in light air.

Agreed, with the added qualifier that heavy boats *can* do well in light air, but
not always.


Once you get them moving their momentum will carry them thru dead
patches generating aparent.
Unfortunalely the skill to do this is not available to some.

And it's enough to make your teeth sweat, gaining practice in that skill!

That's why I alway wish everyone

Fresh Breezes- Doug King