Why don't they just put a hydrofoil wing on the rudder so the whole hull
can jump up out of the water...



Oz wrote:
Because when they landed they'd fall apart.
The 49er is a junk boat, waaaay to heavy for its size but still not
strong. Their light air performance is horrid because of the weight.

I thought the mast was their major weak point? They seem to break a lot.

Ever sailed one Oz? I haven't. In light air it looks like a struggle to
balance the things, but when going they are faster than more
conventional boats.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King