Bobsprit wrote:

Because they are typical factors. Boats that sail close hauled also
fall off from time to time, especially when they are out for a
daysail. Are you suggesting that Ed was hard on the wind, eyes
blazing as he went upwind as far as possible?

I'll allow for some gusts, and I'll allow for the odd fall away or luff up
when the helm admires the view. Even allowing for these factors (which I
agree are typical), I'd still like to hear how much weather helm is typical
in an 11mph wind, such that a 3 mile beat, followed by a 3 mile run, will
take you back to your start point.

I don't *think* he said he was sailing a raft... ...maybe you think he was?


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