Wally wrote:
Bobsprit wrote:

He could have been, but is it likely, given typical weather helm and
steering errors?

How much weather helm is typical in an 11mph wind, Bob?

I don't think you're using the term "weather helm" in the same sense as
the rest of us. What do you mean by that term? It sounds like you mean
you mean leeway instead.

Anyway, the amount of weather helm (or leeway for that matter) will
depend greatly on the particular boat and how it's sailed. In
particular, you'll get a lot less of both if you keep it flat.

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