Begs the question... if you are going to sail 'offshore"..... why would
you
need a light air boat?

I'm not sailing offshore. We bought the 35s5 because we will be sailing
mostly on the LIS for short sails with a 2 year old. Light air is what
we have 80% of the time.
You choose a design for the prevailing conditions, Mooron. Still no
excuse for your slow boat as there were better choices. But we made an
ideal pick.

RB
35s5...a boat that is great for light air!
NY