Doug,

Nice Picture! Looks like it was taken in a western location, with all
those mountains in the background How about a picture of a Star, with a
Connecticut Rigged Mast? I think JFK's Star had a Connecticut Rig?
Joe is right. They sure as hell could climb the wind. That jib is
necessary to reduce windward Helm. They don't sail upwind with out it.
In fact they're a pig on Main alone but a great boat for real sailors.

OT