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Kernix wrote:
Walt wrote:


Basic sailing? Dead down wind is fastest? Close hauled is slowest?



And close hauled isn't with the wind directly at you is it?

Um....this somewhat depends on the boat, but neither of these statements
are correct.



Also depends on ypiur destination. Going downwind fast when your
destination is upwind won't get you very far very fast....