He clearly identified himself as a newbie to sailing.

"Simple Simon" wrote in message
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You should have looked at the picture on my website
where the gauge shows my yacht close-hauled at 30
degrees. That's what a good modern boat with an
experienced sailor at the helm can do as a matter of
routine.


"Oz1" wrote in message
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On Mon, 7 Jul 2003 08:13:01 -0400, "Simple Simon"
wrote:

There's something wrong with your boat.

I can tack through only 60 degrees in light winds.


Yeah right,
Do you actually move forward after the tack?


Oz1...of the 3 twins.
I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.