DSK wrote:


Yes it's a great efficient rig. But how about something like a screecher
or Code Zero? Would it be possible to gain enough speed through the
water to make up for the low pointing?


No, I don't think so -an idea demonstrated by IACC racing. Think about
the apparent wind shifting as speed rises. The key to good upwind
performace is the lift drag ratio. So, we see the benefit of the jib
with it's sharp _stable_ entry for upwind work.

Cheers