I've done a number of races that way. Cat-rigged dinks are pretty
easy, and sometimes don't sacrifice speed when doing so.

I've also done a number of races without rudders. I'm guessing this
has gone out of vogue since the advent of windsurfers, which is a
similar competency, but more fun.

Sailing backwards without a rudder is something I never mastered ...


Bart Senior wrote:
I recommend that all boats must be raced
by sailing backwards when sailing downwind,
and frontwards when sailing upwind.

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote


What do you think? Is it possible? Is there interest? Do I give a
sh*t?

Here's the URL for the proposition. Let me know if you want to get
added to the proposed race committee list.

http://www.sailnow.com/putzsail/