"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

I'm not sailing offshore. We bought the 35s5 because we will be sailing
mostly on the LIS for short sails with a 2 year old. Light air is what
we have 80% of the time.

Exactly.... you bought a fast boat to sail in a protected harbour which sees
less rough conditions than most lakes.

You choose a design for the prevailing conditions, Mooron. Still no
excuse for your slow boat as there were better choices. But we made an
ideal pick.

I chose a design that met my requirements Bob.... racing and high speed,
turning on a dime, sitting at dock and backing up weren't a primary
consideration. My boat is very fast for a cruiser design. It sails well on
all points and favours downwind.... which is what it was designed to do.

Now when it comes to heavy air..... you'll be on your third reef [ you do
have 3 reefing points right?] before I consider changing the headsail.

Now bob... just a question.... on your C&C 35s5... do you reef the main
prior to the headsail or reef the headsail prior to the main. On full
keelers you always reef the main prior to reducing headsail


RB
35s5...a boat that is great for light air!
NY

CM
Nordica 30... a boat that looks good under sail.