Well then how about a mass gathering in Galveston before everything turns black?

Okay yep, the weather vane thing makes sense. More wind = more weather vane effect. Learning is awesome.

Can someone explain why all of this is more difficult in "high winds"? My immediate logic tells me the more wind the quicker and easier all this shoul...

. . . How can anyone drimk more than 1 bottle a day? Well by sharing with others of course!

Great info on the daggerboards, mine are definitely the solid, heavy ones. I know I was releasing the traveler once I started my tack but where I wen...

Understood on the daggerboards intent, knowing that is the windward one being the more important one to tack helps, thank you. And good point on the ...

I sailed my 5.2 the other day without the jib due to inexperienced crew and high winds. I was only able to tack once without having to do the "reverse...

So I ended up with the Nacra 5.2 that was for sail in Austin. Thanks for all the help Ryan. Can't wait!

Hadn't planned on a specific lake at this point. Figured I'd trailer it to wherever. When does the hobie fleet usually hit the water?

Thanks Andrew. Just found out it's an '85 if that makes any difference. Are there some general factors that makes a cat more or less prone to spray? I...