A 10-knot breeze is ideal for most sailors, and the Lake offers
that and sometimes much more!
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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal
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Perhaps the better word is "promoted". (The WYC
promoted the race at their website).
1) I was just reading about Dennis Connor ("America's Cup" U.S.A. skipper-veteran), and
his generous sponsorship of J-boat racing. Dennis will "chime into" forums devoted to Laser, Opti-prams, and Sunfish—the smallest of sailboats.
2) Speaking of starting to windward, this photo is of a typical start "lineup", with the boat on the far left trying for the favored position of "most windward"—next to the "Committee Boat". (With the orange "Start" flag—
don't brush against the Committee Boat!)
3) The "straw color" of modern sails is due to the natural color of Kevlar. Other colors are painted on the sails.
4) The boats pictured are all in the class "Volvo-70", and race around the world—and everywhere
in the world. A RIB dealer in the UK advertises, "Our rental RIBs are now powered to go 45-MPH, so our renters can catch these powerful sailboats." (!)
5) Speaking of crewing,
fast sailing is more rewarding when you have a crew.
(Video—check out these boats' wakes).