> Dandelion weighs in at 4,500 or so and is a "B" boat.
I've just found out that they are still debating whether mine is a B or A... 
I say B.... that way I don't finish "as bad as" last 
But the 270 should be in the new ratings...
 > At that, and then some, we have a bad habit of running the A fleet
 > down, especially in 25+!
We have a few A boats that are capable of taking the abuse 
 > BTW, Mike made a few lead changes to help in light air.  We've
 > done much better in those conditions, actually getting some
 > firsts.
 > One of them was sheeting the jib far looser and footing more
 > than pointing.  The other was getting a 1/2 chute.  Finally,
 > we've been tensioning the Cunningham to get better mainsail
 > shape.
Loose is best!  You could also consider a lighter chute in light air...
Also in light air.. make sure that fin is clean for better running...
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