Wayne, in one of your messages you mentioned running flat by
installing a hiking strap. Does this mean that your Dagger Board
lifts freely from the boat? In my GC14 the board is held in position
by a spring clip so to withdraw it while under sail is extreamly
difficult. Something I have experienced having gone aground in a
lake shallow. Do the real Sunfish have a different set up?
By reducing the surface area of the Dagger Board in the water doesn't
this allow the wind to push the boat abeam? I understand how the
reduced area would be benificial in a down wind run but in your
described higher speed ab workout wouldn't you loose the ability to
gain in up wind travel?
Does anyone have any experience in sailing with two hands? My
daughter and I frequently sail together as she is not quite ready for
a solo yet. Actually she is technically proficient (sp?) but has not
demonstrated her ability to right the boat in a blow over.
Anyone game of a tech discussion?
Ed
