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Yes indeed, I had lots of similar days and this boat is really built for this.

@@arpa592 what is the boat ? Looks a bit like a Jaguar 27 ?

@@skippyone2769 Topaz is a Charger33, designed by Angelo Lavranos in the early eighties to compete on the Cape to Rio race. Only 15 built, and three only with short mast. Topaz one of these three.

You should try a corsair at 12 upwind and 18 down

@@arpa592 thanks really helped solo of 71yrs T27 1976 narrowerbeam hank on jibs was thinking of this pilot but no way to charge batts just tie tiller down best bit saling on tube for while perfect viewpoint subscribed

Thanks for your comment, as far I remember, that was a cold winter day here too. I guess we have different perception of "cold winters". That's why I like it here in NZ.

She is a Charger 33.from SA.