St Anna, you are right. We are definitely learning to sail better and in different conditions. We have a catalina, and we know her strengths and weakness. So far we have done pretty good..coming in the top end of the pack of 28 boats in our division. For a cruiser , she's doing good. I am just going to enjoy a great competition and have fun and learn...and also learn to ignore the asses out there
. The last one is easier said then done