@Whale Tail - the boat was doing 9-10knots and the wind was between 15 and 20 knots. Nominally I shouldn't have to reef until it goes higher, but the boat heels too much with that much sail out, and doesn't really go appreciably faster. I get a kick out the charter boats sailing with the toerails in the water. It might be exhilarating for a bit, but with less sail and less heel modern hull shapes actually go faster. Plus it is more comfortable aboard and puts less stress on the rigging.

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