[quote=smfinley][quote=turtle] We took it out in moderate to heavy winds (not our choice...) AMAZING FAST! We went 35-40 max speed!
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Glad to hear you had a good time out in moderate winds. I agree with Andrew and EricE that you should really learn in ligher air and work up to heavy winds. I have never sailed a P16, but I know how my H18 acts in 25+ winds and you need to know what you are doing in order to be reasonably safe in those conditions.
As I recall most cats max speed is about the speed of the wind, but greatly dependent on sailers skills. I would recommend both a wind gauge and a GPS when you go out so you can see what you are actually sailing in, not to mention a VHF radio incase you have problems. I know I would not go out in conditions that would enable me to go 35-40mph on my cat, unless it was on a trailer.[/quote]
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