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Old 19-11-2008, 03:01   #16
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Hi for Australia,

Remember if it get bad just turn down wind not fighting it is a good idae some times. Go with the flow.
Can't say that I'd recommend that. Having too much wind behind is another battle all together. I like the old saying, "when in doubt, let it out".
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Can't say that I'd recommend that. Having too much wind behind is another battle all together.
Especially in a Dinghy.

Downwind + Dinghy + 25 kts = Holy Sh!t

Head to wind = mo' bettah
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