Richard Smith

Conditions & Weather Experienced intense localized conditions with 4-5 squalls passing through. Wind was heavy, peaking at 41 kts. Sea state was active but manageable under the chosen sail plan. Sailing Configuration To maintain control in the gusts, we ran with the headsail only. This kept the boat balanced and powered up without the risk of an accidental gybe in the heavy air. Performance Wind Angle: Constant adjustment between 120° and 160°. Max Boat Speed: Hit a top speed of 9 kts surfing downwind. Handling: The boat felt stable under headsail alone, despite the Force 9 gusts. Key Data Points: Max Wind: 41 kts Max Speed: 9 kts Sail Plan: Headsail only Point of Sail: Broad reach to deep run

Conditions A very consistent and sporty day on the water. Wind remained steady between 20-24 kts, with a maximum gust recorded at 29 kts. Sailing Configuration & Performance Point of Sail: Maintained a tight wind angle of 40-60° for the duration of the leg. Sail Plan: Balanced the boat for the conditions with a Level 2 reef (R2) in the headsail and a Level 1 reef (R1) in the main. Notes The boat felt well-balanced with the R2/R1 reefing combo. Even in the 29 kt gusts, the helm remained manageable while maintaining good upwind momentum. Stats Summary Constant Wind: 20-24 kts Max Gust: 29 kts Heading: Close-hauled / Close reach Setup: Reefed Main (R1) & Reefed Headsail (R2)

F5/6 gusting 27knots