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agrelon · 6th May 2010, 10:59 AM

Can anyone compare the pointing ability of a Formula (reputed for great upwind angles) with a sailboat, say and optimist or a lazer?

Would be interesting to know. I reckon over 10 knots the Formula might have a better VMG, though maybe not with a better angle...

6th May 2010, 10:59 AM	#7
agrelon Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 421	Can anyone compare the pointing ability of a Formula (reputed for great upwind angles) with a sailboat, say and optimist or a lazer? Would be interesting to know. I reckon over 10 knots the Formula might have a better VMG, though maybe not with a better angle... __________________ JP Super-X 106l, North F8 Ram: 5.8m, 175cm, 54kg