mixed fleet racing

   a question:

if I'm sailing 'round the cans' in a mixed fleet and on a tight reach (as tight as I can manage with my asymetric) how should I approach trying to pass a symetric boat that is a bit slower?  Last night I tried to sail past a 505 that was to leeward of me, but (because I was taking his wind and slowing him down) he luffed me almost to the point where my only option was to capsize on top of him.  Now as windward boat I realise that I have to keep clear, but at the time the overlap started there was loads of room and once we are side by side it is too late for me as the assy to duck behind and go below him.  What should I/he do?

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asterix Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 621	Post Options Post Reply Quote asterix Report Post Quote Reply Topic: mixed fleet racing Posted: 06 May 11 at 3:58pm
	a question: if I'm sailing 'round the cans' in a mixed fleet and on a tight reach (as tight as I can manage with my asymetric) how should I approach trying to pass a symetric boat that is a bit slower? Last night I tried to sail past a 505 that was to leeward of me, but (because I was taking his wind and slowing him down) he luffed me almost to the point where my only option was to capsize on top of him. Now as windward boat I realise that I have to keep clear, but at the time the overlap started there was loads of room and once we are side by side it is too late for me as the assy to duck behind and go below him. What should I/he do?