Hang, I raced a Hunter 26.5 single-handed when I was in my early 40's(55 now hoping to make 56:) ) This boat is great with 130% jib. It came with a 110 and I bought a 150 just after purchase. However, the 130 is the jib to have for this boat in just about any wind condition! I tried using a cruising spinnaker while racing and found it difficult to lower even in a slight breeze, but raising was a snap.
Man I remember sailing on Lake Stockton, Mo, at night. The breeze was consistent and once you got her balanced I could let the tiller go and just ride for miles:) Nothing like a clear night with the stars out and minus light pollution, ya, just great sailing!
It's been a long time since I have been on a boat and really miss it. I lusted after the Hunter 30'er when it first came out in the 80's. It had standing headroom and could be easily single-handed too:) Due to lack of money and the discovery of boat building the 30'er remained a dream.
I started to build a 17' catboat in 1994 and had to hand it off to someone else because of my health:( I built it using strip plank method. He heeeeee, lotsa epoxy!
I think the Swiss will win the Cup:( USA needs to get that puppy back ASAP!
For you people who think sailing is a limp-wristed sport, just try sailing a Laser and then tell me about how easy it is heheeeeeee.
