Downeaster Yachts.com - Topic: Cruising vs Racing http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-sailing/cruising-vs-racing Simple:Press Version 5.6.7 Scott Carle on Cruising vs Racing http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-sailing/cruising-vs-racing#p1080 General Sailing http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-sailing/cruising-vs-racing#p1080 I learned to sail as crew on a local race boat. A Tartan 10. Boat went to windward like a witch. We figured it at close to a 35 degree tacking angle. it almost felt like we could sail into the wind.  Very little room below. With a flush deck and a long cockpit for lots of crew. Best day sailing on that boat was sailing back from a race and doing 11.5 knots on a reach while surfing.  We were still doing 9.5 without surfing.

 

Mostly though I like the cruising style of sailing. Lots of comfort 🙂 and conveniences. Long slow days sailing or at anchor.

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:31:45 -0400 Jonathan Oasis on Cruising vs Racing http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-sailing/cruising-vs-racing#p1069 General Sailing http://downeasteryachts.com/forums/general-sailing/cruising-vs-racing#p1069 I crewed on the recent west coast Schock 35 Nationals race : http://www.flickr.com/photos/6.....08600@N03/

 

Racing is a blast.  I prefer cruising still.  Anyone cut chops on race yachts?  The skippers are a wealth of excellent tactics though not sure they know how to anchor!

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