pgrepps@... wrote:
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> Is anyone sailing the Mistral One Design board in the area? I'm a
> beginner/immediate sailor looking to get out on the water some more.
> Although, I'm not sure if my One Design is the best board for sailing
> the light winds around here. It's got plenty of volume but it's
> really heavy and hard to control in high winds.
>
> I currently have a 6.5 sail and I'm a heavier sailor at almost 250
> lbs. On days above 15 mph I'm having lots of fun. Anything less and
> I can't get into my harness.
>
> Any recommendations on how to change my gear? I'm thinking about
> buying another light wind rig but I've never sailed with a bigger
> rig. Are there any demo events coming up in the fall to try out
> different rigs/boards?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul Grepps
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Hi Paul - Your One Design is OK for our light wind area. Our
windsurfing club, the Baltimore Area Boardsailing Association (BABA) has
an active racing program with a large One Design class. Check it out on
our new web site at <http://www.windsurfbaba.org>,

To use your One Design in the lighter winds of the northern Chesapeake
you just need a larger sail. The One Design class maximum sail is a
7.4. You may be able to pick one up at the East of Maui fall swap meet
on Sunday, September 30. For even lighter winds you probably need an
even larger sail, and although it would not be class legal for IMCO
racing, it would be OK for racing unlimited classes and just cruising.
BABA has an active novice class for less experienced sailors and
experienced sailors who have never raced. You can also get tips from
the One Design racers if you come on out to the Gunpowder and just chat
with folks. Next race day is Sunday, September 16, and our racing is
fun - not cutthroat. And we have no jellyfish (sea nettles in the local
vernacular).

I don't know where you are located, but BABA has lots of members in the
northern Virginia, DC, and Annapolis areas - not just Baltimore. Call
me at 410 592-7681 if I can help with any more information.

Ciao,
Chuck