They sometimes don't trash them after 60 tacks... sometimes they wait until they return to port to trash them. They "could" make 60+ tacks in a race. It is fun to watch the races even though it doesn't really seem to relate to what I do on the water. Also there was a very good show on the history of the America's Cup last Saturday morning on ESPN Classic narrated by Walter Cronkite, a sailor himself. If it comes around again be sure to catch it.
Joe McCary Aeolus II West River, MD [EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of tim ford > > you are a lucky man to have a new, stiff sail! > it'll get flaccid soon enough...er....well....that's enough about that. > btw, the AC Boats (heads-up: on Versus Saturday morning) get approx 60 > tacks on a sail > before they trash-bin it.
