From: Bruce Edward
Re: Dabchicks at the KZN Schools Regatta

You asked for thoughts on the view you put up on your (great) newsletter:

One of the most obvious thoughts about the Dabbie vs Laser dilemma is the fact that with a Dabbie, you have much more to learn about sail tuning. I sometimes sail a Laser and (with all due respect to a cheeky little boat), I've seen lots of copying of opponents' control settings (Vang, Out/Downhaul) then guys just see who can hike out the furthest/longest. Doing that doesn't teach one enough about sail slots, stalling at the leech, fullness and optimum twist. The Dabbie on the other hand can allow young sailors to learn those essentials.