Originally Posted by whitedolphin
What other variables should we considering?


The experience of your crew racing at night, off-shore.

Stick to wind and waves that you are comfortable sailing in for your first race. Pick a good solid coarse that leaves you the most options should things not go well for the crew or the boat.

David Bows
Mallorca - Hull# 397
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