12/16/07 Rodanthe

SW to W 35-45. Air 65-70F, Water 60's. 3/2 no booties. Sailed JP 74RW for the 1st time. First went out with 3.7 and was overpowered. Tightened the sail and went back out, never felt really right, then wind died. Rigged 4.5 and whole different ball game. Felt great in all aspects, much better session. RW sails great but demands faster responses as it turns so fast. It goes rail to rail with ease and feels great in the air, handles chop great. Probably could take a 5.4 in a pinch.