Why a sail that pulls does not necessarily have power

[dllee]

Both 190lbs., as heavier meant lots of barely planing days.
Finian, Antoine, and Bjorn were bigger, but failed in races under 24mph gusts.
Dave Leurs of North was 245.
A few buds were 235.
Good bud Dave Meggesy was 265. Arizona Cards mob 20 lbs lighter.
But none approached 275 lbs Fat Dave.

[johnarmitage]

I moved here in '96, but had sailed since '88 on the upper east coast, hatteras, and midwest.

[mac]

Dave Meggysey was a fascinating guy, and a Berkeley irregular for some time when I got to know him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Meggyesy

Lives on an island in Puget Sound the last time I checked.

He was nowhere near 265 in his prime; linebackers had to be fast. He once told me that nobody really lifted weights when he was in college and the pros. They thought it made them too bulky, less agile and slow. How times have changed. When I knew him he was about 6'4" and maybe 215-220.

Great sailors come in all sizes. Steve Sylvester is about 5'9" and maybe 160. Xavier Ferlet is about 5'10" and less than 175. Phil McGain in his prime was maybe 190, and got down under 180 when he started doing triathlons. And then there is Robbie Nash. So for the big guys--Bjorn and Antoine Albeau--there are smaller guys who rock. In big winds, taller and heavier has an advantage, but the ability to remain near top speed in varying wind conditions is what wins races.

[dllee]

We both met Dave at least 10 years after his playing days,
When I sold him the 135 liter board, he sunk it nose and tail upqhauling, then one or the other would pop up.
Ever shake his hand? He was a giant, like Steve S blown up to 6'4" but kinda fat by '04, last I saw him.
Good woodworker, loved carving and shaving with his classic tools.
When we talked about football, he would politely smile that knowing smile, abstain from any quips, then recover with a straight face,
215? When I was sailing with him, he'd smile at my guess of 245...by '04, he'd gotten bigger.
Jim, you are 210
He was +30 easy wider.

[dllee]

Wow, my recognition of time is so out of whack.
I remember he was pro when I was a highschooler.
But they say he's 8 years older than me.
Just like the manager of a sports store in Pinole.
He is one year my junior, yet his graduating class is FIVE years after mine
That is too wierd!
I was fall 65
He said he was class of 70.

[kevinkan]

[dllee]

Yeah, Dave was a giant trapped in a short body..6' 4" and his hands were double mine while his shoes were only 14's, but x wide.
That's why he always smiled at my high school football stories, me playing JV at 100 lbs., and senior year varsity at 120.

[johnarmitage]

You may know Brian Marshall, airline pilot who sails at 3rd (and flies the Maui run for United, with all the expected benefits). ~6'1" and 280 lbs, but not fat, just solid as a fireplug. Played hockey. Brian's got a storehouse of used gear as well, I have a board and two booms from him.

[dllee]

Sure, Brian is an old bud from the '90's.
Last I saw of him was using Formula boards.