In Conclusion I would say that the biggest problem with a B Rig is that you have to make an early decision as to whether you use it or not, it can take 20 minutes to change and if the forecast is inaccurate you will be very underpowered. In my experience the shorter mast and therefore gust properties were undetectable as the rig was too busy trying to generate enough power to push the heavy hull through the water. I would suggest that the ILCA and AERO both have vastly lighter hull weights so the smaller rigs can still operate e ffi ciently. Having witnessed some of the club sailors master the blustery conditions with a standard rig I would conclude that the control systems we have are readily able to de-power through rig while still providing enough horse power to push the hull forward. While I would not recommend a B Rig, the B Plan sail is still a viable option though learning to utilise the current controls on a standard rig will provide a more balanced ride. Thanks to Jon Clarke at Edge Sails for donating the sail and his time and to Spoons at Stoke Gabriel who donated the mast.
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