when racing a hobie wave upwind

when racing a hobie wave upwind, will you go faster by sitting further forward on the hull?

Depends on wind speed. In strong breeze sitting as far aft as possible and hiking hard seems to work well. In lighter winds moving a bit forward is good, but not well forward. You want to keep the rudders and keels deep in the water for best tracking.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

Windy conditions: Sitting/hiking from an aft position is good for keeping the skegs as deep as possible. Don't pinch!!
Light air: Don't sit any further forward than the shroud, both upwind and downwind.

These positions work for me!!

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Bob Curry
Master Unirig Sailor

Still getting used to a boom less sail

How tight are you trimming?

I guess I should try some batten end tell tales but i looks like too much twist at the top and to much hook in the bottom