I bought a Parker 31 last year which I enter in local club PY racing and regattas. I was not able to launch until 21/7. Can you put me in touch with someone who races a P31 to swap ideas etc.? Our fleet has evolved towards faster boats e.g Ben 27.7, Dehler 34[3], Half-tonners, J80, J30, MGRS38.

I usually start ok but at end of first beat have slipped and by 2nd mark was last. I am not a star but am used to being there or thereabouts. Judging by the Byron figures I expected to be faster than Dehler34. Expectations are over.

What i need to reassess are:

-realistic expectations against some of the boats mentioned

-am I doing something wrong?

I have attended a couple of rallies and was told by a 325 owner that the 31 was faster than the 325.

Help!

Can anyone help?