Speed

[Surf Scoter]

I have been racing Surf Scoter for the past couple months now at my club on Wednesday nights.   And, inevitably, I am beginning to wonder about how to (cost-effectively) get a little more speed out of her.   Do any of you race?   I have what I think is a standard spar set up, with 10 year old sails, give or take.   They are fair enough crusiing sails, but this would be an obvious upgrade.   Currently I carry a 130 genoa on a roller furling.  I have a single set of 2 speed 40STs.    My PHRF is 213, and I'm in NJ.  Thanks for any info.    

[THOMAS M DEMARCO]

I have raced Shogun in several Naval Academy /Oxford races and nothing helps like a fairly big blow and as little tacking as possible. I added an Asym with some improvement. My ultimate solution was to get a SHIELDS to race and the PILOT to cruise!