Hi, I have recently purchased Solar Wind a nonsuch 26 and moved her from Marina del Rey to Oceanside Harbor in northern San Diego.  She is to only Nonsuch in this harbor of about one thousand boats and I have had lots of commentary about her looks and performance.  I have a group of about 6 skippers that sail on Mondays and Thursdays just about every week.  We sail for out about 10:30 and flip back to harbor at 12:30 usually a 4 hour sail.  We then meet up on the dock for a beer and a debrief and the talk usually very enjoyable. Boats and sailing are usually paramount and we have had informative discussions about our obsession. I am going to cut to the chase I don't want to be the last boat back to the dock every week.  I know she is beamy and I know she is heavy but she has a lot of sail and waterline so I think I need some tips, suggestions or encouragement.  

I am not looking for prizes or ego enhancment just a  efficient enjoyable sail.  I sailed my Ranger 26 for a dozen years had that elation and would like to attempt it on this Nonsuch.

Joe Palmiotti