Tom: The forestay is part of the new rigging package from Jerry Montgomery. Do you think that may have something to do with the sound? There's no doubt that once it started singing I dropped the wind meter and went as far forward as possible and held on. The spray was soaking me while I kept her pointed as high as possible. If you let off just a little bit the waves and wind would knock me off course and there would be too much jib (4.5 ounce, 36 sf) pulling me down. What a rush!! Now that several days have passed I wish I were back in the same situation. It's soo much more fun than being back at work. Rich