Hi Connie, The high wind conditions creating the "slick" makes perfect sense. I have not been out in 30+ windspeeds with my M boats (yet). Chances are I will be heaving-to to reduce sail once I find myself in that predicament! Bones ____________________________________________________________ Fashion Design Education - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw3fAUNgAC2ionMijni4Q0sk6mzy...