Quote Originally Posted by Tony G
Bill,

I get the impression that you are always racing when you sail. Do you go out for just a sail? And if you do, do you ever leave the motor in?

Tony G
Good question. Yes and no. If it's just my spouse and I, the engine stays in place, but if there are one or two guys we stow the engine (sometimes in the lazarette). If we had a good upwind slip, the engine would stay stowed if there was any wind at all.