US772 said...
I should of said too far forward = leeward helm. Does different body weight effect the LLF much?
The ratio of body to yacht weight increases with a heavier pilot. Therefore the total mass will increase which affects inertia. A heavier combined mass will take more energy/time to achieve a set speed than a lighter.
The advantage of greater mass comes to the fore in higher winds giving more moveable mass for control. e.g. When turning slide your mass forward to get maximum traction on front wheel, slide/lean your mass over the windward wheel/axle.
Also as you haul on the sheet rope your CoE moves back as your mast bends back