Originally Posted by
jamottep
I'd say ... Maybe theoretically but in real life conditions? You'd need perfect sea conditions, great oversized sails, intent steering (light winds are never steady), a super slick bottom, all dead weight removed but weight to leeward, no rocking the boat. Also, gaining momentum when heavy in light wind is not easy (I think as I've not handled heavy boats personally). And then very well calibrated instruments are needed to even be sure that what they tell you is in fact true ...
I'd say no.