I have read the other threads on pointing in this forum, but I still need advice when it comes to sailing up wind. My problem is this; no matter who I sail with durring the race or who I tune with before, I can never point as high and it is becoming a real problem. When I tune with someone our controlls are on the same (and two-blocked) and we are sailing in the same air (10-15), but my sail still luffs and I still loose a few degrees. Could this be my 16 year old spars or am I overlooking something fairly simple? Furhtermore, what part does the vang play in pointing and upwind boatspeed?Thanks. Dan