If you're not racing, don't worry about it. The topping lift can make some difference but most people can get away without it. Adjustment of the topping lift or angle of the boom can change the shape of the sail to something slightly more efficient for the conditions.
Me! Regret it kinda...(maybe not but the APR leaves a bad taste). Unfortunately the stars didn't align nicely... the boat did... but while I would have otherwise had the finance available I had a gap in cashflow at the time (due primarily to banks clamming up on Covid...).
Or... you could just wash only waste being some soap. A mean does anyone think that wiping is enough? I remember a tip from a movie actually.
Take a dollop of poop and smear it over your face. Now, take a sheet (or three) of toilet paper and wipe it off. Question: Are you now clean? Are you...
hmm I tried three slices but there was this great big hole in the middle.... 2/10 does not work.
p.s also really hard to cut. Breadknife not recommended.
Yes they can and yes they do. It's particularly common in the criminal courts. All common law is judge created and where legislation is unclear and guidance not provided judges have to fill the gap, this is done through what are known as the "rules of interpretation". It is then up to Parliament...