I have just read an email from Chris Sproat that I thought you might be interested in.

We have just won the Weston Cat Open which incorporated the UK Nacra Nationals. This was 57 boat mixed fleet start including most of the UK F18's. There were five races (one discard) and we won with 7 points, including one race won over the water!

The conditions were flat water with wind strength from force 2 - 4. Upwind we could match the F18s for height and speed. Down wind the F18 was marginally faster in the lighter conditions but not when the wind strength increased.

There were significant gusts in the wind which seemed to suit us.

I think we have made an impression by stealing the Nacra thunder. Bloody marvelous long may it last.