We had a regatta about 3 weeks ago, I sailed the f18 and we had a mixture of a-class and taipan 4.9's in the fleet.

the moths showed up with a skill range from 10th in the last worlds to a beginner with 2 months experience.

upwind we were fine, pointing miles higher and going away but downwind the moths trundled away, it was very impressive.

we could hold our own with the newbie but the pro was long gone. If your a good sailor then the potential of the moth is just awesome.

If only I was 20 kilos lighter and years younger!

I now have a new found respect for their speed potential.