Hi HJS

I can't remember whether it was Jim or Greg who told me that the Taipan was born from an old MKIII Boyer A mold which was cut 2 feet shorter and had a wedge put in the keel to make it progressively fatter towards the keel. Or is that just urban myth. Perhaps you could confirm? It also has a lot of influence from Mosquitos which is not surprising. Either way it's a pretty old design. Still a fine boat though in sloop or cat rig but seems outdated for today's assymmetric flat kites sailing hot angles.

BTW - thanks for the photo of my boat from the 1982 Waranga Basin A nationals - still got it and never got around to thanking you.

Cheers
JD