Went kiteboarding today because we had a regatta rest day... came in to the beach to find Nacra 17 hull #1 being assembled! The builders put together the boat in south Pattaya, then Coen and Gunnar met them with the 16s. All three boats sailed back to Varuna around sunset.

I have a few pictures, but will wait to post until Nacra releases images. It was cool being there (accidentally) for the champagne and first sail of the boat.

The boat looks absolutely awesome. The finish is beautiful, sails look good, and the curved foils are longer than those on the 20! Overall, it is a great looking package, and it was a privilege to help lift it into the water for the first sail!