I am attaching a picture of the NACRA A2 going upwind. From this picture, you will know as much about how it sails as I do. As you can see, the leeward bow does not submerge in flat water.
I agree that sailing with only 150 sq. ft. of sail area (mast and sail combined) will be a challenge!
I understand that Morelli and Melvin have just finished building the last platform that will be supplied prior to some minor tooling changes that are being incorporated for the NACRA A2. When those changes are completed and resulting NACRA A2 production begins is unknown to me. I don't think the first boat from NACRA will be delivered until sometime in July, but that is a guess. I am not first on the list. In fact, I have been having some recent vision issues that affect my ability to sail competitively. I believed that these could be resolved fairly quickly, however, my Opthomologist told me yesterday that he would not change anything for the next two years because he thought my eyes probably would not stabilize in less time than that and any changes could be detrimental in the long term. The long and the short of this is that I have cancelled my order (major dissapointment) until I know that I will be able race again. I am planning on being back for the 2006 sailing season.
Who knows, maybe I will come back on a new I-17R instead of the NACRA A2. It sure is a fun boat to sail and race! I think the A2 will also be fun, just no spinnaker.
I am glad that my prior posts have been of value to you.
