Hello Steve.

That is some wind you guys got there. A little bit to much 27-30 knots (force 7) is sailing in survival mode on any catamaran.

With regard to Fully Blown F16's; the offer for SA licensed building remains open for both Blade F16 and Stealth F16's. However I think none of us look down on the PC class 1 that you guys are building there. I just hope the Dart 18 try is out first. I did hear the Dart 18 was not really suited to the spi package but then again this could just be a rumour that was spread by a malicious opponent of the spi packages.


>>but are not buying into the spinnaker concept since we often sail in strong winds and the Hobies fall over without spinnakers.

You really mean "without" or should that have read "with". So what are the wind conditions where the H16's sail.


>>>These issues make it quite difficult to arrange open F16 events, since most sailors prefer One-design racing where fleets are big enough, and the classes are split geographically.


Well, no haste, easy does it. Make sure you have fun yourself and over time things will come together. We have had our share of setbacks and yet will have continued to grow nevertheless. The concept is just that good as you are well aware. As the Taipan sailors say. Give it some time and let the venom (or virus) do its work, we have yet to find any sailor that has proven immune to its effects. Sometimes it takes weeks sometimes it takes years.


>>We have intentions of holding a F16 PC1 Regatta at a central venue in 2005, incorporating all 3 classes, and hope to attract at least 20 boats.

That is good. With the second NSW challenge planned for this winter and the Asian Formula 16 challenge I think we can look forward to this winterseason. Even when halve of our boats are in winter storage (like mine)!

>>That`s all for now, see "Smaller is better" for more news on the Mosquito Nationals.

Thanks for the report !

Cheers,

Wouter