didn't someone have a problem getting a proa into Round Texel a couple of years ago?...I seem to remember it was a pretty wild design with an articulating crew pod. Has the latest Harry Proa been accepted by the Texel folks?

G'day,

We tried to enter two years ago with the boat you describe. Got banned, so the potential builder lost interest. It is currently being built in Sydney, with a 10.5m/35' leeward hull. Should be an impressive machine.

The latest one has not been accepted, as their contact page doesn't work. Does anyone (Wouter?) have a contact for the race committee. They have said we can race in the Dutch Open the week before and they will assess the boat. Interesting times.

Still looking for crew for all the other European races next year.

Regards,

Rob