Congratulations Gary !
Are you starting to enjoy yourself ?

I think that is quite something you did there. Going head to head solo against double handed cats in 15 to 20 knots is definately favouring the doublehanders. Of course the tiger crew was unlucky to tip it but then that is part of the game as well and they had the easier part of this aspect (being doublehanded).
I'm sure a few words were said on board that Tiger about that "bloody singlehander".
Maybe they even pushed it beyond the threshold twice because of you giving them a race. One always takes greater risks in situations like that.
Did you talk to them afterwards ?
Would be interesting to know how they felt. Surely it is a sight to be racing against a singlehander with spi in these conditions and to be unable to pull away. I personally have great respect for your achievement here, this is truly something; you are showing us how it is done.
Respect !
Wouter