I recently received news that the 4 taipans shipped from Oz (3 from South Australia, 1 from Victoria) have arrived safely and are now sailing on a lake near Shanghai. The boats have been purchased by European expats. They have been fitted with Goodall spinnaker systems, but are using the original jib set-up. The lake has predominantly very light winds so the kites will be essential. Apparently their arrival has created a lot of interest where sailing is only just taking off as a sport. The high import duty added to the cost of importation unfortunately.

Our loss is their gain.


Phil.