... conditions where perfect for the intended purpose - selecting the best cat sailor in our area.The Taipan F16 handled the conditions well ( gusts at "A" mark to 33kts.{NWS bouy measured } , wave frequency much LESS than boat length and breaking 5 ft.er's ). I just could not get the boat to GO, and when the H16's started beaten me boat for boat I had rather a crisis of confidence !
It's OK though , i'll not struggle for the motivation to sail on those cold winter days ahead.
By the way , take a look (attached) at my project mast and boom sheeting setup (Hall Spars) for next season !!