Hey Bob, your handle spells Bald-(e)-Runner (typo ?)

I guess you are not the youngest anymore but are you sure you want the handle Balderunner ?


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- Sailed solo main and Spin, 2 hours racing came in 1 minute behind the first Tiger. Sunday, with Jib and crew added, 10-12 knots, 2 hours racing 3 minutes AHEAD of the first Tiger.



I just love this. Lately I've been getting heat over the F16's not being able to hang with the F18's and A's in the USA. Then gary comes along and places ahead on elapsed time except 2 A-cats in light winds and you come in with this report on days after Gary's.

I just love it. What a way to show how the rest of the world is just doing it.

Bob, you guys are using Texel handicap, right ? So your ratings are actually equal (when 2-up) or faster than the F18's (when 1-up) correct ?


Also Bob, I can't place a pin on our F16 world map for you. You have to do it yourself. Go to http://www.frappr.com/formula16classgroup and click on "add yourself to map" and follow the instructions.

Would love to see some more Asia put the pins on the map. So consider yourself warmly invited.


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I had to work too hard, gotta get me rig with more ooomph! esp upwind. I would like to get some feedback on "Blade Vs Taipan" - comparing the two boats - anyone?



Working hard to get such excellent result. I fear that is the only way to do it. The other crews are not going to make it easy on you. Are you still using the standard Taipan 4.9 rig (mainsail + jib) ?


Regards,

Wouter


Wouter Hijink
Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild)
The Netherlands