Hobie will be annoucing their A cat in the fall. Anyone know more?
The announcement has been on the European website for almost a year now. So I guess it has some truth to it.
A Flyer 2 is being built in Australia by someone other then AHPC?
So I was told as well.
more info :
http://www.ashbysails.com/I quote :
Boats
I am pleased to announce in conjunction with Ashby Sails, Gel-Tech and Aicher Egnar the release of the Australian built 2006 Flyer Mark 2. The new “A” Class Catamaran. designed in Germany by Peter Egnar and Aicher Egnar gmbh and is manufactured in Australia by Todd Pickering of Gel-Tech Quality Composites Bendigo.
The Australian production and manufacturing of the Flyer Mark 2 is primarily to service the Australian, South East Asia and American markets with the possibility of overflow production to Europe.
Gel-Tech Quality Composites was founded in 2005 by Managing Director
Todd Pickering owner and operator of the business. Todd has 18 years experience in specialized boat building, fibreglass manufacturing and composites construction. Todd was previously employed as the Production Manager and Foreman at Boyer Fibre Craft.
Gel-Tech Quality Composites manufactures Australian made high performance sailing craft including, fibreglass laminating, resin infusion, carbon kevlar, foam sandwich, and various other specialized techniques.
Todd’s exceptional attention to detail and excellent craftsmanship will ensure he and his team produce an excellent Australian product with an incomparable finish.
The boats are now available and performed exceptionally well when sailed at the Australian championships at Blairgowrie YC in Victoria. The boats came in first and second place, sailed by Glenn Ashby and Brad Collett respectively.
