<**** alert on this one
FWIW, the Infusion is making a very strong showing in Europe against all comers.
There is only 1 infusion in Europe and it has NOT raced yet. This infusion is the demo boat of the importer and it has been on display at boat shows. It has seen water but without any other catamarans about. Therefor it is impossible to judge relative performance.
The first batch of boats is only coming in THIS week; I think they are at the customs office being cleared right now. I think it is safe to guess that this batch was initially intended for the Alter Cup event, but it has to be diverted to Europe in order to come through on the commitments made to the European buyers.
Whoever made up the comment "... very strong showing in Europe against all comers ..." is seriously delusional. There are simply no race results at this time and the infusion has only raced against, what ?, 5 other boats in a single California event. With Melvin on the stick being by far the most skilled sailor in the race. Hardly a proper shake-down.
I sorry everybody, while the first private evaluations are promising, this boat still very much needs to encounter the first REAL competition from the serious Tiger, Cirrus and Capricorn crews.
Carnac will be the first REAL event where the infusions will mix it up with the European F18 class sailors. Carnac is in april.
Wouter
