Hi all,

can't keep my nose out when the subject goes to sailboards V's Multihulls and speed.

The sailboards don't have to be in a purpose made trench to get high top speeds, recently at Sandy Point a couple 100kms. from where I live, sailboards reached speeds of 45kts. When a low pressure system came in from Bass Strait, mind you winds where gusting 40 to 50 kts. at the time!!!!!!!!!

I have sailed there myself a few times I believe it is one of the best natural speed sailing locations in the world.

But when it comes to sustained speeds in open water nothing can beat a big Multi. The bigger it is the higher the sustained speeds, I have seen speeds of around 30 kts. for miles on the ones I have sailed on.

I have also had the opportunity to line up a few Formula Race boards including the new Olympic board with my F16 they are easy pickings in under 15 kts. With the kite up and a hull out of the water the F16 kills them for speed.

Regards Gary.