Tornado Alive,

I confirm that Nacra is delivered fully Harken equipped.

JrMinardi
Swiss Nacra Dealer

After the 2007 Australian Worlds

Ollie:

I would seriously consider getting a new Nacra if I am in the market for a boat this year. I am curious to see what Hobie will do if there is a real difference between the Infusion and the Tiger. I do not even mean a sailing difference. They have to consider the market perception difference as well. New boat sexy design vs. older boat. Tiger still doing well in the standings but I like the thinking in Pete's design. That is to level the playing field. He thinks it will be an all round easier boat to sail.

Later,
Dan

Dan,

Yeah, I'm very curious about what changes Hobie might do if the Nacra turns out to be noticeably faster.

I thought quite a bit about whether to go for the Infusion or the Capricorn and the reason I currently feel more comfortable about buying the Cap is because it is in it's third year. The Infusion is radically different from the previous Nacra so I consider it a first generation boat. I figure I'll let other sailors help work out the kinks out of the Infusion. I'm sure it is going to be a great boat though.

Not to mention, I can get a Cap next month. Sounds like I'd be looking at mid to end of summer for the Nacra.

My only hesitation currently is that I don't want to give up some of the Hobie events in the Northeast. We are going back up there for the summer and there are a few great regattas I 'd hate to miss.

I may have to hold on to the Tiger a while longer.

Thanks HCA!

Olli,
I think your true reasoning is that you know you will not be able to attend madcatter and you are worried that Bret and I may finally actually hold you off for a whole race. Like we almost did at tradewinds... we almost had you but yet even though kelly decided to inspect your spinnaker pole you still managed to get by us!
haha just kidding... but we will miss you at Madcatter if you decide to leave the tiger, on another note if you decide to sell your boat consider me in line.

Olli and others,

It is unfortunate that because of your desire to own a Capricorn, you won’t be able to attend or race in the Madcatter. I have in the past attended the Madcatter, and share your pain of what I have been missing. The C fleet informational meeting was very helpful since it was my first racing as a captain. Rob Jerry, Mimi Apple, and Pat Castor were extremely helpful. Certainly, the best parties at any Regatta I've ever been to including monohauls; rums squalls and Syracuse girls dancing on the bar top. Everyone should be able to experience Adam Zell’s expert operation of the beer truck and the great racing your Madcatter offers. As my family becomes old enough to race, hopefully, the Madcatter will become an open event. We could tie the Madcatter into visiting our family in the area as a family vacation. Looks like for the immediate future, maybe we should just help Adam keep the beer truck safe and functioning. For the foreseeable future, I don’t envision sailing a Hobie again. Notice, I am not saying never, but it close to that.

A note about a trend in our club, when I first joined our club there must have been four or five Hobies racing in it four years ago. This year I don’t think there will be any. Hobie owners are more than welcome and are encouraged to participate in our club and CRAC events.

wildtsail, That was a good race - all the way to the end. You know, it is always a good idea to send your crew to check the block at the end of the spin pole before attempting a douse.

We had full plans to attend Madcatter this year, but it looks like we are going to the World Sailing Games. Madcatter is the best event each year and we are sorry to miss it, especially the Madslapper hockey session Friday morning.

Sounds nasty!

I think my previous post shows that I am guilty of a little drunken catsailor forum posting. Goes to show you my dedication to the sport when I come back from the bar and read the catsailor forum.
-Todd

Wow- the Madcatter Regatta description as almost Mardi Gras and great times reminds me of.... lemme think--- 125 attending, Tampa Bay Hobie racing exactly 25 years ago!