Revolution Redux
I had the chance over the weekend to drop in on Pierre and check out his new canting keel sports boat, to replace his last production-built, Bethwaite designed S8 or whatever it was.
Anyway, the new all-carbon boat is almost 500kg lighter than the last one and sports a big rotating wing mast rig. The silver paint job looks pretty awesome, and it’s sure to be quick.
It’s been a while since I sailed with Pierre on the original 79er prototype, so I wouldn’t mind taking the new one out for a run when there’s a regatta in town and I’ve got some free time.
Free time. Yes, that would be nice.
I also managed to drop in last night and talk to Tacker and Langman while they were putting the finishing touches on their World speed record attempt foiler. A very interesting looking piece of gear. It had all the gucci stuff like milled stainless steel hydrofoils which were smaller than those we use on the Moth. I hope it works.
