Thanks guys. I think the light weight and how clean the boat looks, after 7 seasons of racing, says a lot about the quality of the Taipan. For the record, when the boat was weighed (officially recorded at 104.5 kg) the only non-essential parts for one-up racing that were still on board were the crew's set of trap lines. I completed the GC with these extra lines (as Kris told me before the race, they come in handy when you need to climb back aboard, and he is right).
I just wish I could sail it to its potential. There is no doubt that the boat a lot more potential that I need to tap into.
This was a great event! I had a really good time. Thanks and congratulations to the Gulfport Yacht Club for hosting a very successful event. Also many thanks go to the City of Gulfport for allowing us to use the fantastic municipal beach, parking lot, and the “Casino Hall” for the banquet.
The conditions were challenging and I have definitely expanded my wind range. I wish that our sailing season were just starting so I could practice some of the things that I learned.
