Here are some videos and pictures. A lot of people were asking and IMO its hard to point to a photo album, hopefully they can find it a tad easier this way.
It was made by Hans Klok in 2007 and awarded for the first time that same year when the F16 class held their first Global Challenge event at Zandvoort. It changed hands in 2008 at Mumbles yacht club UK and it will find a new owner this year. I believe it is entirely (except the foot) made from stainless steel and it is an accurate 3D model of an F16 racing catamaran with a full suit of sails up the mast.
I admit that I'm totally biased but I think we got the prettiest cup in the beach cat racing scene !
Wouter
P.S. and no, batteries, servo's or midgets do not come included (A little insiders joke)
Last edited by Wouter; 11/12/0911:18 AM.
Wouter Hijink Formula 16 NED 243 (one-off; homebuild) The Netherlands
Re: The Formula 16 Global Challenge
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#196066 11/12/0911:21 AM11/12/0911:21 AM
Today the racing was a hand full for the racers. The first race the winds were out of the north west, blowing around 18kts. We did witness a lot of capsizes and some broken gear. Mainsails, rudders dagger boards, hulls you name it it broke today.
The top finishers are the top players. Robbie Daniels, John Casey, Gregg Goodall etc etc.
We had wind shifts ranging from 5 to 30 degrees we were changing gates and weather marks almost at every lap. We the race committee had our drama as well. Lines getting caught on props anchors dragging and a few hickups on the comms.
All in all a fun day for everyone. The racers had a blast and the committee was smack in the middle of it all. Shrimp boil at 7pm at Gulfport Yacht Club. For results check the Yacht Club's website. www.gulfportyachtclub.com
Last edited by Robi; 11/12/0904:50 PM.
Re: The Formula 16 Global Challenge
[Re: Robi]
#196102 11/12/0906:31 PM11/12/0906:31 PM