CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE EXTREM 40 KIND

On Friday we decided to spice up our training a little, and trade in the 2.4’s for a ride on the Extreme 40 which Shirley and her team were doing some training on in Hyeres Bay. It was a fair trade, our coach and his rib for a ride and a go at the helm on one of the fastest multi Hulls around.

Adam clocked us doing over 20 knots, in about 12 knots of breeze. It was the first time I have ever sailed on let alone helmed a multi hull, why start small on a Hobie Cat when you can go straight to the top on an Extreme 40.

There was a tense moment when I was on the helm with kite up trying to thread my way through 30 lasers coming up wind squeezing through a gap at the last minute.
It was a great afternoon sailing and will go down in my book as one of the best sails I have had.

Many thanks to Shirley for inviting us on board!