The finishing room

No boat so no sailing on Saturday for me. I helped in the finishing room, and watched a good size fleet sail windward/leeward courses.

We didn’t do as well as last year when Scott and I won the event also on a 49er, but it was fun none the less. Probably too much at times, as we lost one of the caps heading to the bottom mark in 3^rd place. 

3d zero

The 3D Zero is taking shape. (see below). Probably at a similar rate to my new boat. It’s already been primed and the foils are the last time consuming thing left. I’m hopeful it will be ready for the 4th October (long weekend).

Also, season Starts at St George tomorrow.  Rego’s are from 10-30 am.

High speed sail

In case you are struggling to fill your 8 hour work day with Moth blogs here is one more to help the cause…. 

This one is by new St George Mothie and CST Composites Production Manager Chris Dixon. He just reecently bought Grant’s green Hungry Tiger and has sailed 18′s, 14′s and Vee Jays in the past…

Modelling the the Fastacraft Zero

So in absence of a Moth,  I’ve been computer modeling more moth bits on the weekend… Who would have thought that having an Industrial Design background can help you with your sailing?

I am currently modeling the the Fastacraft Zero that will be used in the new Fastafraft website developed by Oneos. Still a long way to go, with wings, foils, mast boom etc to be done… It should look good once finished.

Work in progress

Just got the below photo from John…. I think it looks great! especially with nice small CST Composites wing bars.

The painting will probably happen next week in brightest red I could find and as used on Mazda3 MPS range. Can’t wait to get it!

Photo: John Ilett

Kylie’s new scow

I had a good sail in 10-12kn NE on Saturday thanks to Grant who let me use my old boat. Lea was also down, giving Mike Leigh his first experience sailing a Moth. I think there is a good chance he will get one along with other Olympic guys looking for a break.

Kylie's new scow