More work ahead
I have always had a lot of respect for John Ilett’s work, but I have not experienced it personally. Until today. Lea was kind enough to give me a sail on his prowler, and I was facking impressed. It felt so much quicker than my boat it was not funny, and it’s all down to the foils.
The wind was a steady 15 with some serious gusts to 20-22+, and the speed over the water was seriously impressive. So impressive that I was completely shitting myself.
Returning to the shore, Lea asked if I had broken anything as I was coming in so soon. My response was simple and short, “no Lea, mi cohones pequeño”
New foils just jumped to the top of the winter build list. Now if only I had a CNC machine handy …