BurbleChaz

Fri Jan 19 23:01:37 2007

Skandia Docklands Invitational

Shiny toys

The yachts have arrived. Secret Men's Business is no longer feeling lonely. Intimidated, but not lonely. Around 20 high-performance racing yachts have joined her in Newquay marina for the Skandia Docklands Invitational series.

We strolled round the marina looking at the yachts. The engineering, style and grace is inspiring. I want to go and play. We were starting to think of the 48-footers as small. When you've been staring at boats like Wild Oats XI (2006 Sydney-Hobart winner) and the vast 30m Skandia Wild Thing, most things look small.

It's about perspective, and fun per dollar. Or fun per ten million dollars.Who's winning here?

Maxi Yacht Wild Oats X1 Big boat, little boat

I still want to play. Anyone need a sheet-trimmer?


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