Devotti Single Hander

That's it!  Yes all over and Adrian struggled (too much Grappa?) with the vagaries of Lake Garda in the light stuff. See below:

Arrived at club at 8.30 for a 10.30 start. Windsurfers we already out 

in the northerly breeze around 20 knots.

We launched at 10 and sailed at high speed down the lake to the start 

area. Ad we get there the wind drops and the comitee postpone as they 

know the southerly is coming !!! Wind drops completely and we all 

slowly drift in for an early lunch.

At 1.30 there is a gentle southerly blowing 4 to 6 knots. Back out in 

the sun for the show down.

2 races and the last is triple points.

Both races I start in the 2nd row, but manage to play the shifts well 

and have good speed despite the fact I am at least 10 K’s heavier than 

anyone else. Both races I round the top mark in 4th and both races I 

gybe out into the middle of the lake. All look good for a top 3 finish 

but the wind closes down and the local experts creep around the shore 

to the finish. I drift over the line nearer the back than the 

front. !!!!!!!!

So the weekend was a tale of 2 days. One was windy and I had good 

speed, the other light and difficult and although I had good speed I 

was certainly out of luck !!!

A great weekend and good to see that I had speed in the light and the 

lightweights could hold the pace in the breeze.

Home know and looking forward to the European tour next summer.

Full report, results and more pictures can be found soon at http://www.devoti-one.com

more pictures also here http://devoti-one.co.uk/devoti-one_suntouched3_008.htm

Rodney

Have delivered 4 in the UK so far and 20 world wide (38 orders confirmed with full deposits) including the USA and even Dubai. We have been in production for 3months and are currently producing 6 boats a month so the UK allocation is falling short of our requirements.  There will be more moulds very soon so production will ramp up to keep pace with demand.  We expect to deliver another 10-15 in the UK before the start of next season.   As more people see and try the D-One the greater is the demand and interest.  It is certainly getting recognised as a great bit of kit by all who have tried it and also those who have raced against one.

I blame Gordon Brown for a slow start in the UK, having trashed the £, but now that people see what they are getting they are happy to put their hands in their pockets for a nice, shiny D-One

We are planning a full circuit in 2010 including first UK nationals in July where I expect to see 20+ D-Ones racing.

Come and try one!

Where are you based?  We may be in your area soon

Rodney

Torbole - the first D-One international regatta.

30 knots this morning easing to a gusty 20-25 knots.  Brit, Adrian Brunton, was first on the water for the training session that was organised for today.  His notes are below:

Arrived at club at 9am.

German 420 squad just launching, wind was 25 to 30 knots plus !! Most 
of them went over and one blew out their kite.

Waited 2 hours for the wind to reduce

Wind still around 30 Knots, time for lunch

  big bowl of pasta and a strong coffee

2 pm wind down to 15 to 20 knots, time to go sailing.

First to launch, with others following me out, kite up and high speed 
planing 4km down the lake with a huge grin on my face !!! 25 knots 
this far down the lake. Long sail back, but faster and more 
comfortable than the Finn.

Back upwind, let's do that again !! Big gusts coming through, going 
nearly straight downwind with the apparent wind. Unbelievably quick !!!!

Back up wind, can't wait to do it again and again and again.

4 pm wind is dropping off, back in for a warm shower.

Back to the Hotel and ready to party !!!!!

More tomorrow!

Rodney