Devotti Single Hander

What??!? D-Ones transform theirselves in Optis like Optimus Prime??!?

(just joking...)

Although there was no wind on Saturday at Burghfield, Sunday was perfect conditions early on and I managed to sneak a quick go in the D-One.

Having sailed the prototype RS100 and ordered a build slot, I thought it would a good idea to at least try the D-one, and boy am I glad I did.

I absolutely loved it.

It performed really well in a force 2, beautifully balanced hull and rig.

All the controls were sorted and fitted out perfectly, and the production boat was just lovely.

Just what I have been waiting for all these years.

I was so happy in fact I bought one on the spot, and cancelled my 100 order.

I look forward to sailing my D-One next weekend.

Rodney from Suntouched was very helpfull and I even got a phone call from Luca for tips and tricks on sailing the D-One.

Thanks to Burghfield SC for allowing the demo.

Check out my blog on how I get on sailing it...I can't wait.

Tim

I wanted a singlehanded boat that compared to the rs400 in all round sailability and fantastic design.

Stepping into the D-One I felt like I was putting on a pair of comfortable shoes.

Having sailed 700's and Musto Skiffs I wanted to hike instead of trapeze, as that's how I prefer to sail, although to get the speed and performance those trapeze boats were a necessary evil.

If I could get close to the performance of those boats in a hiking dinghy then I was always going to change class.

I guess it was just a matter of time.

The D-One was extremly stable while sorting the daggerboard and rudder out, not tippy at all.

The mainsail is big at 11sm but you can do a lot with the rig setup, and so depowering will be fine. I was extremly pleased to be fully hiked on the side in such light winds, and I am 6ft2 and 88kgs.

The boat tacks smoothly and the traveller for the mainsheet is a great idea.

I used to sail Tasars and this is a great way of tuning a big fully battened sail.

With the spinnaker (15sm) up the boat just wants to go, and everything felt smooth.

The spinnaker hoist was easy as was the drop and the hull is stable as I said before so that went fine.

When I first hiked out I wanted to adjust the toestraps, and the cleat was right by my hand, just exactly where I needed it.

The cockpit is very spacious.

All in all a beautiful boat really.

I am not going to get into specific comparisons between a production boat and a prototype, suffice to say that I think that the D-One suits my particular requirements for a singlehanded hiking asymetric.

I thoroughly suggest that you have a go in one, you will love it.

Tim