Devotti Single Hander

Originally posted by Merlinboy Rodney, How many D-ones have been sold in the UK to date?  The first open sounds great.

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

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

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with todays first sale to france we have now amazingly sold d one s in
twelwe countries, usa , uk, italy , spain, czech republic austria , belgium ,
switzerland, slovenia , holland, germany and france....customers are
superhappy so far, we will soon have a couple of d ones for sailors to test in
valencia , spain, contact me at luca@devotisailing.cz or get in toutch with
rodney. flights are cheap and weather and paella are magic....annuoncing
international racing circuit soon .it is amazing to see where passion is
leading me and devotisailing, everytime i sail a d one i feel happy and
smiling, youll feel the same way....come and test it for yourself...luca devoti

Originally posted by devotiluca with todays first sale to france we have now amazingly sold d one s in twelwe countries, usa , uk, italy , spain, czech republic austria , belgium , switzerland, slovenia , holland, germany and france....customers are superhappy so far, we will soon have a couple of d ones for sailors to test in valencia , spain, contact me at luca@devotisailing.cz or get in toutch with rodney. flights are cheap and weather and paella are magic....annuoncing international racing circuit soon .it is amazing to see where passion is leading me and devotisailing, everytime i sail a d one i feel happy and smiling, youll feel the same way....come and test it for yourself...luca devoti

Well!  Doing so well Luca even forgot one

So, let's add Dubai to the list!  13 countries is the current total with AUS soon

I can recommend Valencia for the perfect chance to try the D-One.  Warm, nice winds and to cap it all great food and wine.  Flights from under £100 and low cost accommodation.  Escape the winter and take a friend - as Luca said, two D-Ones available and rib support  

If you can't get to Valencia then there's always the test days or, if you prefer, you can try a D-One in Chichester Harbour (somewhat colder and a shortage of Paella) by arrangement.

My contact is rodney@suntouched.co.uk

Rodney

Torbole start line!

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Originally posted by turnturtle Luca/Rodney, which port in Valencia are the demo boats going to be at, Juan Carlos (AC Marina) or down at the RC Nautico de Valencia?

Over to Luca on this  as he's the man on the spot.  Want to go there?  Just let me know and we will book you in for a fun few days.

Rodney