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Exocet Kona
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Last week end we had one of the most amasing long distance race in Gruissan, 8 races with wind from 15 up to 35 knots, 600 people at the start
In the first race I managed to finish at a very good 15th place, this was quite a bit of luck because the wind was shiffting a lot and people had to tack while I managed to get around without tacking.Still the first impression was that guys on slalom board were not a lot faster than me, actually they really had to push hard to overtake the Kona.
Back on the beach it was quite a shock for all of them…!
In the other races the wind picked up to 30/35 knots the board was holding really good but a 12 minutes run surrounded by slalom boards was quite a challenge, still with a top speed at 32.6 knots it is clear that the board has a wide potential. the average speed on a run 12 minutes run was about 25/26 knots.
of course I could not managed to make an other top 15th but I was quite constant betwen 50 and 60
On the last day many sailors wanted to try the board and check by themself, some 68 kgs guys managed 27 knots on the reach.In conclusion my goal to race on the Kona was to bring confusion in the head of sailors. I think now it is done !!
Have a good sailing
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