Holy shit and Hallelujah... Sailrocket hits 40 knots
What a day.
1 run and the speed strip was peeeerfect. The best I have ever seen it.
I'll cut it short as I'm buzzing from joy, tiredness and champagne.
Sailrocket showed us that she is a contender and hit 42.4 knots in full control.
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I was stomping on the big lo speed rudder to hold her up to the course as she just wanted to bear away.
After the speed hut I got a gust and she just lifted her skirts. I knew it was fast. My visor blew up.
The slow down took ages and I lost track of the course. When the spray and pace all dropped off I gingerly looked down at the GPS. It read 42.1 (later on the download 42.4).
Holy shit and Hallelujah.
All the hard work over the past four days (five years) paid off. Four days ago we hit the beach at 20 knots out of control and later slammed the rig into the water and snapped the beam clean in half.
I couldn't do any of this without Helena's faith in me, Malcolm and the boat.
I am so happy for all of us. I skyped Malcolm and I swear he was tearful.
We finally cracked the 40 knot bottle of Mumm. Now we are into Vix's crate of champers.
Can you believe it. Our last run of our last day after a big bust up. It's almost corny.
We're all buzzing. we saw a 50 knot boat today. Raising the low speed rudder is straight away good for 5 knots. There is so much junk still hanging on the boat that I know we can get in the 50 knot ball park with what we have already.
I decided not to go for a second run despite the awesome conditions. We have worked so hard and rushed the boat onto the water. I know that somewhere there is likely a trap waiting and I don't want to find it now. Today is our day. The teams day. It's going to be a night of joy. We deserve it, we got what we wanted and I don't want to risk it.
We are also now armed with proof that this boat can be a world record breaker.
Stoked.
Thanks to each and everyone of you who has helped us get this far, we will continue working until we take this bus all the way.
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Cheeeeeeers, Paul and the team.
posted by Paul at 5:51 pm
14 Comments:
Congratulations!!! I'm looking forward to your continued success.
Well done guys!
Hopefully now you might be able to get the sponsorship you need to push past the record.
congratulation.
that is wonderfull, I am really happy for you and all the team, I was a bit deseperate few days ago because of the crash but I know your perseverance and your quality.
good wind for the next step ...
great work team sail rocket, i knew you had it in you.
Congratulations. What was the true wind speed during the run?
Whoo Hoo Paul knew you could do it.
Just such a shame that now a sponsor will come along and take all the glory for all YOUR hard work. Good on you mate you & Helena are a dynamic duo and
back in the UK it is harvest time so about time you reaped yours...Well Done All..as you say Holy Shit and Hallaluja..Good on you guys I am bursting with pride....As always Love Vix
looking great guys. congratulations.
steve g
Congratulations ! Your perseverance is amazing and it paid off !! Victory is for those who believe in it the longest !!
Hope you get the sponsorship you bloody well deserve !
Johan
Congrats and well done to all - what a roller coaster ride for you, and everyone who has been following daily, if not hourly, via your blog.
Hope you have a safe journey home and looking forward to the next installment!
Regards,
Joddy.
Congratulations a job VERY well done especially considering your very limited resources.
Tom (Pi Research)
Congratulations to the whole team!
That's brilliant and well deserved.
What a boost! Up and on..
D&G
Weeeeeeeeeeeeell done Paul & Malcom!
Still one more bottle to get out of the fridge... it's coming soon!
Congratulations again!
Great stuff!
Bravo..
Un concept simple..et des heures de travail et de patience qui paient !
Super cool. Continuez...
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