Apart from the generally tough conditions of a Trans Atlantic crossing, the rules make it very tough as well.

"The boats have no luxury???s what so ever; no toilet, no bunk, no galley! With no communication with the outside world and no crewmates to talk to, the mental challanges are as tough as the physical ones. It is reasons like these that make the Mini Transat the ultimate test of a sailor."

A local here built a Transat with canting keel and what keeps the water out is a boot made from inflateable boat material.

Amazing boats but for most could only be rated as a day sailer methinks.

Great move (as they say in chess).

Now, you're not going to let us wait long to hear where you're taking it are you?

benoz said...
It starts the long trek to Bunbury WA on Monday!

take another spare wheel if you have not already
and good luck

I saw it in Fred's yard today. It should be a hooter.

The photos are deceptive in regards to the clearance and the jockey wheel is quite high. I really hope it's going to be ok.

We get 20-25 kts quite regularly here in summer and I think it might be a handful with that rig size. Should be good on a reach though!

At the end of the day it's a 6.5m boat so I suspect it won't be great. Hard yards upwind so you can have a sleigh ride coming back. I'll find out in 10 days!

I do hope he removes the rudders before towing not worth the risk

Pleased to hear its travelling OK.
Enjoy the new toy

congrats benoz, looks awesome (**** I hate that term, everything is aawwsome these days)

can you post a few pics, inc inside and keel setup when you get it setup.

That would be a boat I'd like to play with, good stuff.