Update: June 2010

It was supposed to be a test sail but this is Tim Kift and Jo Wicken returning rather drenched but smiling after their test sail turned in to three hours of racing in strong winds.

Their test sail was a Medway YC race down past Hoo Island and into very exposed waters and force 6/7 blustery winds. Nearly two hours later they returned only to immediately take part in the Wilsonion Open Day race of just over one hour and only F4 to 5! The photo shows them looking as if they would like another tough race. Well they got it the next day when they sailed the 26 mile Medway Marathon in F5 winds. They finished third in the fast handicap and came sixth out of 46 in all fleets.

Update: May 2010

Dave Sadiston and crew about to sail their new boat.

Dave Sabiston and crew finally get out for a sail in their new AltO in the Orkeny Isles. They are looking forward to more wind!

Update: March 2010 - The AltO at the Dingy Show

The latest AltO displayed the new foredeck cover incorporating the kite sock as well as the now standard crew kite hoisst and autolmatic pole launch system. The helm hoist remains an option. Also on display were the now standard beautifully moulded DEM foils.

The second picture shows the clean and now even simpler internal layout designed to minimise rope/line conjestion. Lady sailors have noted that they can at last enjoy fast sailing without having 'black and blue' evidence of the fun.