Gather, Skiffleheads…

And prostrate yourselves before this very seductive video (Quicktime only; stop whining, just get it…) of Musto’s performance skiff (which I learned of via an interesting–and wildly eclectic–blog called “The Horse’s Mouth”). This pocket rocket is a solo ride (the first singlehanded trap skiff with gennaker), which makes finding crew easy but boathandling demanding. The video shows you about all you need to know about the “performance” side. But if you want more blather, Sailpower has an in-depth review. Or you can read this ale-soaked regatta diary by double-Olympic medalist in the 49er, Simon Hiscocks. Hiscocks did a lot of swimming, so the thing sounds pretty damn tricky (though it’s hard to know for sure since it appears he was either drunk or hungover most of the time). Looks like a great little package…



Hiscocks Hikes It Out: “Damn, it’s hard to reach for a beer from out here. No wonder I prefer to sail with crew…”