San Francisco Bay Debut + The Ultimate 111 Sailing Experience (So Far)
(San Francisco, CA)- First, Erik Simonson reports, "Sometimes good
things come to those who wait. In this case, the arrival of hull number 4
off the J-Boats Production line to the West Coast has proven to be the
case. Frank Slootman has enjoyed his J-90 immensely, it’s lines, rating
and performance did all he could have hoped. What it was lacking was
accommodations and a little luxury which would make his better half
happy....The rumors of a newer production racer-cruiser from J-Boats had
begun, which were right in the target range of 36-38 foot. After
talking with J-Boats and reviewing the drawings, Frank was convinced the
boat would "provide the thrills of a pedigree along with some of the
creature comforts" he sought. Soon, SANTA delivered a new sleigh to the
Slootman residence in the form of INVISIBLE HAND fresh from Bristol
R.I." Read more, see more photos and watch the video here on Erik's H2OShots.com site about Frank's INVISIBLE HAND interview.
Second, what may surprise a few sailors out there, perhaps, is that a 72
year old Canadian (actually, a Nova Scotian) who's sailed a variety of
J's over time is taking delivery of 111 #23, after an exhilarating,
adrenalin-pumping, get yer "ya-yas-out", 20+ plus knot ride on 111 #5.
Really? Skeptics be damned. Anyone of any age can sail the 111 with
finger-tip control and feel confident sailing it upwind or downwind,
light air or with breeze on. Check these videos out. Real People.
Real Men. Real Women. Real Fun. Exotic, too, in French and English!
The Ultimate 111 Sailing Experience in Nova Scotia.
