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Exocet RS D2 Review Pt1

Light Wind Weapon

So I have received my D2 Elite and given its innovative design I am writing a short review to give me thoughts. This is Part 1 of a review of the board that is based upon 3 races in light winds in the raceboard fleet at my local sailing club, Dobroyd Aquatic Club. The wind in these races ranged from 5 to 7 knots.

When I ordered this board I was hesitant about its width, volume and large wetted surface area and the impact that these could have on light wind performance. However after speaking to Patrice from Exocet he assured me of its light wind credentials.

When the board arrived I was a little taken aback by its sheer size, in particular its back end, which is huge! You can see from the photos that the rear end of the board has a formula board look about it. However the bow of the board is reminiscent of the original D2s but more aggressive.... Read More

Phantom Race 377

2012: the year of weird raceboards, the Phantom Race 377 is a radical design but does it work? Remi Vila explains “Progress in light winds and windy condition was impossible until now, but after 2 years developement this came possible. It’s somewhere an impossible engeniering. With the bat wings, which start from the mast track, the Race board has a very low drag in lighter winds. But also this wings- they are like another daggerboard – help you to increase your up wind angle.

Enter the RS D2 ELITE

Here comes the Exocet RS D2 ELITE, the first production board could be available before the summer in Southern Hemisphere. Patrice from Exocet has mentioned, the board will be eligible to race in the raceboard class and testing has shown it a clear advantage upwind in basically any wind strength. On the reaching leg the RS D2 ELITE increased speed especially when it is on a shy reach, this is due to the fin sizes used on the board (47cm). You will need to get use to going straight down wind however, if you've ridden an older style D2 you know all about this.  

2011 Raceboard Worlds Winner Declared

Patrik Pollak (SVK 1), Harriet Ellis (GBR 607) and Santi Arteaga (ESP 1) have been declared men's, women's and youth champions at the end of the Raceboard World Championships 2011. Only one race on the last day in very light winds - the leaders in each division before today's race all won on the final day.

Raceboard Worlds Day 5

This was a day for the Martins! The light wind experts from Dobroyd Aquatic Club. We arrived this morning with the expectation of doing 4 races. However, the wind gods did not come to the party. Notwithstanding, after a long postponement, plenty of time for group photos and chatting, at about 5 pm the Race Committee started us racing in approximately 5 knots of wind. A full on pumping start spread the fleet

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