Margie writes us again with another update (really appreciate the contributions, Margie):
Hi Thomas
It seems that you are doing well with your sailing through your postings,
we enjoy reading your blogs and looking at the youtubes.
Attached is an article that is in the current issue of Australia's main sailing magazine. You do get a mention despite the facts being not quite right
There is to be a proper review of the boat later in the year.
We are still sailing over our winter and racing against a Dehler 32 and a SF 3200 on a regular basis, some times they win some times we win.
The other week we raced against a stripped out all carbon A31 and were soundly beaten on most points of sailing
Are they that fast in Europe ?
regards
Margie
The article is great, Margie gets some great reviews, as does the 310 - Wild Child is looking good! And although the facts aren't correct (I wasn't first...) it is cool to get a mention. :)
As for the question about the Archambault 31: yes, it has a lot of potential. If you strip it out, get the sails it deserves and keep the weight low, it can really fly, especially in the light winds. However, it is quite a handful in heavier winds, which makes sailing up to its potential a bit tricky. There is an A31 here in Norway which is being sailed by a good crew, and they are getting good results. We will have to see, but I suspect the "PHRF" rating in Norway is a bit low for a well-sailed A31.
Heres the article split up in three images:
