T3R, onshore wind, waves ....

Last weekend there was a moderate 12knot onshore wind in Auckland and it was an ideal time to take out the T3R and really enjoy the pace of sailing the reaches and the waves with the small T3R rig. 
The water was warm, the breeze was warm - and with the TIWAL 3R and a few waves, it was a great intro to summer sailing.  
The boat was really powered up with the small rig.  I was right at the back of the hiking bars and still having to work the waves to keep the boat going fast and not into the back of the next wave.  When I did go into the next wave the boat just kind of slows and a puddle of water floods it. It drains super quickly and then you are off again - exhilarating fun - if I may say so myself. 
The centreboard and rudder are slightly longer and it would be interesting to play with centreboard height a bit more downwind.   
For upwinds and bony bottoms, I recommend the hiking pads, (which are still on their way to this side of the world from France). 
Dont forget to book in a demo in the next few weeks - we are starting to get around the place and schedule times, - but if we don't know where you are, we wont get to you!  Twenty hour car rides are not in the schedule this year (no Lake Eyre trip either!)  but we may be tempted to put a demo boat on the plane and come to see you! 

Look forward to hearing from you. 

Melinda.