Shemaya: Yes, FanShi does seem to be sailing exceptionally fast, possibly enhanced by the moving platform. But it was exciting. She was sailing very well.
Zane: It was just a good puff for a few seconds, I don't know the windspeed as it was varying (later on, on the way to Parua Bay, the breeze dropped right off). I have quite a lot of raw footage in the form of 20 sec cell-phone shots, including some good shots of Freebie on the way back to Norsand (click the link). But I haven't learned how to edit. I'm glad you chimed in - got a job for you!
David: As designer you can be more than chuffed. Considering the design, construction method, size, versatility etc for living aboard, coastal cruising and with offshore potential and sheer practicality, FanShi must eventually find her place as one of the classics, and not just because Annie is (now even more deservedly) famous.
Asmat: I doff my cap too - and wish too I were 20 years younger. Here's another short clip while waiting for Marcus to turn up this morning. (Sadly, Marcus's shed, where FanShi was built, has to be pulled down, starting this morning. (But its going to be resurrected on a new site!)) Another Short Clip.
FanShi first junket:
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On the way to Parua Bay. That's Rob and Maren's new boat Hihi on the right.
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Junket headquarters and host ship: Le Carnard Bleu (thanks Paul)
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Shirley sailing into Parua Bay - FanShi is the little dot on the far right....
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while Alan and Marcus carry out the serious business of evaluating the Chateau Zebedee 2020. (For wine-loving afficionadoes, never mind about the "nose" and all the other jargon. Alan's brutal analysis is simple and to the point: "If you drink ENOUGH of it, it WILL get you!")