Dinghy speeds

We have foily things all over Carsington. Foiling boards now as common as non foilers, inflatable kite things, wazps and the odd moth. None really appeal .. the foiling boards are only faster in medium wind conditions, the kite foilers very slow and quite unweildy ( though there is one young woman who can do it and makes it look fun ). The foiling dinghies are very quick ( when upright) but go along so smoothly there is none of the splash, bounce and drama you get from a planing dinghy ( or conventional wind surfer ), though gybing looks fun. I've never clocked either of my boats at more than 13knots but blow me, a 130kg Javelin, planing flat out in a force 6 with half the boat out the water feels very fast indeed ( and rather dangerous due to the forces involved ) I doubt you get that on a kite foiler .. maybe in big waves?

Originally posted by Do Different Absolutely iGRF. For me, it's about the sailing, sensation of speed and quite often in company fun shared is fun doubled.  Cats would be faster than both my boats but for me they hold no appeal, there are "easy" foilers appearing which are faster still and appeal even less.

Absolutely iGRF. For me, it's about the sailing, sensation of speed and quite often in company fun shared is fun doubled. 

Kielder Reservoir SC.

iGRF. I know it goes against the popular grain but two person boats are (in my opinion) the best route to easy speed.