J/95 Inaugural Sail- Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland

Peter Bangerter from Switzerland recently sailed with a new J/95 owner on Lake Geneva in pretty hair-raising conditions- 20-25 knots, gusting to 30 knots, rain, clouds and cold.  Nevertheless, Blaise, the new owner was undeterred, in fact, he LOVES the J/95!  Here is Blaises' note to Peter about their sail:

"Peter-

I would like to thank you for your good advices and the follow-up. The first lake-trial of the J/95 was beyond my expectations.  Yesterday, May 30, 2010, the wind was blowing strongly and it was raining but I had to try this boat for the first time.  It's just unbelievable!  You were right, the boat gives an enormous safety feeling and goes straight with Beaufort Force 6, like a train, you may even think you have an autopilot as the wheel doesn't move!  The speed is stunning , 8-11 knots on average with a maximum of 12.3 knots, this only with the main sail and the jib!!! This boat is just incredible and who doesn't try it will not believe it. I would like to write this few words to tell you that J/95 should be the boat for family as well as for the thrill of speed, it runs as well in calm weather as it does in strong winds.  I like to tell that you are a great professional who know what he is talking about and everybody can buy with you in full confidence.

Thanks again and see you for the next steps.

Best regards,
Blaise"
  

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