The "Tsunami," a recently built 28ft Anguillan Racing Boat, is a natural phenomenon that is stirring excitement among boat racing enthusiasts. Although similar, the Tsunami is very different, and represents innovation and classic beauty. Robert H. Perry of Robert H. Perry Yacht Designers, Inc. (www.perryboat.com), in Seattle, Washington, designed the Tsunami to be fully competitive with impressive race winning performance and high tacking angles. Robert H. Perry has designed countless high performance racing yachts, such as the 'Stealth Chicken,' 'Flying Tiger' and the "ICON." The Tsunami was built by one of Anguilla's finest boat builders, Mr. David Hodge, with the assistance of Mr. Bryan Carty, in accordance with its Mylar patterns and with extreme attention to detail.
The Tsunami was design as a strikingly beautiful high performance racing sailboat, along the lines of classic racing boats infused with European styling, that looks fast even at its mooring. Tsunami's hull design is powerful, extremely easily driven, with excellent acceleration, and the ability to hold its speed well through the lulls. As one observer voiced, "if she sail as good as she looks she will be unstoppable."
The Tsunami Racing Club would like to thank the following persons and companies for making the launch date of Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 possible:
Owners: Mr. Carl Richardson and Dr. Reva Hobson Richardson
Co-Owners: Master Recarlo Richardson and Master Romani Richardson
Design Concept and Sail Plan: Mr. Robert H. Perry
Builder Shipwright: Mr. David Hodge
Assistance: Mr. Bryan Carty
Mast Assembly and Rigging: Mr. Ian Carty
Project Oversight: Mr. Curtis Richardson
Captain: Mr. Ivin Hughes (and crew)
Primary Sponsor: Guardian General Insurance Limited trading as NEMWIL
Support Financing: Mr. Clyde Richardson d/b/a Innovative Development Group
Other Sponsors: CariCare Family Health Services, LLC; A-Affordable Insurance Services, Inc.
Design Branding: Mr. Ivan Connor d/b/a Summit Consulting Services, LLC
Hull Design Elements: Ron Webster d/b/a Ron's Sign Shop
Mainsail: Mr. Robert Gilder of St. Maarten Sails
Jib: Mack Sails USA
Lumber: Albert Lake
Riggings and Supplies: Anguilla Sales Tech, Budget Marine, and FKG Riggings
Support Group: BP Sailing Group, well-wishers, supporters, Sailing-Enthusiasts
We wish all an enjoyable Sailing Week for August 2011.
Whoosh…Yah Get Wet!
