20kts in an Elliot 7!

I was crewing for Matt Bonser on his Elliot 7 'Nervous' during the howling westerlies last winter series at Port Stephens. Here are some shots from a memorable day:





Fast and furious! We had a powerboat wake behind us. Elliots are a bit of a handfull and a very wet boat in heavy air! Matt is a steady hand on the tiller, one of the best sailors I've ever crewed for. Not a single mistake or boat handling error all day - in 35kts of breeze, huge chop, in a sportsboat - VERY IMPRESSIVE!