T2, But Not As We Know It.

Dr Blake Ketchum in Pennsylvania is taking any unusual approach in building his T2 proa.  In an effort to save weight, the veed bottom of the hull will be SOF (skin on frame) and the sides and cockpit floor will be strip composite or ply.  This also solves a problem that SOF hulls can have with torsional stiffness when under sail.

The Little Double Outrigger That Could

The Farrier F25C Elsie Piddock won the race to Alaska in 5 days and 55 minutes.
Photo by Nick Reid.

North to Alaska

The second leg of the R2AK is one hour old and you can track the entries live here.  The Soggy Beavers (OC6 outrigger canoe) are ahead now but Team Pure and Wild are not far behind.  There's a long way to go yet in the most interesting race I've seen in many years.