A real late starter in sailing. Only a few years back and almost straight away jumped in to buying my own yacht. I signed up for the single handed series as a personal challenge with the goal of completing every race, learning as I went. It’s not as hard as I expected and it certainly makes you a better sailor. You’re not relying on the expertise of your crew and you’re free to experiment and play with things you wouldn’t normally adjust.
Penury – Michael Paauwe
Michael’s Stats:
| Racing Singlehanded Since: | 2020 |
| Boat Length: | 10.4m |
| Longest Race Sailed Alone: | Auckland to Mahurangi |
| Number of Broaches with Spinnaker: | Not many, maybe 3 |
| Max Wind Speed Sailed Alone: | 29 knots |
| Races Finished First on Line: | None |
| Races Finished First on Handicap: | 1 |
| Races Not Finished: | 3 |
| Races Finished Last: | A couple |
| Longest DNF Time: | Coastal Classic 2020, 28hrs, not single handed |