The Annapolis Boat Show is certainly a highlight - During one year, the Antares 44i featured a full suit of laminate sails, our Antares MainTamer, and a beautiful Baltic Blue hull colour.

Usually, less than 7 kts of wind would make for a less than exciting sea trial - but with a complete suit of sails, the Antares 44i met all our expectations. With the screecher up, and with true wind speed of 6.6 kt, our sailing speed was 5.3 kt.

With wind speed of 6.3 kt we were sailing at 6.2 kt on a broad reach with the spinnaker up.