At only 21' REALITY is a Mini, a small offshore racing machine its diminutive size hiding the fact that it is a phenomenal sailing vessel, a proto type constructed from carbon fibre incorporating the latest developments in design and is capable of speeds in excess of 20kts. A sophisticated rig with a flying bowsprit supports a huge sail plan balanced by internal water ballast and a variable geometry keel. Developments of the Mini mast and rigging push the boundaries of technology and on REALITY the rig is state-of-the-art. Vectran thread is wound to a predetermined diameter and used for running back stays (ultra light, doesn't stretch, stronger and more flexible than wire) rod rigging supports the extruded alloy mast with three straight carbon spreaders maximising strength and lateral rigidity of the spar whilst allowing full control of the ultra light rig. In all its glory REALITY is like an insect with its wings unfolded skimming across the water.

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allspars are very pleased to announce our support for one of our riggers Dave Barden and his sailing partner Jeremy Grogono of Rush Sailing who have just launched their campaign 'the challenge' to compete in their 6.50m Mini Transat yacht called REALITY in the inaugural Mini Challenge Atlantique race next September. In this novel event crews will race across the Atlantic double handed to the Canaries and then on to the Caribbean in minute little yachts, the very first British event of its kind.

As part of their preparation for the Atlantic Dave and Jeremy are participating in the Royal Western Yacht Club's Two-Handed Round Britain and Ireland Race to start from QAB on June 9th 2002. This is the first time that Classe- Mini is entered into the RB&I race. An event to take competitors around the British Isles this promises to be an immense challenge of seamanship and stamina for the Mini crews when yachts and equipment will be tested to the extreme as they complete the equivalent of 4 Fastnets!.

Not only because Dave is one of our own riggers but because he and Jeremy are the local team based here in QAB all of us at allspars are proud to be supporting their innovative and exciting project and look forward to the continued development of their rig. We will be following their progress as their adventure happens and you can get their latest updates on our website or in the shop, alternatively you can visit them at www.rushsailing.co.uk .

Good luck Rush Sailing.!

'allspars is enabling me to realise my dreams and rise to'the challenge'.' Dave