Although the Taipan was designed in 1981 its origin stems from a composite of the world's consummate racing catamarans, Tornado and A-Class, and still leads the pack as the most durable, high performance and versatile craft available - even in today's marketplace! The design, construction and power to weight ratio offers a truly electrifying ride for the social thrill seeker, up to the seasoned racer, in a wide range of wind and sea conditions. Taipan is a one-design class with full options on sail, foils and accessory manufacturers. Add a spinnaker and it's also class legal for F-16 class racing.

Sailed single handed, or two-up with a jib, the true values of this craft are little known but highly appreciated by those who sail it.

For more information about Taipan sailing at McCrae, contact the class rep, Steven Floyd