Highland Spring HIHO rules limit all competitors to using only one board and any 3 sails throughout the event. The Techno 2 is an ideal board for our Summer wind & sea conditions. Neil Pryde V8 and Hellcat sails are similarly ideal. Advanced racers can choose V8's while intermediates can choose a V8 and a Hellcat or just Hellcat's.
Techno 2 racers must us the BIC Techno 2 283 148 liter model board. Open division racers may use any board.
Highland Spring HIHO sponsors BIC Sport & Neilpryde offer equipment available for rent to all participants.
BIC Techno 2: 283 148 liter model.
Please note that we may not be able to guarantee you a new Techno 2 board.
NeilPryde V8: 8.0, 8.5, 9.0 & 10.0
NeilPryde Hellcat: 5.7, 6.2, 6.7, 7.2, 7.7 & 8.2
Sails come with appropriate mast, boom, extension & base. Sail rental fee is for two rigs and components. You will most likely receive 2 masts but only 1 boom and one extension.
Racers must bring the following gear: harness, uphaul, harness lines & adjustable outhauls.
The following additional equipment may be brought: fins, extra mast, booms, extensions & universal base.
Equipment rental costs are as follows:
BOARD: BIC Techno 2 - $145
RIG: Any two NeilPryde sails and components - $175, a third sail is available for $99.
Equipment is available for sign out starting June 23 (5-days prior to the event).
Links to the respective sponsors websites for additional equipment information:
BicSport.com : BIC Techno 2
NeilPryde.com: Neil Pryde Sails
All equipment must be signed back in following the event on Sunday, July 6th