A nice, steady 15-18 knot NE wind, a shy but present sun, a cheerful crew and – above all – a brand new Allures 45. 9 in her delivery process: that’s all it takes for this windy sailing session in Cherbourg harbour to become a speed session, during which this double ruddered centreboarder shows off heraluminium body, the cut of her sails, her speed capabilities, and the ease with which she plays with the chop, which is quite substantial due to strong tide effects in Channel area.
