Zhik Team members Rob and Nicole Douglass have taken out the Tasar World Championships in Japan. Backing up their record from previous championships, they continue to prove to the fleet that they are the world number 1.

"I had the pleasure to enjoy some training with these guys while they were at home in Sydney", said Brian Conolly, Zhik MD, "and i certainly learnt that these boats are tricky to run fast. I experienced some time with "superCrew" Nicole to discover what an important role she plays in the Douglass team, and also had the pleasure to experience some time with Rob in some local racing. Through this experience it has become clear to me why these guys are the best in this class. They both have superb skills as a team, with Nicole calling the breeze, fleet, course, etc and Rob tuning the rig, and steering with uncanny perfection. They are like poetry when they roll tack together too."

Pictured here are Rob and Nicole with Hiroki Goto, champion 470 sailor and manager of Zhik Japan.