I passed one the other day like it was sitting still, (in lite air). Maybe
it was the sailor?.

Don't know what the one you saw was doing and I don't know how fast they are
but I do know that they were used for the Liberty Cup in N.Y. one year.
On another note I think they are a pretty good value at times. Mid 80s 28
footer, standing headroom, H&C pressure water, inboard diesel, not bad looking,
decent amount of sail area. I've seen them advertised as low as the mid teens.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"No shirt, no skirt, full service"