Acknowledgements

Without many people, this project would have never become reality. We want to thank everyone who has contributed to the planning, building and launching of Zita. Phil for introducing us to Balance / Nexus. Roger and Amber for taking very good care of us throughout this journey, being patient and understanding for our needs as we progressed with our thinking and learning. In addition, Amber took special good care of us during the entire planning, ordering, travel, stays in St Francis, dinner and drink selections, etc and made sure we are safe and happy. A very special thank you to you both! We would like to mention the Nexus, Sparcraft and Ullman Sails teams in particular; Nexus: Build and Mould components – Geoff Fish, Clinton Petzer and team, Construction – Johannes Kabane and team, Fairing & painting – Marchant Hesse and team, Deck gear – Deon Songo and team, Carpentry – Brendan Nepgen and team, Specialised Fixtures – Johannes Kees & Team, Carbon Components – Johan Engelbrecht, Arthur Mlaheni & team, Fit out to finish – Stephan Mengal and team, Marine systems – Warren Russell, Brandon Oelofse, Jarrod Minnie and team, Electrical – Heinz Hesse, Nico Du Plessis & team, Housekeeping – Nelly Mhalikihla and team, Finance – Kim Siddall & team, Stock Control – Devlin Benjamin and team, Support & Warranty – Anni MacLeod, Management – Roger & Daryl, Photography – Andrea and Bianca Paarman, Master Boat Builder – Jonathan Paarman; Sparcraft: Chris James and Ian Macobert, Ullman Sails – Tony Strutt and team, Mast stepping and rigging – Trevor Spilhaus. All of you helped converting the idea to reality. Thank you all – you have made this project an exciting journey that was a lot of fun with good memories and newly created friendships.