Putting on a regatta for 100ft Maxi yachts is a logistical mountain. Go behind the scenes of the 2026 North Sound Maxi Regatta to see how the team builds remote sail lofts and manages the BVI's most exclusive sailing event. --- Chapter: 00:00 Welcome to the North Sound Maxi Regatta 00:55 The Logistical Challenge of BVI Event Production 01:41 Daily Skipper's Briefing & Race Safety 02:22 Optimizing 100ft Maxi Yachts for Racing 03:00 On-Site Regatta Management & Problem Solving 03:47 Building the North Sails Loft at Bitter End 04:20 Running Pneumatic Compressors for Sail Repair 05:00 Managing Spinnakers for Huge Wind Ranges 05:28 Social Logistics: Necker Island Beach Party 06:27 North Kiteboarding: Foiling on the Water 07:42 The North Sails Legacy & Material Technology 08:37 Performance Class Winner: Freya 09:03 Maxi 100 Class Winner: V 09:37 Maxi Overall Winner: Bella Mente 10:20 Conclusion and Planning for 2027 --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

At Foiling Week in Malcesine, Moth World Champions John Harris and Victoria Schultheis — both sailing with North Sails — broke down what it actually takes to compete at the top of the class. For John, it's the physical side that never stops asking questions. Staying competitive with sailors half his age means the work doesn't end when the racing does. For Victoria, the challenge lives somewhere else. She holds the Women's title, but she lines up against the same men's fleet every time she races, and she's not at the top of it yet. That gap is exactly what keeps her training harder. Two champions, two different fights, one shared obsession with getting better.

Step aboard 100ft superyachts for 5 days of high-stakes tactical warfare at the North Sound Maxi Regatta in the BVI. One mistake costs everything. Watch elite crews battle fluctuating breezes, execute flawless triple-headed sail changes, and push these massive machines to their absolute limits in the world's most beautiful sailing arena. --- Coastal Racing Fundamentals & Fleet Tactics 00:00 Race Day 1: Coastal Course Strategy Kick off the regatta with a deep dive into coastal racing strategy and course management across reaching and upwind-downwind legs. Learn how to maintain the lead in a competitive fleet while making proactive tactical calls to safely navigate around islands and save time against the competition. 01:29 Day 2 Starts: Battling Through the Fleet A tough start requires immediate tactical adjustments and precise sail angles to regain clean air and build boat speed. See how expert crews execute seamless tacks to dip behind other boats, demonstrating how to recover and chip away at the fleet after getting jammed up on the starting line. 02:33 Optimizing Sail Combos for Reaching Choosing the right sails is critical for reaching; being even 10 degrees off your optimum trim angle can allow the rest of the fleet to roll right past you. Discover how to select and trim the perfect combination of sails to get the best out of your rigging and maximize your boat speed on varied coastal courses. Advanced Sail Configurations & Reaching 03:28 Triple Head Configuration & Speed Runs Explore the mechanics of a triple-headed sail configuration to dramatically increase your reaching speed on a designated speed run. Watch how leaving downwind sails behind and hoisting multiple foresails allows you to focus purely on reaching performance, creating a highly efficient aerodynamic slot effect for maximum power. Tactical Maneuvers in Shifting Winds 05:33 Managing High Winds & Sail Changes Heavy, shifting winds with 15-degree fluctuations require quick decisions and a robust windward-leeward sail plan utilizing just jibs and kites. Learn the expert "minimize maneuvers" strategy: why sticking to your fastest setup and hanging on is safer and faster than making multiple risky sail changes in scrambling conditions. 06:48 Navigating Squalls, Waves, and Current Rough seas, passing squalls, and strong ocean currents demand precise driving and immediate tactical adjustments to keep the boat driving forward. Understand how tacticians read big wind shifts to keep the boat safely on its fastest angle, avoiding the crucial errors that can instantly throw you out the back of the fleet. Light Air Tuning & Marginal Gains 08:06 Light Wind Strategy: Finding Tenths of a Knot When the breeze drops to 8 or 9 knots during an around-the-island race, winning comes down to hyper-focused sail tuning and smooth steering. Uncover the tiny details and adjustments needed to minimize hull drag and squeeze every fraction of speed out of your boat, shifting the focus from full knots to essential tenths of a knot. 09:38 Securing the Win: Final Tactics against the Fleet Closing out a regatta requires keeping a close eye on your competitors—especially fast, 72-foot rocket ships—and flawless crew work to stay ahead. See how covering the fleet, making the correct sail choices, and focusing on absolute speed over the flat water secures the overall Maxi division victory. --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 --- "2026 North Sound Maxi Regatta, race footage and discussion, days 1-5"

How do you choose the right sail inventory for the Rolex Big Boat Series? In this North Sails webinar, our experts break down sail inventory decisions for one of the most competitive events on the calendar, covering recommended sails for inshore and offshore racing, how to prepare for changing conditions, and how to build an inventory that performs across multiple race formats. Whether you’re racing windward-leeward courses, offshore legs, or a mix of both, this session will help you make smarter sail selection decisions before you hit the starting line. #NorthSails #RolexBigBoatSeries #SailInventory #SailingTips #OffshoreSailing #InshoreRacing #RegattaPrep #SailSelection #BigBoatRacing --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

Sime Pantella reveals the poetic yet highly tactical reality of professional sailing, where predicting the next wind shift and being one with nature is the only way to win. Discover why surrounding yourself with Olympic champions and America's Cup veterans is the ultimate key to getting better every single regatta. #SimePantella #Sailing #NorthSails #WindShift #OceanRacing #AmericasCup #Regatta #SailboatRacing --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

The grand finale! It is Day 5 of 5 at the North Sound Maxi Regatta for the legendary around-the-island race around Virgin Gorda. In ultra-light 8-9 knot winds, teams aren't chasing raw speed anymore—they are fighting for tenths of a knot against little rocket ships like the Maxi 72s to secure the ultimate overall victory. #Sailing #BVI #NorthSoundMaxi #MaxiRegatta #YachtRacing #VirginGorda #BellaMente #BoatLife --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

Day 4 of 5 at the North Sound Maxi Regatta brings a scramble for sail selection due to unexpected breeze, big waves, and "squally squalls"! Watch the fleet navigate intense 15-degree wind shifts in tight windward/leeward racing as they fight for the overall Maxi lead. #Sailing #BVI #NorthSoundMaxi #MaxiRegatta #YachtRacing #WindwardLeeward #OceanRacing #BoatLife --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

It is Day 3 of 5 at the North Sound Maxi Regatta, and the fleet is switching gears for "Triple Head Sunday"! Watch these elite crews leave their downwind sails behind and unleash rare reaching configurations for a pure, stopwatch-timed speed run in the beautiful BVI waters. #Sailing #BVI #NorthSoundMaxi #MaxiRegatta #TripleHead #YachtRacing #Blackjack #OceanRacing --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

The pressure is on for Day 2 of 5 at the North Sound Maxi Regatta! Watch these elite coastal racing machines battle through a jammed-up start, where making the wrong sail choice or a single tactical error means getting rolled by the fleet. #Sailing #NorthSoundMaxi #BVI #MaxiRegatta #CoastalRacing #YachtRacing #OceanRacing --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

Kicking off Day 1 of our series from the North Sound Maxi Regatta! Tight competition, lucky wind shifts, and heavy tactics dominate as the fleet battles for the lead. Watch these elite crews fight for uncorrected time victories on the crystal-clear BVI waters, and subscribe to catch the rest of the week's racing. #Sailing #BVI #NorthSoundMaxi #MaxiRegatta #YachtRacing #BellaMente #OceanRacing #BoatLife --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

The North-powered fleet dominated the 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup, with epic performances from Ino Veritas, Ran, and the Wallyrocket51 crews. Watch what it takes to secure a podium finish at Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. #Sailing #SardiniaCup #Wallyrocket51 #NorthSails #YCCS #KeelboatRacing #SailboatRacing --- That's a wrap on the 2026 Range Rover Sardinia Cup. 🌬️⛵ After a week of intense racing, the final standings tell the story. In SC1, North-powered teams swept the podium, with Ino Veritas taking the win ahead of Django WR and RocketNikka. In SC2, Ran claimed victory with Django JP finishing second. Those results helped secure the overall Sardinia Cup title for RORC, second overall for YCCS, and third overall for RORC Gold, putting two Royal Ocean Racing Club teams on the overall podium. As Giulio reflected at the finish, success at an event like this comes from the work of an entire team. From sail development to on-site support, a huge amount of work goes into helping crews perform at their best throughout the week. Congratulations to all the teams on an incredible week of racing. Ciao ragazzi, until next time. 👋 "North-Powered Teams Dominate Sardinia Cup 🌬️" --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

What drives the world's elite yachtsmen? From being forced into dinghies as kids to battling on the America's Cup start line, six professional sailors reveal what it takes to harness unpredictable oceans. Discover why the ultimate balance of cutting-edge technology, fierce on-water rivalry, and absolute trust in the North Sails gold standard makes this the greatest sport on earth. #NorthSails #YachtRacing #OceanRacing #Regatta #sailinglife --- Chapters: 0:00 - The Childhood Hook 1:15 - A Humbling Connection to Nature 2:30 - The Ultimate Team Sport 3:45 - War on the Water 5:00 - The Gold Standard of Sailmaking --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

From extreme kite foiling to the flying AC75s of the America's Cup, discover why the world's elite watermen trust North Sails. When you want the best technology, the fastest speeds, and a true winning advantage on the water, you look for the N/S logo. #NorthSails #Sailing #AmericasCup #AC75 #KiteFoiling #YachtRacing #BoatLife #GrandPrixSailing --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 --- "What North Sails means to me"

Phil Harmer shares how tagging along to the local sailing club at age six turned into a lifelong career. Hear his take on intense on-water rivalries, passing the sport down to his son, and why relying on the gold standard of sailmaking is crucial when stepping onto a boat to win. #PhilHarmer #Sailing #NorthSails #YachtRacing #DinghySailing #SailingFamily #Regatta --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

Frank Gerber reveals how being forced to sail by his mother eventually turned into a lifelong passion and global career. Discover why sailing is the ultimate multi-generational sport and why he trusts the gold standard of sailmaking to handle an unpredictable ocean. #FrankGerber #Sailing #NorthSails #SailingLife #OceanConservation #Sailboat #FamilySport --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

The Range Rover Sardinia Cup continues to deliver.    After a demanding offshore race that pushed crews into survival mode at times, the fleet returned to windward-leeward racing today in classic Mistral conditions off Porto Cervo. The breeze built throughout the day, rewarding sharp boat handling and making every second count.    North-powered teams continued to perform across both divisions. In SC1, James Neville's Ino Veritas extended its overall lead, with Django WR and Jolt 3 also firmly in the mix. In SC2, Ran leads overall, followed by Django JP, making it another strong day for North-powered teams.    "The work from our designers, specialists and production team is showing on the racecourse," says North expert Giulio Desiderato. "A lot of teams using our product are performing very well, and that's rewarding to see."    Two more windward-leeward races are scheduled tomorrow before the regatta concludes with the coastal race.    #SardiniaCup #NorthSails #Sailing #portocervo

Olympian Ben Saxton breaks down his evolution from racing his twin brother to competing against the world's best. Discover why intense, respectful rivalries and cutting-edge sail technology are the ultimate keys to going fast. #BenSaxton #Sailing #NorthSails #AmericasCup #SailboatRacing #SailingLife #Regatta --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---

If yesterday was classic Porto Cervo, today is Porto Cervo turned all the way up. 🌬️ Before heading out for the Sardinia Cup offshore race, North expert Giulio Desiderato checked in from the dock, where gusts were already hitting 25-27 knots, with 35-40 knots expected out on the racecourse. After an opening day that saw Ino, Django, RocketNikka, and Jolt all battling at the front of the fleet, today's offshore race promises to be a very different game. The Mistral is on, the pressure is building, and the offshore course is waiting. Ciao ragazzi, see you tomorrow. 👋⛵