The Fast 40+ Christopher Dragon sailing downwind in the Round The Island Race.

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Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier, who respectively skippered yachts to victory in the 2011-12 and 2017-18 editions of Volvo Ocean Race, return once again as co-skippers of Maxi Edmond de Rothschild to defend their title. Their strength is a highly experienced team and the amount of time they have spent developing and learning the intricacies of their Ultime. “The focus is on the foils and the rudders, but also on the windage,” says Caudrelier. “The improvements we have made in the last two years have been huge. We need big appendages in order to fly early [typically in 14 knots of wind/28 knots boat speed], but then when you fly fast at 40-45 you have problems with cavitation – it’s complicated but we have spent hours and hours working on that and I think the result will be quite good.” In only a little more wind and Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is capable of cranking out 30-40 knot average speeds, the slower end of which would allow her to be comfortably berthed in Cherbourg within 24 hours of starting the Rolex Fastnet Race. The biggest threat aside from Le Blevec’s Actual Leader, are the two new Ultimes launching this year. Freshly out of the shed, Armel le Cleac’h’s brand new Banque Populaire XI Ultime is currently entered in the Rolex Fastnet Race, but will only participate if it fits in their work-up schedule. Meanwhile, incredibly, considering these craft can cost upward of 10 million Euros, a second Ultime is due for launch in the next weeks for Francois Gabart. Gabart is currently looking to secure a sponsor for his new campaign but he is one of the most gifted of French sailors, already with a formidable CV for his 38 years. #RolexFastnetRace © Yann Riou / polaRYSE / Gitana SA / Isegoria

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#sunsetsail #Airliebeach #Thewhitsundays #Queensland Sunset sail on Airlie Beach bay. Wings Sailing Charters offers large spacious Catamarans that are perfect to celebrate a special event or family gathering. Great value for small or large groups between 20-35 guests. Enjoy a 3 hour sunset cruise as a pre or post wedding event, family reunion, birthday celebration or Christmas party and have Wings exclusively to your special event! - Welcome glass of champagne on arrival - Suitable for small or large groups - Hens or Bucks celebrations - Pre or post wedding parties ( times can change to suit charters) - We provide skipper and host - Sunset platters ( hot or cold 2 hours only ) - Lovely BBQ at anchor off the Bay of Airlie Beach - Enjoy spacious decks for sunset drinks - BYO any alcohol - Bag of Ice provided - Tailor a package with any additional entertainment to suit your style of party. ( Additional costs) - We can also cater additional hot menus to suit your needs ( additional costs apply, 3 hour charter only)- Wings has a large galley making it able to cook and serve additional hot food. Or we work closely with local caterers to bring foods to the vessel - Sunset group photos included ( Valued at $100)

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📸⛵💥 “When your drone wants to join the crew…” As the catamaran makes a sharp turn, the drone swoops in for the perfect shot — THUNK! — straight into the sail and down into the net! The sailor just sighs, “Not again…” 8 seconds of flying fail and sailor frustration. #DroneFail #SailAndCrash #NotAgain #CatamaranChaos #SailingBloopers #FlyingTooClose #TechTroublesAtSea #OceanOops #DroneDown #SeaLaughs

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