Watch Bill Henson’s JPK 45 SIRENE flying downwind with their UK Sailmakers asymmetrical spinnaker in the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race! Making an incredible debut, SIRENE was crowned IRC Corinthian Division Champion, took 2nd place in IRC Division 2, and finished 15th overall in IRC out of 104 starters—only 74 of which crossed the finish line. Representing Fremantle Sailing Club and equipped with an expertly crafted sail inventory from UK Sailmakers Fremantle, SIRENE showcased the perfect balance of versatility and performance that defines this racer-cruiser. The sails were designed and built by UK Sailmakers, with upwind sails developed by Pat Considine (UK Sailmakers Chicago) and asymmetrical spinnakers by Geoff Bishop (UK Sailmakers Fremantle). SIRENE’s inventory included: • X-Drive mainsail with three reefs • X-Drive J2 race jib, reefable to J3 • Heavy-weather J4 staysail on a furler • Code Zero, A2, A3, A4, and a reaching jib top • Storm jib for safety compliance The sail wardrobe was meticulously planned, combining local expertise with UK Sailmakers' cutting-edge Fluid–Structure Interaction (FSI) modeling—an advanced analytical tool that simulates the interaction between sails and surrounding airflow to optimize performance. The initial sail plan was developed in collaboration with Geoff Bishop of UK Sailmakers and a local rigger, with support from FSI modeling by UK Sailmakers' lead designer, Pat Considine. This resulted in a highly effective combination of a jib with a reef and a furling staysail, minimizing jib sail changes while providing a versatile downwind staysail. Video clip provided by Bill Henson.

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Before the holiday rush, … there’s this. A quiet stretch of turquoise water. Empty beaches. Your own private yacht. Sailing the Whitsundays in the off-peak season means more freedom, more space, and more time to truly relax. No queues. No pressure. Just a peaceful escape, before the year takes off again. #whitsundayescape #offpeaktravel #bareboating #sailingholiday #queenslandgetaway #slowtravel #travelbeforethecrowds #whitsundays #yachtvacation #australiatravel #oceanescape

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What is A Bulkhead on a Sailboat? Check out ours on our Sceptre 41.

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The team on GTR had a great weeks sailing in Volvo Cork week 2024. There were plenty of action adventure and excitement through the week with team showing improvement the more time they spent on the boat. By the end of the week we where beating one of the other J109 and getting closer to the leading two. The team at Bottom Up Boats should have a lot of great footage to share over the upcoming couple of weeks.

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The ROLEX Middle Sea Race serving up some class as always 😮‍💨

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Les Ateliers de La Gazelle des Sables, spécialistes du petit bateau transportable, vous souhaitent de beaux horizons et de joyeuses navigations pour 2019. Rejoignez-nous à bord : www.LaGazelleDesSables.com

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