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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Voici le banc d'essai pour effectuer des tests sur le système que je prévoie utiliser pour le fonctionnement de ma quille pendulaire sur mon voilier téléguidé en carbone.

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Le recap d’octobre. Beaucoup de #peinture à bord. Du #bricolage aussi… La #rénovation du #bateau avance bien ! 👍🏻 #joyenmer #plaisance

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This week Erik and David sit down with Paul and Rebecca from SV Mystic Hearts as they detail what liveaboard life is like along America’s East Coast balancing work life in Virginia with life on a Beneteau 473. In this episode of Three Sheets, we dive a little deeper into their cruising plans for the future, and what to expect if you’re thinking about transitioning to life on the water. Watch the full video on our YouTube Channel or listen to the podcast, available on all streaming platforms

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Aujourd’hui, on sort le bateau de l’eau avec un immense travel lift de 350 tonnes ! 😱 Une journée impressionnante au port où on voit vraiment la puissance de la machine et la taille incroyable du bateau. 🔧 Suivez les préparatifs, la mise en place, et ce moment spectaculaire quand tout se soulève lentement ! 🌊 Rejoins l’aventure Voilier Belle Amie1 partout : 📺 YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/c/voilierbelleamie1 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/voilierbelleamie1 🎵 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@voilierbelleamie1 ⚓ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/voilierbelleamie1 💬 Dis-moi en com’ : tu aurais confiance en un travel lift de cette taille ? Abonne-toi pour plus ! #boatlife #boatlife #travelift #pecheenmer #grutebateau #sailingadventure #marina #voyagedebateau #sortiedebateau #sailinglife #caribbeanlife #viralvideo #boatinglifestyle #bateau #oceanvibes

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