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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🇫🇷 // Les différentes vies du bateau : Episode 1 avec Kito de Pavant 👇 « C’est encore un peu mon bateau » lance Kito avec émotion en arrivant dans le hangar où l’IMOCA MS Amlin termine son chantier d’hiver. Et de l’émotion, il y en a chez l’Occitan quand il parle de la conception en 2006 et de ses navigations avec ce bateau léger et taillé pour la course à bord duquel il a couru jusqu’en 2014. Il y en a aussi chez le Néo-zélandais qui se remémore à quel point Kito l’a inspiré dans ses plus jeunes années. Instants souvenirs, souvenirs… 🇳🇿🇺🇸 // The different lives of the boat: Episode 1 with Kito de Pavant ⚓️ "It's still a bit my boat," says Kito with emotion as he arrives in the shed where the IMOCA MS Amlin is finishing her winter refit. Plenty of emotion in the Occitan indeed when he talks about the design in 2006 and his sailing with this light boat built for racing, aboard which he raced until 2014. The New Zealander also recalls how Kito inspired him when he was younger. Memories, memories... 🎥 Adrien François Social medias : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/conradcolmanoceanracing Instagram : https://instagram.com/conradcolman #shorts #vendeeglobe #imoca

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Schooling fish are so much to swim through! This school of fish was filmed in the Dampier Strait area of Raja Ampat. It is in the central part of this hotspot area of diversity. Filmed while on a scuba diving cruise with Coralia Liveaboard in Indonesia.

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