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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New Zealand is one of my favorite, if not my favorite, places to travel. Back in 2017 I spent five months there spearfishing and freediving throughout the entire country. Exploring not just on land, but under the sea as well was an amazing experience. The kelp forests were especially fun to dive through. Here you see me diving in the Coromandel Peninsula. After finding a cool rock formation, I knew I had to dive down and see what was underneath. Although there was no fish, it was still an amazing freedive and one that I'll never forget! . . More adventure content on: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventuremandan.life/ -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureman_dan/ -Website: https://www.adventuremandan.life​ . . . All music through Epidemic www.Epidemicsound.com

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at the Art of Living event during PBIBS 2025, and it was an absolute highlight. This ocean-inspired blue bottle isn't just beautiful — it's crafted with wild-foraged botanicals and supports ocean conservation with every sip. Together with Oceana and 1% for the Planet, Grey Whale Gin fights plastic pollution and protects our seas. So every pour is a toast to the planet! Big thanks to our partners @premiercellarsfll and @fareida.rajkumar for bringing this magic to the party. Cheers to great gin and even greater causes! Video: @outdoormarketinggroupinc @spinnakermagazine @spinnakerbureau @nadia_warshavskaya @fareida.rajkumar @premiercellarsflI @graywhalegin @oceana @silveryachts @silvercatyachts #GreyWhaleGin #Sustainability #CheersToThePlanet #OurPartners #Event Vibes #yachting, #yacht, #superyacht, #luxury, #yachtcharter, #megayacht, #motoryacht, #yachtlife, #belowdeck, #chef, #gourmet, #luxurydining, #yachtchef, #seafood, #recipes, #luxurylifestyle, #exclusiveyachts, #travel, #spinnakermagazine, #spinnakerbureau, #boatlife

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Het boek van Team Brunel! Oswald Schwirtz fotografeerde tijdens de Volvo Ocean Race​ alle stopovers, In-Port races, vertrek en aankomst van Team Brunel. Onze OBR Stefan Coppers schreef prachtige verhalen over het leven aan boord en maakte daarbij een aantal prachtige foto's. Kortom dit is een geweldig boek om meer te weten te komen over Team Brunel: www.boekteambrunel.nl

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