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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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James Corden and Anna Kendrick perform hit Like A Virgin | Latest News James Corden and Anna Kendrick performed the hit song together on The Late Late Show. Don't forget to subscribe our channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeXexsaNlmbtjqC-dBTn9g?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Link : https://www.facebook.com/King-News-Tv-1604243356545545/ Website Link : Kingnewstv.blogspot.com Google+ Link : https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/117447491043208284673/117447491043208284673

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Lowell Sheppard of @Pacific Solo will be celebrating his birthday via live stream and answering questions submitted by YOU! Please join me, March 20th, ( 10 am Japan time, for my virtual birthday and third live special. I will be broadcasting from a new secret location, joined by a fellow never-too-later, Joshua. Joshua, a creative digital producer, will be fielding your questions. The FIRST 10 QUESTIONS he chooses will either receive a copy of my book, ‘Never Too Late’ or a $10USD voucher to the Pacific Solo Store. All questions submitted by Saturday, March 19, will also be entered into a lottery for a $100USD Voucher for the Pacific Solo Store. Ask me anything you like. Joshua will choose what I am to answer. I will also be giving updates on where I am, what comes next, when and where the History Channel will begin filming the pilot ‘Dare to Dream,’ and when I plan to do the solo pacific passage. To submit your questions, leave a comment below OR visit the following link: https://bit.ly/pacificsolo There will be free giveaways to questions chosen by and a special draw for all questions and a chance to win 100USD

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