This video was taken by the skipper of a 54ft yacht in the Caribbean. The situation was that the skipper questioned the legendary speed under sail of the Shearwater 45, so Steve Hunt, the owner of "Maggy May", challenged him to a race to the next island and gave him a head-start of nearly 40 minutes. This was taken as the 45 sailed past him. It continued through his lee and arrived in port an hour ahead of the 54. See more info at http://dixdesign.com/sh45.htm .

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How about a virtual mini VACATION on this Caribbean island !!?? 🤯🏝️🙌 This is beautiful Bequia (part of St.Vincent and the Grenadines) that I fell in love with last year. Can’t wait to sail there on my own boat as soon as I’m back in Grenada (visiting family and friends at the moment but wanted to share some beach vibes and sunshine)! Cheers guys, Kristina 💃⛵️

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3 calette segrete all’isola d’Elba! Ci sei mai stato? Condividi la tua esperienza nei commenti. Salva questo post per il futuro. * Vorresti vivere un’emozionante avventura in barca a vela?😏⛵️ * INFO📞+39 347 418 4600 - francesco.parazzoli@me.com * #vacanze2023 #ferie2023 #elba #elbaisland #italiansea #italy_vacation #italy_hidden_gems #consiglidiviaggio #travelinspiration #topdestinations

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TEST Beneteau First 36, a bordo del Fast Cruiser di 11m con chi l'ha disegnato Prova barca completa qui 👇 https://youtu.be/s22_SOxzNdc Siamo stati a La Spezia ospiti della Settemari Yacht per provare la nuova barca a vela di Beneteau , il nuovo Fast Cruiser First 36, in compagnia di un velista d'eccezione, il designer degli interni e della coperta della barca, Lorenzo Argento, che è anche armatore dello scafo impiegato nel nostro test. Ecco tutti i segreti dell'ultimo nato in casa Beneteau, il First 36 e della carena ideata da Sam Manuard.

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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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