Formual 40 Trimaran: First Steps

Today is a big moment for the Spirit Formula 40 Trimaran project. After three years on the hard at Portland Yacht Services, Spirit is finally back in the water — and moving under her own power again. In this video, I take you step-by-step from the yard, off the dock, out through the Casco Bay Bridge, and into Fore Points Marina. It’s the first time Spirit has slipped her lines in years, and clearing that bridge means we now have a long, open runway ahead of us. Next stop: Boston. Spirit will be hauled there for the next stage of her revival and racing program. --- Upcoming Sponsor Events - Maxi 'Osprey' – Limited Places Available: – RORC Caribbean 600 -23 Feb 2026 – Antigua Sailing Week - 22 April 2026 – Newport Bermuda Race 19 June 2026 If you’re interested in joining an event (min sponsorship $3000 US) or exploring further RTW sponsorship options, contact me directly via: https//:www.CSMtheMariner.com Mariner Links If you'd like to buy a piece of the 100,000Nm mainsail that has pulled so faithfully these last 3000Nm, to get me here on time to start the Fastnet, please follow this link to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themariner/shop/own-piece-of-mainsail-that-would-not-die-1996232 If you'd like to gain access to live streams, competitions, win sailing trips, or purchase personal marine consultancy, please go over to: https//:www.patreon.com/themariner Sailing Podcasts If you prefer an audio format, try 'The Mariner Podcast', which now has a library of over 130 episodes, all over an hour and in granular depth about sailing technicalities, stories, interviews, and gear reviews. Everything you could possibly want for an afternoon sanding or painting!