Hamilton Island Race Week 2025, Gunboat 68 Slingshot Flies to Victory with North 3Di Power

At @hamiltonislandraceweek 2025, the brand-new Gunboat 68 Slingshot made her regatta debut in style. Flying at 19 knots with the coffee machine still on she proved both her pace and comfort across the Whitsundays. Day 3 brought victory in the Multihull Racing division after 32 nautical miles of challenging racing, showcasing the balance of speed and versatility that defines the Gunboat platform. Boat captain Maddy McLeay, primary trimmer Nathan Gulliksen, and North multihull expert Ben Kelly guided the program through relentless sail changes and hull-flying moments, powered by a complete North 3Di inventory. Developed to deliver ultimate shape-holding, strength, and responsiveness, the sail package gives Slingshot the edge to perform at the top of her class, whether racing hard or pushing long miles offshore. ⚡️ With racing in full swing, Slingshot has already shown why she’s one to watch in the Multihull Racing scene. 🌊 Learn how North 3Di sails power champions 👉 https://www.northsails.com/pages/3di Learn more about North Sails 👉 https://www.northsails.com/pages/sails #NorthSails #HamiltonIslandRaceWeek #HIRW25 #MultihullRacing #Gunboat68 🎥 Fynn Sprott | Atila Madrona