Hamilton Island Race Week 2025, Hooligan TP52 Opens with Power in the Whitsundays

The opening race at @hamiltonislandraceweek 2025 delivered everything the Whitsundays are known for. And Marcus Blackmore’s Hooligan hit the track with intent. For navigator Andy Green, fresh off his Admiral’s Cup win, it was “a fantastic navigator’s event,” with transitions, tidal channels, and the big decisions that define racing through the islands. The program has been racing together for nearly two years, keeping a consistent core crew and working closely with North Sails to log hours, refine sail designs, and evolve the package season after season.⚡️ Launched in 2024, Hooligan is the latest generation TP52, already collecting wins at some of Australia’s toughest IRC events. Sailing alongside the team is North expert Alby Pratt, continuing the development journey that began when the boat was first launched. The result is a fine-tuned sailing programme in the Whitsundays, which has proven to deliver top-level results in Australia's most competitive TP52 fleet. Racing is in full swing and the stage is set for what promises to be an exciting week ahead. Stay tuned. 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 #HIRW2025 #TP52 #YachtRacing 🎥 Fynn Sprott | Atila Madrona