The Insane Logistics of a Superyacht Regatta: North Sound Maxi 2026

Putting on a regatta for 100ft Maxi yachts is a logistical mountain. Go behind the scenes of the 2026 North Sound Maxi Regatta to see how the team builds remote sail lofts and manages the BVI's most exclusive sailing event. --- Chapter: 00:00 Welcome to the North Sound Maxi Regatta 00:55 The Logistical Challenge of BVI Event Production 01:41 Daily Skipper's Briefing & Race Safety 02:22 Optimizing 100ft Maxi Yachts for Racing 03:00 On-Site Regatta Management & Problem Solving 03:47 Building the North Sails Loft at Bitter End 04:20 Running Pneumatic Compressors for Sail Repair 05:00 Managing Spinnakers for Huge Wind Ranges 05:28 Social Logistics: Necker Island Beach Party 06:27 North Kiteboarding: Foiling on the Water 07:42 The North Sails Legacy & Material Technology 08:37 Performance Class Winner: Freya 09:03 Maxi 100 Class Winner: V 09:37 Maxi Overall Winner: Bella Mente 10:20 Conclusion and Planning for 2027 --- As the undisputed global leader in sailmaking, North Sails pioneers performance-led design and advanced 3Di engineering across all wind-powered sports. From offshore yacht racing and one-design fleets to high-speed foiling and windsurfing, we build the fastest, most advanced sails and rigs on the water. Discover more at northsails.com. Subscribe for more great videos: https://www.youtube.com/@North_Sailssub_confirmation=1 ---