Watch the Live Webinar with North Sails expert Mark Bradford + Black Jack's Navigators
Rewatch this live webinar with North Sails expert Mark Bradford debriefing the 2021 Sydney to Hobart Race with Black Jack navigators Alex Nolan and Kevin Costin.
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When Black Jack’s mast fell over the side during a record-setting run last April, the team quickly decided to turn their devastating loss into a performance upgrade. That decision paid off when Peter Harburg’s team claimed line honors in the 76th edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
The RP100 had always struggled upwind against Christin Beck’s wider LawConnect, a Juan-K design. So we wanted to understand how an experienced team of sailors and North Sails design engineers overcame this boat’s known weak point. The answer? A new aero package that took advantage of Helix’s load-sharing technology.
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This episode recorded from the 37th America’s Cup, is a must listen for young sailors, parents and all of us who are supporting the next generation of talent within our sport.
SVEA AND VELSHEDA CLAIM COVETED TROPHIES DURING THE J CLASS BARCELONA REGATTA
The J Class Barcelona regatta, a significant event in the rich heritage of the America's Cup, unfolded this past week with three majestic yachts competing.
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MAX TRINGALE ON INNOVATION AND SAIL DESIGN AT THE AMERICA'S CUP
With a constant drive to innovate, sail designer Max Tringale explains how sails and performance evolve throughout an America's Cup campaign.
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