El supermaxi de 100 pies LDV Comanche ha logrado un histórico récord en la Rolex Sydney Hobart 2017. El barco patroneado por Jim Cooney, y dotado con velas North Sails, completó el legendario recorrido de 628 millas en 1 día, 9 horas, 15 minutos y 24 segundos, la mejor marca en los 73 años de historia de la clásica oceánica del Hemisferio Sur. Una flota de 102 barcos participó en la salida desde la bahía de Sídney, una tradición navideña que se celebra ininterrumpidamente cada 26 de diciembre desde 1945. La victoria absoluta correspondió a otro cliente North Sails: el TP52 Ichi Ban de Matt Allen.
Beginning in 2026, North Sails will have two hugely experienced leaders at the helm of the Gosport loft in the UK. Dave Lenz and Jeremy Smart are furthering their decades-long relationship with the world’s leading sailmaker by stepping into the role of General Manager and Sales Manager, respectively.
FREE-FLYING FURLING SAILS FOR CRUISERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
A free-flying furling sail, like a cruising code zero or furling gennaker, adds convenient light-wind power to a cruising inventory, but should be handled within certain parameters to enjoy stress-free sailing.
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NORTH SAILS OPENS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST SAIL LOFTS IN GENOA
North Sails has officially opened its latest flagship loft in the dynamic Port of Genoa, Italy. The stunning new building designed by architect Mattia Villani will function as a critical focal point for North Sails, Italy and North Sails clients visiting the region and represents a landmark addition to the global network of purpose-built lofts from the world’s leading sailmaker.
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