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.
North Sails capped a landmark 2025 Grand Prix season with wins across the Admiral’s Cup, Maxi, TP52, and offshore fleets. Advanced design tools, Helix engineering, and global on-water support defined its evolution from sailmaker to true performance partner.
INSIDE THE 80TH ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART RACE: WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR
An expert preview of the milestone Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, featuring insights from North Sails veterans on the big boat showdown, the technology behind winning and what makes this year unique.
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NEW LEADERSHIP STEPS INTO PIVOTAL ROLES AT NORTH SAILS UK
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.
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