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Race day is here! The St Barths Bucket Regatta kicks off today, bringing together some of the world’s most stunning superyachts for four days of competitive racing. Making her Caribbean debut, the Wally 100 V is set to put her performance to the test. Following an extensive refit in early 2024, this Mark Mills-designed Wallycento has already made her mark, securing wins at the European Maxi Championship and the Barcelona Superyacht Regatta. Now, she’s ready for a new challenge, powered by a full North Sails inventory. With steady trade winds in the forecast and the North Sails Regatta Repair program on site, teams are set for an exciting week on the water. Stay tuned for more from St. Barths. #StBarthsBucket #SuperyachtRacing #NorthSails #superyacht 📸 Atila Madrona 

Nine new sails. Forty crew. One breathtaking schooner. Adela, the stunning 55m schooner originally built in 1903 and rebuilt by Pendennis Shipyard in 1995, is back at the St Barths Bucket, powered by a fresh North 3Di SY  inventory—nine sails, with up to five flying at once in different combinations. “Teamwork and clear communication are essential, and making her go fast is especially gratifying,” says Ruaridh Wright, trimmer and sailmaker from North Sails UK. "With every sail hoisted on winches and dropped manually, it’s a true team effort to race this beauty.” Fresh off a win at the Superyacht Challenge Antigua, the crew is ready to push hard, improve on last year’s performance, and enjoy every moment on the water. Soak in this stunning drone footage of Adela in action. #StBarthsBucket #North3Di #SuperyachtSailing

Built to go the distance. 🌊 3Di OCEAN sails deliver durability, smooth performance, and reliability in every breeze. Less heel, more power, and a better cruising experience, season after season. Looking to upgrade your sails? We've got you covered 👉 https://albc.us/NqmqE2HSad #SailFurther #North3Di #CruisingConfidence

With steady trade winds, sun-soaked days, and a fleet of world-class yachts, the Superyacht Challenge Antigua 2025 wrapped up after three days of excellent racing. All nine official races, as well as the Round the Island and Half Island races, were won by North Sails-powered yachts, marking another dominant performance for North technology. In the Buccaneers class, Swan 90 Freya, captained by Joph Carter, continued her winning streak, securing another class victory. Over in the Privateers, the 182ft schooner Adela turned heads with a perfect scoreline, showcasing the power of her brand-new North inventory, delivered just a week before the regatta by North Sails UK. Longtime North Sails expert and crew member Neil Mackley noted, "We couldn't be more pleased with how well the new sails have turned out." In the Corsairs class, the 37m Dykstra-designed sloop Action was unbeatable, winning all three races in addition to the Round the Island race. Equipped with a new #North3Di mainsail and jib and with North expert Ian Walker calling tactics, Action delivered flawless performances to complete a North Sails clean sweep across the fleet. Antigua may be in the books, but the Caribbean season is just getting started. Next stop: St Barths, where the biggest names in superyacht racing will go head-to-head in one of the most competitive regattas of the year. Superyachts demand the best, and North Sails delivers. Whether racing hard or cruising far, North-powered teams trust 3Di technology for performance and reliability. With expert sailmakers and regatta repair teams on-site, we keep the world’s fastest yachts at the front of the fleet. #NSVictoryList #superyacht #northsails #Antigua 📸 Tim Wright | photoaction.com

Titles defended, podiums secured, and celebrations that only Miami can deliver—the 98th Bacardi Cup and Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta had it all. From tight battles on the water to a classic sendoff on shore, it was a week to remember. North-powered teams showed up ready to battle, and the results spoke for themselves. In the Viper 640 class, Vir Menon’s Rolling Thunder stormed to victory, while Mark Wheeler’s Vapor Trails chased them down for second. Over in the VX One fleet, Chris Alexander’s Counterproductive made it a three-peat, with Doug Clark’s Sideshow and Josh Yale’s team rounding out the top three. The Melges 24 fleet saw Peter-David Karrié’s Nefeli* take the win, while Richard Reid’s Zingara battled through a deep fleet to claim an impressive third. In the J/70s, North-powered teams landed two spots on the podium, with Casting Couch—with North expert Allan Terhune onboard—securing a strong finish. And in the Star class, North clients made their mark, North Sails expert Eric Doyle, sailing with Payson Infelise, took second, while Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche locked in third. From the first gun to the final race, North Sails experts were on hand across the fleets—offering their expertise, regatta service, and daily weather briefings to help teams navigate Biscayne Bay’s ever-changing conditions. North Sails is proud to power the teams pushing limits with cutting-edge sail technology and even prouder to be part of an event that keeps sailors coming back year after year. Mark your calendars—Miami, we’ll see you in 2026 for the 99th Bacardi Cup! #NorthSails #NSVictoryList #BacardiCup 📽️ Uptop Media  

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This year’s Royal Ocean Racing Club Caribbean 600 brought all the elements of great offshore racing—tight battles, shifting conditions, and a relentless pace around 11 Caribbean islands. North-powered boats led the way, securing victories and podium finishes in a highly competitive fleet. Bryon Ehrhart’s Juan K 88 Lucky took Monohull Line Honours, leading the fleet to the finish with North experts Charlie Enright and Simon Daubney onboard. Reflecting on the race, Enright shared, "Lucky had a great Caribbean 600. The trades were up, but the boat was well prepared, and the crew was up to the challenge. A sub-48-hour elapsed time and a Line Honours finish is nothing to shake a stick at. I'm lucky to have been part of such a great group." The IRC Zero battle came down to the wire, with North-powered boats sweeping the top four spots. Niklas Zennström’s Carkeek 52 Rán clinched its third consecutive class win, just eight minutes ahead of Frédéric Puzin’s Carkeek 54 Daguet 5 after an all-out sprint to the finish. Jon Desmond’s PAC52 Final Final* and James Neville’s Carkeek 45 Ino Noir rounded out the top four, proving once again that consistency and smart calls make the difference in offshore racing. In IRC One, Philippe Frantz’s Albator led the charge, while Ross Applebey’s Team Scarlet on Emily took the win in IRC Two, holding off Cox & Dunlop’s Mojito in second. In the Multihull class, Thomas Kassberg’s Malolo claimed first place on corrected time, finishing a high-paced race in changing conditions. Beyond the results, teams like Lucky, Rán, Pyewacket, and Balthasar relied on North Sails Performance Clothing for comfort in the demanding conditions. The Caribbean 600 is a true offshore test, where durability and range matter. #North3Di sails delivered the strength and stability needed to push hard through heavy trade winds and tactical transitions, keeping teams powered up from start to finish. Congratulations to all the teams who took on the challenge, and to the North-powered boats that made their mark in one of offshore racing’s biggest events. #NSVictoryList #Caribbean600 #NorthSails #sailing #offshoreracing 📸 RORC | Arthur Daniel | Tim Wright