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Mills 1-2 at Inaugural North Sound Maxi Regatta
Mills Design topped the podium at the North Sound Maxi Regatta, with our Wally 100 V overtaking our Maxi 72 Balthasar in the overall standings with a win in the final race. After her victory in the 100’ Class at the St. Barths Bucket V stepped up a gear to put together a dominant performance in the beautiful waters off Virgin Gorda.
Our Maxi 72 Balthasar of Filip and Louis Balcaen excelled in the opening days of the event, leading overall and enjoying a win in the Tripleheaded Rig Sunday challenge, but in the challenging conditions of the final Coastal Race V put together a flawless performance to take the trophy. V tactician Ken Read felt “We had our work cut out today to pull this off… today was our best day. It doesn’t get any better!” North Sails President Read has shaped the V campaign from its inception, developing every facet of the program to deliver results with a great team ethos.
The newest and most exotic event on the Maxi circuit, the North Sound Maxi Regatta attracted the most competitive Maxi racers for a glamourous finale to their Caribbean season before returning to Europe to begin the Mediterranean circuit.
Cape 26 One Design Announced
The Cape 26 is the latest production One Design project from Mills Design, building on the worldwide success of its larger sibling the Cape 31. Built by Cape Performance Sailing in Cape Town alongside the Cape 31, the goal was to translate its exciting character and all-around performance profile to a smaller boat that could reach a wider audience with only 4 crew, a hassle-free setup and sailing experience, and easy car trailerability and ramp launching.
The plan is for legs-in hiking in Class events, while adding stanchions allows it to compete in handicap events. Features of the Cape 26 include a deck stepped carbon mast, pivoting bowsprit, lifting carbon keel and rudder, spinnaker takedown system and more. More information is available in the Cape 26 Brochure.
Denali 58 In Build
Mills Design is excited to be working with the Denali team on their latest offshore racer. At 58’ this aggressive raceboat is aimed at the great Offshore Races of the world such as the Fastnet, Middle Sea, Transpac, and Bermuda Race while retaining a focus on the Great Lakes events closer to home. Driven by a strong group including project manager Wade Morgan, structural engineer Steve Koopman, North Sails Designer Magnus Doole and our R&D partner KND Marine this build now starting at King Marine promises to produce something special.
Cape 31 North America Offer
The Cape 31 Class is helping grow the fleet in North America with a very limited-time offer for 5 North American based owners to avail of reduced pricing. With 11 boats already there, this is intended to get even more boats on the One Design start line in 2025. Contact Dave Swete swete@31northyachting.com at 31 North or Davey James davey@capeperformancesailing.com at builders CPS for more information.
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