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Evolution Sails helps Virago take first at St. Barth's Bucket

by Evolution Sails on 21 Apr 2011
Evolution Sails www.evolutionsails.com.au
Congratulations to the crew of the 30m Swan 100 Virago for their spectacular performance at the 25th St. Barth’s Bucket!

Virago took first place honors for the Les Gazelles Racing Class and first place honors overall. The invitational regatta took place from March 24th to the 27th with sixteen yachts in the racing class and forty yachts participating in all.

Built in 2006 and designed by German Frers, Virago was powered by an Evolution spinnaker and racing jib.

Congratulations Virago and Team Evolution!
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