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Cyclops Marine 2023 November - LEADERBOARD




"Repeatability is key"

by Cyclops Marine 18 May 2023 04:00 PDT
Dark 'n' Stormy © Cyclops Marine

Ruaridh Wright on Dark 'n' Stormy, North Helix Sails, and wireless load sensors from Cyclops Marine.

Ian Atkins' GP42 Dark 'n' Stormy has reaped the benefits of North Helix Structured Luff Sails with wireless load sensors from Cyclops Marine.

Here's North Sails' own Ruaridh Wright explaining how the combination has helped them excel with fast, repeatable settings!

Footage courtesy of Round the Island Race, where Dark 'n' Stormy won a historic triple in 2022 - taking Monohull Line Honours, winning IRC Zero, and claiming Overall victory under IRC to sail away with the coveted Gold Roman Bowl.

Learn more about wireless load sensors for North Helix Sails: www.cyclopsmarine.com/products/smartluff-product-info

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