MACIF is outfitted with a Gori Race Propeller providing zero drag and complete control. MACIF has already hit 46 knots, and Gabart has said, “The boat is capable of extraordinary speeds. At 30 knots, I feel like I’m getting nowhere! We sail at 35-40 knots a lot of the time, and I have spent minutes […]
Last Saturday, French skipper Francois Gabart, started his attempt to break the non-stop singlehand record around the world which was set last year (49 days). He is sailing the 105 ft. trimaran “MACIF”, which is equipped with a Gori racing propeller. If the record has to be broken, he needs to have an average speed […]
Jimmy Buffet’s Surfari 48 is nearing completion at Pacific Seacraft. Both Jimmy and the team at Friendship Yacht Company have chosen a Gori Propeller for the Surfari 48.
Francis Joyon has set a new solo transatlantic record (5 days, 2 hours and 7 minutes) in the 31.5m VPLP-designed, Gori equipped trimaran, IDEC SPORT.
At 1.31pm and 20 sec (7.31 pm and 20 sec, French time), this Monday, July 3rd, 2017, the MACIF maxi-multicoque crossed, under the Verrazano-Narrows bridge in New York Bay, the finishing line of the Centenary Transat, a 100% ultimate trimarans race, celebrating 100 years of friendship between the France and the United States, as part of THE BRIDGE.
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There is an exciting development in the world of high performance propellers. BSI, “providing the best solutions through innovation” (www.bsidk.com), recently purchased Gori Propellers. This match could not be more complementary. BSI is a precision manufacturer in the marine industry and has been operating for over 35 years. Backed by an IS09001 certification, an impeccable […]
The 2017 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is approaching fast! Have you bought your tickets yet? The show takes place April 6-9 this year at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA. You can find AB Marine in Aisle K, Booth K3. We’ll be ready to answer all your questions and show off some exciting […]
Quantum Key West Race Week wraps up today after an exciting week. If you missed any of the action you can check out the links below to get caught up. We’ve assembled all the race resources so you don’t have to search far. But first, here is the final recap from the Quantum Key West […]
IDEC SPORT, a 31.5m VPLP-designed trimaran, continues to break records and hold the lead in the Jules Vern round the world race. Currently 840nm in front of competitors and averaging 20-36kts, Francis Joyon and his crew of five hope to finish before 22:00:53 UTC on January 30 and beat the current record.