The No Drag GORI helped Mapfre Slip Past the Competition & Win

Adapted from article by: James Scanlon The Volvo Ocean Race made a dramatic arrival into Newport, RI Tuesday May 8th, capping a 5700 nautical mile leg from Brazil. After finding themselves in 5th place with 300 miles remaining in the race, light winds approaching Newport resulted in a compression of the fleet, with Dongfeng, Vestas,… Continue reading The No Drag GORI helped Mapfre Slip Past the Competition & Win

AB Marine Supplies GORI Race Propeller for IC37 Launch

Image courtesy of Melges IC37 Class Association Facebook Page
Adapted from article by: James Scanlon The New York Yacht Club is replacing the Swan 42 with the sleeker, race oriented IC37 designed by Mark Mills. Since 2007 NYYC has hosted four Invitational Cups representing 43 yacht clubs and 21 countries for Swan 42 racing. Designed by German Frer’s and built by Nautor’s Swan, the… Continue reading AB Marine Supplies GORI Race Propeller for IC37 Launch

Pyewacket Wins 2018 Vallarta Race with a GORI

Article by: James Scanlon Pyewacket 70, crewed by a mixed team of Australian and American sailors, took overall honors in this years Vallarta race. The dream team crew of Pyewacket includes Tom Addis (AUS), Stuart Bannatyne (NZL), Mark Callahan (AUS), Scott Easom (USA), Torben Grael (BRA), Brian Janney (USA), Robbie Kane (USA), Ben Mitchell (USA),… Continue reading Pyewacket Wins 2018 Vallarta Race with a GORI

Maserati Multi 70 set New Record with Gori Race Propeller

A new Tea Route record has been set by Giovanni Soldini and the crew on the Maserati Multi 70, equipped with a Gori Race Propeller. “Giovanni Soldini and the crew on the trimaran Maserati Multi 70 have broken the 13000 nm record from Hong Kong to London, setting a new unofficial time of 36 days,… Continue reading Maserati Multi 70 set New Record with Gori Race Propeller

IC37: The New York YC’s New Ride with a Gori Propeller

To create the next great one-design class, the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) has partnered with Melges Performance Sailboats along with other industry leaders, including Mills Design, North Sails, Westerly Marine and AB Marine/GORI propeller. IC37 – The Mark Mills-designed 37-footer, built by Westerly Marine, will serve as the New York YC’s Invitational Cup boat… Continue reading IC37: The New York YC’s New Ride with a Gori Propeller

2018 European Boat of the Year – ClubSwan 50 with GORI Propeller

GORI Propeller supplies performance to the ClubSwan 50, winner of the “2018 European Boat of the Year” Award! Designed by the renowned Juan K, the ClubSwan 50 boasts prepreg carbon construction, a sexy low-freeboard hull with a dramatic reverse destroyer bow, an integral bowsprit, reverse sheer, distinctive chines, and a Gori Race Propeller. “We are… Continue reading 2018 European Boat of the Year – ClubSwan 50 with GORI Propeller

François Gabart smashes world record with help from zero drag GORI Race propeller

December 17, 2017 – François Gabart, who left Ouessant on November 4 (10:05 UTC+1) in a bid to set a new singlehanded round the world record, crossed the finishing line located between Lizard Point and Ouessant today at (02:45 UTC+1) to set a new record of 42 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes and 35 seconds.… Continue reading François Gabart smashes world record with help from zero drag GORI Race propeller

SAIL Magazine names J/121 the Best Performance Boat of 2018 – 30 to 40 feet

Sail Magazine has released their 2018 report on Top Performing Boats. Coming in first for the 30′-40′ class is the J/121. Sail-World.com comments, “…the boat carries a “five-sail” rig that includes a main, jib and removable staysail (like the IMOCA 60 class), to make shifting gears with a crew of as little as five a… Continue reading SAIL Magazine names J/121 the Best Performance Boat of 2018 – 30 to 40 feet

GORI Does 46 knots – New Record for MACIF

YachtsandYachting.com - François Gabart on board the MACIF trimaran © Jean-Marie Liot / ALeA / Macif

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… Continue reading GORI Does 46 knots – New Record for MACIF

Solo Round the World Record Attempt with Gori Propeller

Photo Jean Marie Liot / DPPI / MACIF
Last Saturday, French skipper Francois Gabart, started his attempt to break the non-stop singlehand record around the world.  Record set last year was 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… Continue reading Solo Round the World Record Attempt with Gori Propeller