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Rigged to Rip: How Trimarans Maximize Speed and Simplicity

Rope clutches and two-speed self-tailing winches streamline sailhandling, as does gathering up the lazy jacks after setting the mainsail. Ralph Naranjo Most of us monohull sailors don't let on that we ...
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French trimaran takes line honours in 100th anniversary Fastnet Race

SVR Lazartigue takes line honours in Fastnet Race Banque Populaire finishes second, 50 minutes behind Fastnet Race tests sailors' skill over 695-nautical mile course July 28 (Reuters) - SVR Lazartigue ...
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This Striking 460-ft Trimaran Concept Is Optimized for Efficient, High-Speed Cruising

Berlin-based yacht designer Theodoros Fotiadis has unveiled his latest project, a 140-meter (460-foot) trimaran yacht concept named Spear. The futuristic new multihull is the result of a collaboration ...
Business Wire

VELA Raises $43 Million to Build Its First Gigantic Sailing Cargo Trimaran

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VELA, a pioneering French company innovating in 100% wind-powered maritime transport, is proud to announce a significant funding round of €40 million ($43 million USD)—a ...