A skippers introspective

Another feature in our mockumentary series. 

Burberry Ocean Racing wins March regatta

http://youtu.be/xfLGhyQeDNU

Need sails ?

Does your Volvo One design need sails ? We've got two sets available. pirate sails, never raced sailed three hours. Main and jib and Carr Sails, sailed at recent championship event, main and jib. Small cut Carr jib also available.

Carr sails placed third on their first debut at the championship event. The HT version of the sails have low draft for sailing in flat water, and medium breeze- to ten knots. Up top, they twist significantly and can be powered up or down.

Rigged for a jack line attschment to allow the sail to twist off the mast, we'll let all sets got for $75 each and the jib for $35.

Send an email to Chris@beckwithracingyachts.com

Volvo One Design and Ullman Sails

 

Check out Class Champ Erik Shampaign as he talks shop with Chris Beckwith and Volvo One Design sail development in this mockumentary of yacht racing.

Volvo One Design Championships

A crazy weekend of racing in beautiful San Diego. 20 races with two throw outs, saw the winner Eric Shampain of Ullman sails walk away with 18points and first place, followed by Charlie Underwood (2nd) and Chris Beckwith (3rd).

Breeze was a steady 5-7 with gusts to 9 and lulls to 4.

Special thanks to all that attended and all that followed along from home!

Volvo One Design Championships

In a few short days we'll be headed to the VOD Championships in San Diego Ca. A few last minute tweaks to the boat and we are all set. Burberry Ocean Racing will be well represented with Carr sails powered by Goal Zero. 

We'll be posting race by race recaps, with 24 races scheduled in the series, as well as pictures and video. Stay tuned as we show you the boats, their setups and the latest go fast tricks. 

Check back Feb 8 for all the action... 

Thanks to your Argonauts for hosting the event !

Burberry Ocean Racing powered by GoalZero

Burberry Ocean Racing is pleased to announce our yacht will be powered by GoalZero. 

GoalZero manufactures 100% emissions free power sources. From AA size batteries to zero carbon footprint rechargeable generators, GoalZero is the perfect partner for a power source for our racing campaigns. Full range of products are available at West Marine http://westmarine.com

For more info on GoalZero check out http://www.goalzero.com/goal-zero-story.html

See you at the Tantalums event this weekend, and in San Diego for the National Championships Feb 8-9. 

Tantalums regatta this weekend

They'll be another event at tantalums this Saturday. We'll have 12-15 boats racing, shoot some video as well as have a semi working demo of the furling genneker system. 

Here's the latest video showing some of the model details. 

http://youtu.be/B7aNZlMWqgI