Maxi
12 Seasons
The term maxi originated with the International Offshore Rule (IOR) rating system, which in the 1970s and 1980s measured offshore racing yachts and applied a single-number rating to each boat. This number was approximately equal to the sailing waterline length in feet, plus or minus speed enhancing or reducing factors in the design. A yacht with a rating of 40 feet (12 m) was generally about 47 to 52 feet (14 to 16 m) in length overall. The IOR had upper and lower rating limits of 16 feet (4.9 m) and 70 feet (21 m), so a yacht designed and built to exceed the maximum limit of 70 feet (21 m) rating was known as a maxi.
For the 2009 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia increased the IRC rating upper limit for length of hull from 98 ft to 100 ft, and most 98 ft yachts have been lengthened to this size. In order to achieve higher speeds, Maxi yachts were early adopters of modern materials and technologies such as carbonfiber, thermoformed sails, rotating wingmasts, water ballasts and canting keels. Previous smaller Maxi yachts are still raced with corrected time class victories in mind whilst the 72 ft “mini-maxi” yachts now have a class of their own.
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25:39Episode 1
2022 RORC Caribbean 600
Episode 1
The 13th RORC Caribbean 600 attracted 74 teams with 738 sailors from 32 different nations to race around 11 Caribbean islands over 600 nm in one great race! Christopher Sheehan’s Pac52 Warrior Won was the overall winner, lifting the trophy for the best corrected time under IRC. “Tactically, the R...
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Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2022 - Day One
Episode 2
The 11th edition of Les Voiles de St.Barth Richard Mille officially started with first day of racing. Plenty of the Maxi superstar names were on the water including Vesper, Bella Mente and the iconic Rambler 88 plus a few TP52s and Fast 40s joined them off the idyllic coastline off St.Barth. Welc...
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Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2022 - Day Two
Episode 3
The 11th edition of Les Voiles de St.Barth Richard Mille and second day of racing. This time you get to see what it's like on the iconic Rambler 88! Sailing at its best, with challenging conditions, in an incredible playground, what more could you ask for...
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Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2022 - Day Three
Episode 4
Third day of racing at the 11th edition of Les Voiles de St.Barth Richard Mille. The DIAM 24 trimaran gets a starring role with the fast and furious plus plenty of amazing drone coverage of the big and beautiful alongside the stunning backdrop of St.Barth. Video Producer: Air Vide et Eau Productions
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Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2022 - Day Five
Episode 5
Day Five of racing at the 11th edition of Les Voiles de St.Barth Richard Mille and there was a little drama at the start of the first race. Arabella (Cape 31) was demasted after tangling with Triple Lindy's (Cookson 50) bow sprit. Also the penultimate day with the Maxi's heated up with Deep Blue ...
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Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2022 - Day Six
Episode 6
Final day of racing at the 11th edition of Les Voiles de St.Barth Richard Mille and everything to play for. One final tour of the stunning Saint Barthélemy where the Maxi JV72 Vesper (named after the James Bond character) took the win and overall Maxi class trophy.
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02:54Episode 7
Antigua Sailing Week 2022 - Race Day 3
Episode 7
Day Three at the 2022 Antigua Sailing Week and the focus is on the Y2K! Racing footage and interviews with some of the 30+ Antiguan Y2K sailors who have been racing. Under the banner of the Axxess Marine Y2K (Youth to Keelboat) Programme, young Antiguans are inspired to develop as members of the ...
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02:59Episode 8
Antigua Sailing Week 2022 - Race Day 4
Episode 8
Women’s Day at Antigua Sailing Week was blessed with solid trade winds of 15-18 knots, just north of east, with squall activity raising the tempo during the day. All 15 classes completed their full programme of races with sizzling action right through the fleet. “A great spectacle today,” Race Of...
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The Best of Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2022
Episode 9
Take some of the best sailors in the world, competing alongside professional and amateur crews, on all types of boats. Add to that some challenging conditions and a bit of drama. Finally, make sure you get a taste of St Barth’s unique vibes. Here you go. You’ve got the best of the 11th edition of...
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04:11Episode 10
Antigua Sailing Week 2022 - Wrap Up
Episode 10
After a two-year hiatus, the 53rd edition of Antigua Sailing Week was brimming with success. The trade winds blew all week, with the international fleet enjoying exhilarating racing in sailing paradise. The compliments from sailors from the four corners of the earth are over-flowing for Antigua S...
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03:48Episode 11
The Comanche Story With Ken Read
Episode 11
Take a look at the 100ft carbon sloop Comanche built for Jim and Kristy Clark. From the first layers of carbon being laid into the hull at Hodgdon's yard in Maine to her first offshore passage from Newport to Charleston, SC. Ken Read tells the Comanche story just days before the boat takes on the...
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16:55Episode 12
Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2022
Episode 12
Preview of the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race - the fleet will motor up the east coast of Australia for the 384nm course. 64 yachts entered with three of the 100 foot maxis including Andoo Comanche, Hamilton Island Wild Oats and Black Jack - plenty of interviews with some of the contenders. ...
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Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race 2022 Start to Finish
Episode 13
Many of the 61 yachts have crossed the Gold Coast finishing line, with 12 retirements, for the 2022 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. The big Maxi's, Andoo Comanche, Black Jack and Hamilton Island Wild Oats stretched into the distance from the start in Sydney Harbour. It was nip and tuck betwe...
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11:05Episode 14
21st Rolex Swan Cup - Porto Cervo
Episode 14
The 2022 Rolex Swan Cup signed-off in classic Italian style on the final day with deciding races across all the classes settling the final positions after a week of intense racing in Porto Cervo. Teams competing in the four ClubSwan One-Design classes settled matters with two closely fought windw...
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Barcolana54 - The Largest Sailing Race in the World - Teaser
Episode 15
The Barcolana, the world’s largest mass-start sailing race, is set to take place in the Gulf of Trieste in Italy. Close to thousand boats of all types and sizes will fight for position along a 1.8 mile start line as they set off on the 54th edition of the race around a 13-mile course.The Barcolan...
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06:04Episode 16
Barcolana54 - The Race
Episode 16
The Barcolana is one of those 'bucket list' events for any yachty - it set the world record in 2018 at its 50th regatta with 2869 yachts starting. The two main contenders were the 2021 Defender, Arca and Deep Blue, the Challenger. Short course for these maxis and they match raced each other aroun...
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19:03Episode 17
Route du Rhum 2022 - The Restart
Episode 17
Welcome to the mass restart of the iconic Route du Rhum 2022. All six yacht classes hit the line and battle commenced. Ultim 32s, Ocean Fiftys, IMOCA 60s, Class40s, Rhum Multis and Rhum Monos have their own transatlantic adventure ahead of them - the record stands at 7 days, 14 hours and 21 minut...
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04:17Episode 18
Gitana Team - The History Of Foils
Episode 18
Gitana Team have designed a helpful guide for foiling enthuasists - BIG boats or small. They know what they are doing with the hugely successful Maxi Edmond de Rothschild! Episode one takes you back more than 160 years to the early 1860s, to explore the beginnings of foils and their primary uses....
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04:00Episode 19
Gitana Team - Foils - How Do They Work?
Episode 19
Gitana Team have designed a helpful guide for foiling enthuasists - BIG boats or small. They know what they are doing with the hugely successful Maxi Edmond de Rothschild! Episode two offers a more practical insight into how these appendages work in the company of two specialists, naval architect...
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04:08Episode 20
Gitana Team - Use Of The Foiling Equipment
Episode 20
Gitana Team have designed a helpful guide for foiling enthuasists - BIG boats or small. They know what they are doing with the hugely successful Maxi Edmond de Rothschild! In this final episode, Guillaume Verdier and Sébastien Sainson outline how the appendages are used on the Maxi Edmond de Roth...
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06:28Episode 21
Gitana Team - Route du Rhum 2022 - Record
Episode 21
Charles Caudrelier and the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild crossed the finish line in the 12th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe as champions. Record smashed - 6 days 19 hours 47 minutes and 25 seconds, which led to Charles Caudrelier and the whole of Gitana Team taking the event crown.
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23:59Episode 22
Route du Rhum 2022 - Race To The Finish
Episode 22
From the mass restart of the iconic Route du Rhum 2022 and then across the North Atlantic to Guadeloupe - this race had it all!. Six yacht classes took part including the Ultim 32s, Ocean Fiftys, IMOCA 60s, Class40s, Rhum Multis and Rhum Monos - the record stood at 7 days, 14 hours and 21 minutes...
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11:15Episode 23
2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
Episode 23
The 2022 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. 108 teams took part in the Great Race South for the 77th time. Tightly packed start with the big crowds watching on and off the water got a little 'fruity' with the Maxis and TP52s and the overall race to Hoba...