Marine Results will supply rigging systems to yacht ‘Maiden’ during her refit as part of Tracy Edwards\u2019 girls’ education sailing project.<\/p>\n
Marine Results is managing the refit in preparation for the vessel\u2019s three-year Maiden Factor global voyage\u00a0to promote and fundraise for girls\u2019 education. As part of the project, Seld\u00e9n Mast will supply the carbon mast, with rigging from Ocean Yacht Systems and hydraulics from Harken UK.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is quite a nostalgic experience to be involved in this high profile project,\u201d commented Jon Morris of Marine Results. \u201cMaiden and everything that the original campaign achieved has such a memorable history.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whitbread Race<\/p>\n
Built in 1979, the 58ft Maiden is best known for competing in the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989\/1990, skippered by Tracy Edwards MBE with the race\u2019s first ever all-female crew.<\/p>\n
The Marine Results team designed the specification for the rig and rope package, working with Tony Castro Yacht Design. Together they have produced a rig plan which can be controlled by fewer crew members than the original full ocean-going complement and one is easier for onboard guests to handle.<\/p>\n
Maiden, which is sourcing as many products and services as possible from the UK, will be fully commissioned by May before her relaunch at St Katherine\u2019s Dock in June.<\/p>\n
The vessel will have 30 stopovers in 18 countries. The sale of guest crew places will generate funds for The Maiden Factor Foundation, founded by Ms Edwards, which works with charities focusing on girls\u2019 education initiatives.<\/p>\n
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