Tulikettu Racing

A huge congratulations to Tulikettu’s little sister, Team Zeus, on an incredible Pacific Cup Yacht Club campaign 🌺🦊

Crossing the finish line as the fastest boat in the entire fleet over the 2,259-nautical-mile course from San Francisco to Hawaii is an outstanding achievement, especially in one of offshore sailing’s most iconic and competitive races!

We’re incredibly proud of our sister yacht and everyone behind the campaign. It’s been brilliant following the race, and we’re excited for what lies ahead as our partnership continues to grow.

𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗞𝗜𝗞 𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | AEGEAN 600
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Tulikettu Redkik Racing has retired from the Aegean 600 following damage to the yacht’s foil. This difficult decision was taken to ensure the yacht could return safely to harbour for thorough damage inspection without risking any further damage to the yacht.

This is a hugely disappointing outcome for the team. We were extremely pleased with our performance and believed we were in a strong position when the downwind leg to Mylos changed to long tight reaching leg, first to Santorini and then to southern most corner of the race course in true wind angles around 100 degrees. These angles in medium to strong winds are Tulikettu’s sweet spot. Performance data from the last hour of our race shows we were sailing faster than ever before, boat speeds in excess of 25 knots and matching, and at times surpassing not only the boats in our class, but also the Volvos and Maxis.

The retirement doesn’t change what the team has already proven this season. Following the completion of Tulikettu’s extensive performance work, including significant upgrades to the keel, rudder, bottom hydrodynamics, sail plan, ballast and other key systems - the boat has already demonstrated exceptional pace, most notably with victory and a course record at the Paprec 600. The speed shown again in the opening stages of the Aegean 600 reinforced that Tulikettu is capable of competing at the very front of the fleet.
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Offshore racing is a sport of fine margins. When the objective is to win, boats are pushed to their limits and, unfortunately, retirements due to equipment damage are an accepted part of the sport.

While our Aegean 600 campaign has come to an early end, we leave having experienced an exceptional race course and an outstanding event, and look forward to returning in the future to complete what we started.
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The team will now regroup, assess the damage and focus on the next steps.

Finally, thank you to everyone for your continued support and encouragement - this is a tough result to take, but the Fox always bounces back… and she’ll do so again.
Redkik Xtra Stærk Ocean Racing Society ry Doyle Sails Marine Rigging Services

🔜 AEGEAN 600 start line 💥

Final preps are done, time to swap the marina for the endless blue of the Aegean...we can’t wait to get underway!

🕝 Start: 14:35 local time

📍Follow the race live - pro.yb.tl/aegean6002026/

See you on the tracker!

Redkik Doyle Sails Xtra Stærk Ocean Racing Society ry ROLEX