Built by Hodgdon Yachts, sailing yacht Comanche represents one of the newest participants in the 6th annual Les Voiles de Saint Barth, taking place from April 13 to 18 in the fabulous Caribbean yacht charter location – St Barth. Over 80 boats and 1,000 sailors are expected to attend the event, which has been a not-to-be-missed competitive gathering since its creation in 2010.
100ft superyacht Comanche by Hodgdon Yachts under sail – Photo by Onne van der Wal
A unique combination of sportsmanship and conviviality – which makes for excitement both on the water and ashore – attracts a growing number of competitors each year. Among them are some of the leading names in the sailing world and they make an exceptional line-up at the event, which is firmly anchored as one of the Caribbean’s major sailing meets.
Sailing yacht Comanche – Photo by Onne van der Wal
When it comes to regatta headlines, nothing beats having participation from superyacht Comanche – the newest and most sophisticated racing machine – built at Hodgdon Yachts in East Boothbay, Maine. Designed by the French team of VPLP Design/Guillaume Verdier, the 100 foot pre-preg vessel – which features a state-of-the-art pre-preg carbon fiber hull – was launched in October 2014.
Comanche yacht at full speed from above – Photo by Onne van der Wal
Comanche yacht’s first race was the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in December 2014. Following a close race, the boat crossed the finish line shortly after sailing yacht Wild Oats XI. This proved that the sailing yacht has huge potential in both medium and strong winds, with serious acceleration.
“We’d like to extend our best wishes to Comanche and all of the boats participating in Les Voiles de Saint Barth,” said Ed Roberts, Hodgdon’s Global Director of Sales and Marketing. “It’s sure to be an exciting event that we’ll be watching closely.”
