Author page: Melanie Birch

After a lengthy tendering process, future construction of the Infiniti 52 racing yachts outside of the USA is to be undertaken by Persico Marine. The all-carbon fibre Infiniti 52 is the latest model in the Hugh Welbourn-designed Infiniti range that includes 36ft, 46ft and 105ft models. All are equipped with Welbourn’s Dynamic Stability System retractable…

IInfiniti 52 #1 showing her bow-out attitude and how her DSS foil reduces displacement while sailing at pace during seatrials in the Solent. Photo: Rick Tomlinson/www.rick-tomlinson.com. The first Infiniti 52 Tulikettu has been undergoing sea trials in the Solent, following delivery to her new Finnish owner Arto Linnervuo, in anticipation of a busy offshore racing program.…