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Persico to build the Infiniti 52 DSS racer

Company NewsMay 18, 202211Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Infiniti 52 – electrifying DSS performance straight out of the box

Company NewsMarch 31, 202231Views 0Likes 0Comments

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.…

The Infiniti 52 Hull No 1 Departs USA

Company News, Featured Article, Published ArticleSeptember 15, 20219Views 0Likes 0Comments

HOLLAND, MI USA - The first Infiniti 52 left Composite Builders yesterday to be fully fitted out in Gosport, United Kingdom. The foil-driven sailing yacht is the first of a series of Infiniti 52’s and will be campaigned by Tulikettu Racing from Finland. The boat is scheduled to arrive in the Solent in early October to be completed.…

Overseas yacht builder connects with Holland manufacturer to produce unique boats

Company News, Published ArticleSeptember 12, 20216Views 0Likes 0Comments

By Jayson Bussa When Gordon Kay sought a manufacturer to build a new model of performance sailing yachts, he initially didn’t even consider the U.S. as a destination for production. He certainly never considered Michigan. “If you told me two years ago that we would be making composite boats in Michigan, I would have laughed…

Foiling and Beyond: Foil-driven sailing yacht specialist, Infiniti Yachts has revealed the first Infiniti 52.

Company News, Published ArticleAugust 26, 20216Views 0Likes 0Comments

Photography by Quin Bisset Under construction at Composite Builders in the US, the first Infiniti 52 will be campaigned by Tulikettu Racing from Finland. The first Infiniti 52 will be shipped to the UK to undergo sea trials and the team wanted to ensure everything was perfect prior to departure. The decision was taken to rig her…

THE INFINITI 52, THE BIG REVEAL

Company News, Featured Article, Published ArticleAugust 24, 20213Views 0Likes 0Comments

HOLLAND, MI USA - Infiniti Yachts revealed the first Infiniti 52 at Composite Builders yesterday. The boat has been commissioned in Holland, MI, and campaigned by Tulikettu Racing from Finland. The first Infiniti 52 will be shipped to the UK to undergo sea trials and the team wanted to ensure everything was perfect prior to departure. …

Screaming Performer… and 100% Reality

Company News, Published ArticleMay 10, 20216Views 0Likes 0Comments

In today’s world of foiling mania Hugh Welbourn’s latest DSS Infiniti 52 is expected to be out and winning big IRC and ORC races long before some of its more fanciful rivals have (somehow) obtained a first rating Land the plane, sink the putt or simply shoot to score – eventually the design process ends,…

Tech Brief: Screaming performer… and 100 per cent reality

Company News, Published ArticleMay 7, 20218Views 0Likes 0Comments

Tech Brief - 7th May 2021 BROUGHT TO YOU IN COLLABORATION WITH INFINITI YACHTS In today’s world of foiling mania Hugh Welbourn’s latest DSS Infiniti 52 is expected to be out and winning big IRC and ORC races long before some of its more fanciful rivals have (somehow) obtained a first rating. Land the plane,…

Operation Fire Fox

Company News, Published ArticleMay 5, 20214Views 0Likes 0Comments

Translated from Finnish Espoo-based lawyer Arto Linnervuo founded his own yacht club and now his goal is to make Finnish sailing history with a sailing boat climbing on the wave, which draws its name from the mythical fox of eastern and northern Finland. Ari Pusa HS2:00 | Updated 4:59 PM FINNS have traditionally been a seafaring people. The most…

The Infiniti 52

Company News, Featured Article, Published ArticleMay 5, 20215Views 0Likes 0Comments

A Revolutionary Foil - Driven Sailing Yacht HOLLAND, MI. USA - Infiniti Yachts will launch its first production sailing yachts this summer. Designed by Infiniti Yachts, engineered by Gurit, and manufactured at Composite Builders, the Infiniti 52 is the first racing yacht designed, engineered and built around the award-winning Dynamic Stability System. The proprietary DSS transverse…