Class Globe 580 Hull no.1 Trekka first testing sails

[@Iluvlivinglife]

I'm currently touring around the United States on my Marin Four Corners bicycle. I'm wishing to sail around the world soon and I just found my boat boys!! I'm in love 🥰

[@hldepd]

Been looking forward to seeing her sailing! Cheers, Dan

[@donmcintyre9806]

Thanks..been busy but first impression is awsome :) more to come... :)

[@jadams3427]

What a great little boat !

[@vaidotasratkus7619]

Hull no.1 so cooooool! amazing performance

[@urtzisagarribay6939]

I love it! Well done Don!

[@donmcintyre9806]

Thanks..human dynamics are awsome for two people, to sail long distance a real surprise :)

[@carlsails58]

Best wishes Don on the TransAt…two days till liftoff. Fair winds.

[@jeriksson7686]

Cool! ✌️

[@32chaco35]

шикарная яхточка)

[@dboboc]

Was she named after John Guzzwell’s old boat?

[@richardstubbs6484]

Will there be any double handed racing in this class ?

[@Dbonesk8]

A look at the inside would be great as well. Do you have an indication of build cost now it’s complete? I do wish the topsides went straight up to the deck similar to the Owen woolleys Raven 26. A great concept.

[@donmcintyre9806]

once we are finished we will do many video reviews but for now really busy and not worked on her since this sail...but soon...so best for now is pictures on FB :)

[@carlsails58]

Cheapest is around $25K. Still most affordable circumnavigation race yet.

[@danielstewart3507]

A nice little boat and great concept. That mast looks like it is too far forward though. Would love to hear some feedback on how it sails. Great job guys.

[@donmcintyre9806]

HI..that was our only 2hr sail so far but very impressed...now trying to finish her so I can get serious about sailing then will have plenty of reviews and videos...mast is great balance for sure so right spot... :)

[@jimmydodger4622]

Great to see it finally in the water, looks like she was going well. Is the hull designed to plane downwind?

[@mobilixone1575]

Just look! It is surfing.

[@jimmydodger4622]

@@mobilixone1575 I agree, it's surfing a bit down the waves as do many displacment hulls, but it's not really planing along on the flat at 7+ knots. I was wondering if this was the plan like the minis or just a small light displacement hull?

[@mobilixone1575]

@@jimmydodger4622 You`re probably right, it`s difficult to guess just by these few shots. The boat looks nice and stiff to me, but also a bit bumpy. Maybe because of little volume one the bow? Or is there to much weight on the front part because of the mast so much forward? The sails look really nice though.

[@donmcintyre9806]

Yes she will plane but it is NOT a mini 6.50 never designed for that...designed simply to sail around the world..and she will..super strong and all round sailor not just downwind but she will easily surf....not too much sail and could push her hard later :)..not the fastest 5.80 but she was not designed to be but she is absolutely special...and we all have the same so!! :)

[@brucesinclair2981]

I would like to build this boat how do I go about it.

[@sirlancelot3109]

I thought these were going to have twin rudders?

[@donmcintyre9806]

No but they do have twin aft dagger boards...not fitted on this sail...centre rudder is fine and VERY strong less chance of impact.. :)

[@petersteernberg4150]

Nice Job regrettably short waterline no speed records expected

[@bizim_eller]

16 year old eh??

[@Platiaum]

is this a blue ocean sailboat?

[@johnshaw8074]

Yes, also it says 'round the world'. Might have to stop a few times for food etc though. You'd develop great muscles just hanging on in the Southern Ocean.