AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF hard work, DNA Performance Sailing has splashed and shipped the F4 for sea trials and commissioning in the US. The shipyard’s project partners Shannon Falcone and Tommy Loughborough of Exile Expeditions coordinated operations in Newport, RI in early September.
AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF hard work, DNA Performance Sailing has splashed and shipped the F4 for sea trials and commissioning in the US. The shipyard’s project partners Shannon Falcone and Tommy Loughborough of Exile Expeditions coordinated operations in Newport, RI in early September.
The design and manufacturing techniques focused on safety, efficiency and sustained flight in waves with coastal racing in mind. The spacious and unobstructed cockpit includes wheels at the helm, pedestal powered primary winches/hydraulic functions and a fluid layout to allow for a wide variety of sail combinations with limited hands on deck.
To make Ownership as cost effective and sensible as possible, the F4 is strict One Design. The company went for reliability and safety factors over weight savings, and by partnering with industry leading suppliers secured competitive pricing in exchange for class exclusivity.
The class will be managed by Exile Expeditions and named the Tour De Foil (TDF). The class management will develop sustainability guidelines and focus on consistency and value in class organisation. DNA will focus on craftsmanship and consistency of production and Exile Expeditions is responsible for organising a world class grand prix racing experience.
This first boat is being commissioned by Bronco Sailing Team’s Michael Dominguez of Barrington, RI. Dominguez, Loughborough and Falcone have been sailing together since 2009. www.dnaperformancesailing.com
