With GC32s being ultra-fast foiling catamarans capable of speeds approaching 40 knots (70 km/h), a new approach to race course management must be taken.

To study how to run GC32 events as safely as possible, the GC32 Racing Tour has employed Swedish former America’s Cup sailor, Henrik Norberg, a full time fireman and safety specialist as its Safety Officer. Norberg, who also has previous experience of multihull racing, is examining every aspect of safety from best practice on the race course to mandatory equipment that must be fitted to yachts or worn by crew.

This week’s 35th Copa del Rel MAFPFE will be one of the first occasions the GC32s have competed within a larger regatta, so special attention is being paid to the race course. This will feature a restricted area which will have a hexagonal-shaped boundary, indicated by marker buoys (click on image or links below). The GC32 Racing Tour and the Real Club Nautico de Palma are keen to communicate that no other craft other than those officially sanctioned by the GC32 Racing Tour may enter this restricted race area.

To prevent unofficial vessels from entering this restricted area, it will be policed by course marshalls.

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