16.8 Knots in Heavy Winds! Fast Trimaran Race Win (Corsair Dash 750)

Experience fast trimaran sailing at 16.8 knots in 20+ knot winds as our Corsair Dash 750 takes Line Honours in the Lerkil Archipelago Shorthanded Race! Welcome aboard for an intense coastal sailing race through the rugged Gothenburg archipelago. In this video, we push our Corsair Dash 750 trimaran to its absolute limits in heavy weather, battling gusty 20+ knot winds, sudden rain squalls, and treacherous rocky shallows. Watch how we handle shorthanded sail trim, make split-second tactical decisions through tight island passages, and lock into an adrenaline-filled downwind ride against formidable competition like the Dragonfly 28 and Dominant 105. What you will see in this video: Pre-race setup and heavy wind strategy Shorthanded trimaran cockpit management in 20+ knots Tactical navigation through narrow archipelago channels High-speed downwind runs reaching a maximum speed of 16.8 knots Close-quarters racing and overtakes against fast keelboats and multihulls Crossing the finish line to take the overall win by over 6 minutes If you enjoy high-performance sailing and coastal multihull action, make sure to hit Subscribe to follow every race and offshore journey! Please give this video a Like, drop your thoughts in the Comments, and Share this video with your fellow sailors and boat enthusiasts. SAFETY DISCLAIMER: High-speed multihull sailing in heavy winds carries inherent risks. The maneuvers shown in this video are conducted by experienced sailors with appropriate safety gear, life jackets, and local navigational knowledge. Always check weather forecasts and know your vessel limits before heading out. 00:00 - Heavy Wind Morning & Pre-Race Prep 01:30 - Corsair Dash 750 Rigging & Strategy 03:10 - Start Line Maneuvers in 20 Knots 05:45 - Tackling Rocky Archipelago Channels 08:20 - Hoisting Sails for the Downwind Leg 11:15 - Clocking 16.8 Knots on the Float 14:00 - Overtaking Dragonfly 28 & Keelboats 16:40 - Navigating the Rain Squall 19:10 - Final Sprint to the Finish Line 20:45 - Winning Line Honours & Debrief fast trimaran sailing, Corsair Dash 750 trimaran, sailing in 20 knots wind, heavy weather sailing trimaran, shorthanded sailboat racing, high speed downwind sailing, Lerkil Archipelago Shorthanded Race, Gothenburg archipelago sailing CREDITS & EVENT: Regatta: Lerkil Archipelago Shorthanded Race Boat: Corsair Dash 750 Trimaran Location: Lerkil / Gothenburg Archipelago, Sweden CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube:    / @sailingchris   #Trimaran #CorsairDash750 #Sailing #Multihull #FastSailing #SailboatRacing #HeavyWeatherSailing #GothenburgArchipelago #ShorthandedSailing #TrimaranRacing