Marine Results will supply rigging systems to yacht ‘Maiden’ during her refit as part of Tracy Edwards’ girls’ education sailing project.

Marine Results is managing the refit in preparation for the vessel’s three-year Maiden Factor global voyage to promote and fundraise for girls’ education. As part of the project, Seldén Mast will supply the carbon mast, with rigging from Ocean Yacht Systems and hydraulics from Harken UK.

“It is quite a nostalgic experience to be involved in this high profile project,” commented Jon Morris of Marine Results. “Maiden and everything that the original campaign achieved has such a memorable history.”

Whitbread Race

Built in 1979, the 58ft Maiden is best known for competing in the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989/1990, skippered by Tracy Edwards MBE with the race’s first ever all-female crew.

The Marine Results team designed the specification for the rig and rope package, working with Tony Castro Yacht Design. Together they have produced a rig plan which can be controlled by fewer crew members than the original full ocean-going complement and one is easier for onboard guests to handle.

Maiden, which is sourcing as many products and services as possible from the UK, will be fully commissioned by May before her relaunch at St Katherine’s Dock in June.

The vessel will have 30 stopovers in 18 countries. The sale of guest crew places will generate funds for The Maiden Factor Foundation, founded by Ms Edwards, which works with charities focusing on girls’ education initiatives.

via Boating Business | Marine Results supplies Maiden rigging.