Category Archives: ProStart

24.1 Knots in a VX-One

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Charles Swanson

Here’s a video from the Bennett Yachting Technologies team, builders of the VX-One: The footage is from the 2013 McIntosh Cup Regatta in Savannah, GA. SPOILER ALERT: Speed recorded by Velocitek ProStart. 24.1 Knots Max Speed and 22.7 Knots Best … Continue reading →

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ProStart equipped Oracle Team USA – Spithill/Slingsby wins ACWS Season!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Charles Swanson

With a second place finish at the final event of the 2012 – 2013 America’s Cup World Series, in Naples, Italy, Oracle Team USA – Spithill/Slingsby became the 2012-2013 America’s Cup World Series Overall Season Champions. Congratulations to skippers and … Continue reading →

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Roma per Tutti

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Charles Swanson

Check out the clarity on the ProStart! COG – 155 degrees. SOG – 4.3 knots. French offshore legend, Jacques Vincent (of Hydroptere fame), took his Velocitek ProStart offshore in the 2013 Roma per Tutti. Roma per Tutti is a 530nm … Continue reading →

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Charleston Race Week 2013

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Charles Swanson

Charleston Race Week 2013 is just over one week away! There are over 290 boats entered. Here are the current Velocitek-legal fleet tallies: 56 J/70 39 Viper 640 37 Melges 24 34 Melges 20 11 Ultimate 20 4 J/80 59 boats … Continue reading →

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ProStart Battery Compartment Gasket Upgrade

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Alec

We have released a new silicone battery compartment gasket for the Velocitek ProStart. Here’s the installation video: Through April 30, we are offering this upgrade to ProStart owners for free with free shipping. Please visit our online store to get … Continue reading →

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Old Meets New

Posted on October 11, 2012 by admin_velocitek

Usually when we receive pictures of the ProStart in action, the device is mounted on a boat made in the past decade, such as a Moth or Melges 24.   Yesterday, however, proved to be quite the exception.  Stephan Sloan … Continue reading →

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Castaway ProStart – Update!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by admin_velocitek

A week ago, we posted the story of how a Santa Cruz resident and good Samaritan, Doug, recovered a ProStart that washed up on the beach.  We hoped the rightful owner of the working ProStart would come forward to claim … Continue reading →

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Pros using ProStarts: Malcolm Page

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin_velocitek

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to connect with two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and eight-time 470 World Champion, Malcolm Page, and ask him a few questions. Below, Malcolm shares his insights on the nail-biting 470 medal race of the London Olympics, … Continue reading →

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Flames to the Moth – Velocitek at the 2012 Moth Worlds

Posted on August 31, 2012 by admin_velocitek

From August 19th – 26th, the 2012 Moth World Championships were held in Lake Garda, Italy.  Velocitek’s exclusive importer for Italy,  Velocitek Italia,  sponsored the event.  Domenico Boffi, Velocitek Italia’s General Manager, sent us the following event report. Domenico Boffi: … Continue reading →

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Quantum

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin_velocitek

Velocitek has partnered with Quantum Sail Design Group for their Fall Giveaway Promotion.   Now, when you request a quote for a new sail, you are automatically entered in a 12-week Fall Sale Giveaway with three weekly prizes and three grand prizes. … Continue reading →

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