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Khumbu Racing dominates the 2026 Round Ireland Race, claiming both line honours and the overall IRC victory
Crossing the finish line off Wicklow at 09:26:45, Khumbu confirms a commanding performance after six days of complex and unstable conditions around the Irish coast. The result cements the Botin Partners-designed 56-footer as one of the standout IRC performers on the international circuit. With a length overall of 17.1 metres, a 4.7-metre beam and a displacement of 8,800 kilograms, Khumbu combines refined naval architecture with race-proven efficiency. Built for precision and
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Khumbu Racing dominates the 2026 Round Ireland Race, claiming both line honours and the overall IRC victory
Crossing the finish line off Wicklow at 09:26:45, Khumbu confirms a commanding performance after six days of complex and unstable conditions around the Irish coast. The result cements the Botin Partners-designed 56-footer as one of the standout IRC performers on the international circuit. With a length overall of 17.1 metres, a 4.7-metre beam and a displacement of 8,800 kilograms, Khumbu combines refined naval architecture with race-proven efficiency. Built for precision and
4 days ago2 min read
THE CARBON KITCHEN
How the fastest racing yachts on the planet are built, step by step, at the King Marine boatyard You watch some of the fastest yachts on the planet cross the start line — the TP52s flying around the 52 Super Series, the maxis sweeping the offshore circuits, the machines racing The Ocean Race — and, before you even notice who is at the helm, a basic question hits you: who builds these boats, and how? A good part of the answer lies in Alginet, half an hour from Valencia, and at
5 days ago7 min read
King Marine Launches Its New Website: A Single Window Into Two Decades of Composite Engineering
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new King Marine website. More than a refreshed design, it is a complete reorganisation of how we tell the story of the company — bringing together, for the first time in one place, the full breadth of what we do, from building the world's most demanding racing yachts to applying that same composite expertise to entirely new industries. Founded in Alginet, Valencia, in 2005, King Marine grew out of a simple conviction: that Spanish
Jun 103 min read
TANK2ZERO completes the development of a cryogenic carbon-fibre hydrogen tank for zero-emission aviation
The TANK2ZERO project (Hydrogen Storage Technologies to Enable the Operation of Zero-Emission Aircraft) has concluded following the completion of its research programme. The consortium, led by CITD Engineering & Technologies and comprising King Marine, PROSIX and SUPRASYS, achieved significant progress in developing a tank made from carbon-fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) intended for hydrogen storage under cryogenic operating conditions. The work spanned the full development
Jun 43 min read
Platoon and Trinity showcase King Marine performance as 2026 52 SUPER SERIES opens in Puerto Portals
The 2026 52 SUPER SERIES season got underway with an intense showcase of grand prix monohull racing at the Puerto Portals 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, where a 14 TP52s and three new teams, a record fleet for the circuit so far, delivered a regatta of huge shifts, big scorelines, and a premium on consistency. Three‑time world champions Platoon Aviation delivered a classic “from less to more” week. Early mixed results kept the German team in the pack, but as communication and
May 283 min read
King Marine: The Hidden Secret at the Heart of the Port of Valencia
52 Super Series fleet, King Marine Base, Port of Valencia. (Photo: María Muiña) Valencia-based King Marine is a world leader in the construction of carbon fibre racing yachts. The company operates two facilities in the Valencia region: a manufacturing plant in Alginet and its operational base at La Marina de Valencia. The story of King Marine in Valencia began as what was supposed to be a temporary arrangement. It became a strategic decision backed by hard logic. Ahead of the
May 184 min read
Trinity Is Ready. Now the Racing Begins.
A brand-new Botin-designed TP52 built by King Marine has left the yard and hit the water ahead of the 2026 52 Super Series season. Swedish skipper Joakim Sundberg is at the helm. The clock is ticking. There is a particular moment in any new build when the boat stops being drawings and numbers and becomes something else entirely: a machine that moves. For Trinity, that moment came in late April 2026, when the new TP52 was lifted off the stands at King Marine's yard, lowered in
May 123 min read
Denali Sets Sail: King Marine Launches Its Newest Offshore Racing Yacht
dedeDenali, by María Muiña, SailingShots The Mills 58, built in Valencia for the Denali Sailing Team, completes her sea trials ahead of the 2026 Newport-Bermuda Race King Marine is proud to announce the successful launch and sea trials of Denali, a new Mills 58 offshore racing yacht built at the shipyard's facility in Valencia, Spain, and designed by Mills Design Ltd. The project marks another milestone in King Marine's growing portfolio of custom high-performance racing ya
May 122 min read
Django 7X conquista un histórico título mundial Maxi
Al mirar atrás a una extraordinaria temporada de vela en 2025, el rápido ascenso de Django 7X destaca como un logro definitorio, combinando diseño de vanguardia, ejecución impecable y talento de primer nivel. Marcó un nuevo estándar en la clase Maxi, con el Wallyrocket 71 diseñado por Botin Partners asegurando el Rolex IMA Maxi Grand Prix World Championship apenas unos meses después de tocar el agua. Construido por King Marine con los más altos estándares, este yate de 21,4
Feb 63 min read
Django 7X Claims Historic Maxi World Title
As we look back on an extraordinary 2025 sailing season, the rapid rise of Django 7X stands out as a defining achievement, blending cutting-edge design, flawless execution, and world-class talent. It marked a new benchmark in Maxi yacht racing, with the Botin Partners-designed Wallyrocket 71 securing the Rolex IMA Maxi Grand Prix World Championship just months after hitting the water. Built by King Marine to exacting standards, the 21.4m LOA yacht—with a 5.55m beam, 4.9m draf
Jan 163 min read
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WHAT CHAMPIONS SAY ABOUT KING MARINE
GUILLERMO PARADA
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Helmsman, Django 7X · 4× TP52 World Champion
"The Wally rocket 71 built by King Marine could not have been completed without their help. It was done in very short times, and the result was impeccable — an absolute record holder, winning the World Championship in its first year".
VASCO VASCOTTO
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Tactician, Django 7X · Multiple World Champion
"Every time I am asked for a trusted shipyard, my advice is to build at King Marine. For years they have proved with facts, not words, that their boats are built impeccably, on time, and ready to compete. My trust in them is 100%".
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