Cape Horn: 55.9833° S, 67.2667° W
Cape Horn:
55.9833° S
67.2667° W
FourthCape is an independent, sports management company specialising in sailing for commercial sponsors and private individuals, we strive to make big ideas a practical reality, delivering ambitious and commercially-successful sporting projects.
Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and over 40 years experience in the sailing sector, we have advised International Governing Bodies on the creation of bold new events, global brands on the activation strategy of sailing campaigns and private individuals around custom projects making FourthCape the perfect independent consultants for future projects.
FourthCape is an independent, sports management company specialising in sailing for commercial sponsors and private individuals, we strive to make big ideas a practical reality, delivering ambitious and commercially-successful sporting projects.
Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and over 40 years experience in the sailing sector, we have advised International Governing Bodies on the creation of bold new events, global brands on the activation strategy of sailing campaigns and private individuals around custom projects making FourthCape the perfect independent consultants for future projects.
Fourth Cape was created by founder and Managing Director Charles Darbyshire. Leaning on a wealth of experience from being part of the team that planned and built Ellen MacArthur’s round the world record-breaking trimaran, and the Route du Rhum winning IMOCA60 to creating and directing the Artemis Offshore Academy.
His event experience extends to being part of the team that rescued The Transat, created the Barcelona World Race and the groundbreaking stadium sailing event – The Extreme Sailing Series. The same team was responsible for the creation of Oman Sail, an innovative national sports programme.
Charles’ circumnavigation was as part of the first big Oman Sail project – a record attempt to sail non-stop around the world from Oman, and in doing so, enable one of the Omani team to be the first-ever Arab sailor to complete the non-stop ‘lap’ – in doing so, creating a national hero.
During this circumnavigation, Charles passed the three great capes:
> Cape Leeuwin, (The most south-westerly mainland point of Australia)
> The infamous, Cape Horn, (The most southerly point of South America)
> The Cape of Good Hope.
Fourth Cape is Charles’ fourth great landmark.
FourthCape was created by founder and Managing Director Charles Darbyshire. Leaning on a wealth of experience from being part of the team that planned and built Ellen MacArthur’s round the world record-breaking trimaran, and the Route du Rhum winning IMOCA60 to creating and directing the Artemis Offshore Academy. His event experience extends to being part of the team that rescued The Transat, created the Barcelona World Race and the groundbreaking stadium sailing event – The Extreme Sailing Series. The same team was responsible for the creation of Oman Sail, an innovative national sports programme.
Charles’ circumnavigation was as part of the first big Oman Sail project – a record attempt to sail non-stop around the world from Oman, and in doing so, enable one of the Omani team to be the first-ever Arab sailor to complete the non-stop ‘lap’ – in doing so, creating a national hero.
During this circumnavigation, Charles passed the three great capes:
> Cape Leeuwin, (The most south-westerly mainland point of Australia)
> The infamous, Cape Horn, (The most southerly point of South America)
> The Cape of Good Hope.
FourthCape is Charles’ fourth great landmark.
DOCK TALK
Shirley Robertson, OBE, OLY
"FourthCape’s versatility, planning and attention to detail is beyond impressive. Whether they are project managing a new race boat or organising an event their approach is the same, they have an enviable knack of always and very calmly being ahead of the game. Experienced sailors themselves they have thought about what would enhance the client experience way ahead of time……..
If they’ve organised it, you can trust it will all just work, be fuss free and exceed your expectations. Could not recommend the team enough whatever it is you’re planning."
IRC 52 E-BAR
The preset function is good and they have really seen the improvement in acceleration when they adjust it. An example is last week they were reaching into a mark and were set at 7 deg I think then they had to soak around the island for a few minutes. Apparently, they were sluggish then the straightened the toe and the change was significant. The owner was driving and was blown away that the wrong setting could make such a difference. Money well spent!
I know it took a long time from chatting to racing....... but the product, the communication with you and ease of install really is a credit to you guys.
I think these are a must have for all twin rudder boats!!!
FOURTHCAPE TIMELINE
Solent Exit - Coaching Session
FourthCape delivered the Solent Exit - Coaching Session in conjunction with Winning Tides. An evening dinner and discussion at the Royal Ocean Racing Club with Graham Sunderland (Mr Winning Tides) and practice starts on the Squadron Line.
Solent JPK
Weigh Day
IRC Weighing of the JPK 1030 'Insert Coin' and JPK 1080 'Mzungu!' with IRC Measurer Andrew Yates at Cowes Yacht Haven ahead of the 2025 season
FourthCape Load Cell Option
The Load Cell option into the drag link of the E-BAR allows the monitoring of compression and tension in the twin rudder system. Ultimately, trimming and achieving a neutral windward rudder reduces drag and increases average speeds.
Griffin First Race
Griffin lined up for her first race of the season (JOG Nab Tower Race) after a busy winter in refit and selection of the RORC Griffin Squad - she is now ready to race!
Griffin Gets Her Wings
After several designs and deliberation, the RORC Griffin Sun Fast 3600 received her livery ready for the 2025 season.
Technology Zone
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
The FourthCape Team project managed and curated the 'Technology Zone' at this years RYA Dinghy Show - bringing together many technologies that influence dinghy sailing, racing and race operations.
RYA Race Officials Conference
Charles travelled to Birmingham University to join the Technology Panel discussion around race management and showing Race Officers and Mark Layers the MarkSetBot in real life - more to come on this over on the blog
RORC Griffin Youth Selection
24 International candidates attended the 2025 RORC Griffin Selection weekend in Cowes. Utilising knowledge and experience from many years of Artemis sailing selections the FourthCape team delivered another successful selection
RORC Griffin 3600 Refit
Project Management of an extensive refit of the Sun Fast 3600 Black Sheep to become RORC's Griffin Youth Boat. Managing multiple stakeholders to check all the rig, rigging, keel, rudders, electronics and safety kit.
Insert Coin Success
FourthCape managed JPK 1030 'Insert Coin's' RORC Medallions for the 2024 season. Highlights being a 1st Double Handed and 2nd in class for the Channel Race and 2nd in Class for Myth of Malham.
Ultra Swim 33.3 Tracking
Supporting the Ultra Swim 33.3 events with remote tracking support - providing an additional layer of safety to the GeoRacing tracking system
Solent Super Series - Round 1
Round 1 of the Solent Super Series had the teams racing from Cowes for the weekend
Dartmouth Regatta -
Mark Set Bots
Fourteen of our Bots were deployed across two different race areas at the 2024 Dartmouth Regatta with operators Charles, Freya and Meven on hand battling some strong conditions
Maxi72 - TrimTab Control
On water testing of TrimTab Control System
Mark Set Bots in Action for Falmouth Sailing Week
Seven of our Bots made the trip to the Royal Cornwall YC along with operators Freya and Meven
Maxi72 - TrimTab Control
Custom project for Maxi72 'Jolt' to control, actuate and measure a keel TrimTab
MSB on BBC News
Ahead of Falmouth Sailing Week news of the Robotic race marks reached BBC Cornwall news
2024 Cowes Week
Activating Musto's sponsorship of Cowes Week 2024.
Multiple branding touchpoints along with the 'Musto Bar' activation
Royal Yachting Association
selects MarkSetBot
The RYA, in collaboration with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, is extending its use of robotic race mark technology at national and high-level events throughout the 2024 season.
Read the article over in our
Toe Management
The E-BAR and it's journey to life was featured in the May issue of Seahorse Magazine
Read the article over in our
MarkSetBot at RYA Youth Nationals
The UK fleet of MarkSetBots was in action at the RYA Youth Nationals in Weymouth for a second year running.
Musto Bar in Palma
Supporting Musto we once again set up 'The Musto Bar' in Palma an activation around the World Sailing 'Princesa Sofia Regatta' which see's Olympic Dinghy classes come together to compete. The Musto Bar being a welcome location sailors and coaches can relax and debrief.
Griffin'24 Training Weekend
The Griffin'24 squad had the opportunity to train onboard the Sun Fast 30ODs supported coaches; Ian Walker, Dee Caffari, Shirley Robertson and Steve Hayles. Learning valuable knowledge to take forward.
Sun Fast 30 OD Coding
& Commissioning
Supporting client Cap Regatta in project managing the MCA Coding of 4 Jeanneau Sun Fast 30 One Design yachts for use in the UK along with additional commissioning tasks.
RORC Griffin'24 Selection Trials
ForthCape organised, set up and delivered two selection weekends for 40 candidates to exist in offshore conditions for a weekend under the watchful eye of selectors. Whittling the group down to a squad of 20.
Insert Coin 2024 Season Prep
Preparing Insert Coin for the 2024 season, loading kit and running rigging back aboard, optimising onboard systems and re-measuring of sails for IRC Certificate.
Vela Roja 2024 Season Work Up
In her new home down in Valencia the FourthCape Team worked up Vela Roja ahead of the 2024 season. Her first taste of Mediterranean water!
MarkSetBot At RYA Dinghy Show
On show to the UK Dinghy market the MarkSetBot had a space on the RS Boats stand behind the RS21 keel boat to showcase the Bot.
2024 RYA Dinghy Show
Management and installation of the Musto stand at the RYA Dinghy Show
RORC Griffin'24
Development and implementation of the selection process for the Royal Ocean Racing Clubs youth Griffin program
Water Ballast Monitor
Development has begun to display water ballast tank levels on instrument read outs on deck.
3D print vs finished machined part
Merry Christmas from FourthCape
Bespoke handcrafted Christmas card designs from Little Isle Creations.
Super Series Winner - Kestrel
After 4 Round and 12 races the winners of the Sea Ventures Super Series were decided. Simon Bamford onboard his Sun Fast 3300 took the series.
Vela Roja Ready to Rock in Valencia
All set up and ready to go racing in Valencia.
Vela Roja - Valencia
With safe transportation from Lorient to Valencia the FourthCape Team put her back together again - unloading from truck and re-stepping rig ready for winter training
Sea Ventures Super Series
4 Round of the Sea Ventures Super Series were set up and ran with the FourthCape Team working alongside the Island Sailing Club Race Officer to provide great racing
MarkSetBot in Action for Super Series
The FourthCape Team were out on the water utilising the MarkSetBots to lay fast and accurate start and finish lines allowing quick turn around of racing minimising time stood around in the cold!
Vela Roja - Lorient
Pack up of Vela Roja, Mast unstep and load boat for trucking to Valencia
MarkSetBot - SailGP Support
The FourthCape Team travelled to Cadiz to support MarkSetBots activities at the SailGP event. Assisting in running racing for the Waszp Inspire program
FourthCape @ METs
Staying in touch with suppliers, customers and the industry Fourth Cape attended the Marine Industry Trade Show in Amsterdam to disucss products and projects
FourthCape Goes to Print
3D printer welcomed to FourthCape HQ allowing prototyping, modeling and the potential to produce our very own parts.
Sun Fast 30 UK Launch
The FourthCape Team attended the UK launch of the SunFast 30 OD launched at the Southampton Boat Show
Dartmouth Regatta - MarkSetBot
Delivery and operation of 7 MarkSetBots for the 2023 Dartmouth Regatta - to many rave reviews from the organisers and competitors
'Vela Roja' Fastnet
Vela Roja completed the brutal 2023 Rolex Fastnet race
WeedWand Plus
Created for the customer with longer rudders, the WeedWand Plus features a 3m handle allowing the clearing of weed on longer rudders - as carried by INO Noir and RAN.
MarkSetBot - Cowes Week
MarkSetBot weather station utilised by the 2023 Cowes Week event organisers to deliver additional information on wind speed and direction out on the Solent
Musto - Cowes Week
Management and delivery of Musto's 2023 Cowes Week Activations
'Vela Roja' Fastnet Prep
Pre Rolex Fastnet preparations for the JPK1030 'Vela Roja'. Installing Sat Phone link, new/upgraded jib sheets, mast work, 2nd bilge pump system etc.
Seeing Double JPK
A landmark moment for the FourthCape Team - both JPK 1030s alongside for a brief moment
2023 E-BARs
More E-BARs heading out the door in various lengths from production boats such as Sun Fast, JPKs etc. to custom IRC 52s and Neo430s
'Insert Coin' Racing
The JPK 10.30 'Insert Coin' project managed by FourthCape competed the Round the Island Race - 7 days after touching the water in Lorient, France.
Custom Twin Actuator E-BAR
Fulfilling the request of a customer that specifically required a twin actuator E-BAR, custom carbon work and electrics to on a tight timeframe.
Musto - RYA Dinghy Show
Management and delivery on site at Farnborough exhibition centre of the Musto clothing stand
Team Holcim PRB - Team Base, USA
Procurement, organisation, certification and delivery of Team Holcim - PRB's 'Team Base' in Newport RI, USA.
Musto - Princessa Sofia Regatta
Delivery of Musto's Bar activation at the World Sailing Princessa Sofia Regatta
Team Holcim PRB - Team Base, Brazil
Procurement, organisation, certification and delivery of Team Holcim - PRB's 'Team Base' in Itajai, Brazil.
JPK 1030 #2
Project management of the second JPK 1030 to the FourthCape Stable.
Commissioning and race preparation.
Team Holcim PRB - Team Base
Procurement, organisation, certification and delivery of Team Holcim - PRB's 'Team Base' in Alicante for the start of The Ocean Race.
Team Holcim PRB - Boat Tent
Procurement, organisation and delivery of the Team Holcim PRB 'Boat Tent' in Alicante to carry out an express refit of the IMOCA 60 'Holcim' post Route du Rhum in time for the start of The Ocean Race.
Mark Set Bot Winter Testing
Out on the Royal Yacht Squadron line to test capabilities of the Mark Set Bot in the Solent
E-LOG Beta Testing
Our E-LOG hits the water and begins Beta Testing. A keypad and software in the background that allows the easy logging of conditions onboard e.g sail status, helmsman, ballast status etc.
More WeedWands
With the continued popularity of the twin rudder Sun Fast and JPK ranges our WeedWands have been flying off the shelfs so production has been stepped up
Custom E-BAR - Carkeek 43
Custom E-BAR created for a Carkeek 43 customer. Custom turned ends to accommodate boats existing connections
Musto Activation - Cowes Week 2022
Supporting Musto in the activation of their Cowes Week partnership. Musto Bar takeover in Cowes Yacht Haven, large scale branding across multiple sites including the Red Jet and large public screens.
Musto - Red Jet Branding
Branding of Red Jet Terminals in Southampton and West Cowes to coincide with Cowes Week. Management of design, supplier and partnership with Red Funnel
Jeanneau Sun Fast Cup Event
Working with UK Jeanneau distributer Sea Ventures to deliver the 2022 Sun Fast Cup in Cowes
WeedWand Stocked By Upffront.com
Available at FourthCape.com but also now stocked by Upffront.com
Vela Roja Launching & Commissioning
Overseeing the final commissioning and race preparation of the JPK 10.30 ready to race just 10 days later
Musto - World Sailing Series
Supporting Musto in the planning and onsite delivery of their World Sailing Activation at the Dutch event
Custom AT+T Mast Bracket
Design and fabricate custom aluminium mast bracket to suit the AT+T display.
Overseeing the Build of Vela Roja the JPK 10.30
Working closely with JPK Composites and other industry partners to deliver boat to owners requirements and specification
Musto - World Sailing Series Activation - Palma
Supporting Musto in the planning and onsite activation at the World Sailing Series event in Palma. Enabling a cafe takeover and additional branding around the event beach.
REDSHIFT Departs
End of an era for the Redshift program as the Fast40+ Redshift heads to her new owner in Germany
JPK 1030 Owner Representitive
Working with the JPK Composites yard determining the specification of the owner's new boat. Including IRC Rating optimisation, sail wardrobe selection, electronics etc.
E-BAR Season 4
Continued development of the E-BAR system - New for S4 the updated Keypad which has memory to store BASE Setting featuring the FourthCape Compass emblem
IRCRecords™ Established
IRCRecords™ established for the RORC Transatlantic and the RORC Caribbean 600 Courses.
Comanche setting the fully crewed time for the Transatlantic and PAC52 Warrior Won setting the C600.
Jangada establishes the Double-Handed time for both courses.
Weed-Wands in Production
Another production batch of Weed-Wands heading out the Fourth Cape workshop
Airclad Build
With just 10 days notice our Airclad temporary structure was mobilised and built inside a tight location for use in a film set
Musto - Cowes Week 2021
Supporting the Musto marketing team in planning and delivery of their Cowes Week Musto Bar activation
1851 Trust - Cowes Week Activation
Supporting the 1851 Trust with their Stem Crew activation at the 2021 Cowes Week
IRCRecords™ Makes Seahorse Magazine
The renowned professional sailors magazine 'Seahorse' featured a double page spread on the IRCRecords™ platform
First IRCRecord™ Awarded
After a few attempts by various teams the Greig City Academy onboard 'Riot' was the first team to complete an IRCRecord™ and get on the score board at the end of May 2021
IRCRecords™ Launch
Fourth Cape launches IRCRecords™ the first Corrected Time record platform for IRC Rated boats
REDSHIFT Fast40+
E-BAR Season 3
The production of the Season 3 E-BAR begins with units heading out to Jeanneau SubFast 3300, 3600 and JPK 10.10 & 10.30 clients
Support Sale Of ABU 6mtr
After a short period of being stored in the water here in Cowes the 6mtr ABU was found a new owner and home
COSC - Full Rope Kits
Following the experience and intimate knowledge of the Beneteau Figaro 2 combined with our rigging expertise, Fourth Cape was asked to spec, price and consequently produce complete rope kits for seven of the Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuits boats.
Over 4000m of rope, 203 cover off and 77 cover on splices!
Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuit Grows to 15 Boats
ABU & Vela Container Fit Out
Procure and fit out of a 20ft storage and workshop container
E-Bar Season 2
First production run and promotion of the E-BAR
ABU 6mtr Rehomed with FourthCape in Cowes
Talisker Wilderness Bar
Supporting Diageo UK and production company Tactical Live in the delivery of a unique guest experience on a deserted beach accessible only by boat on the Island of La Gomera in the Canaries - (The starting point for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge)
ABU 43 - Loaded & Off To COSC
Packed and loaded for shipping to the US - ABU43 leaving Cowes
Redshift Figaro 2 Loaded
Heading off to its new home with the Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuit in the US
Musto - Cowes Week 2019
Helping to deliver Musto's 2019 Sponsorship activities around Cowes Week, including logistics, branding and the build/install of their container store.
Red Jet 7 Launch
Supporting Red Funnels Social Media team in their launch of Red Jet 7
UK Jeanneau SunFast 3300 #1
Working with UK Jeanneau distributer Sea Ventures UK to optimise the first SunFast 3300 in the country. On a very tight timeframe optimise and have boat on the water to compete double-handed in 2019 Fastnet
E-BAR Prototyping
Prototyping and on water testing begins for the Fourth Cape E-BAR
Redshift Fast40+ On The Water
On the water and ready for the 2019 season
Redshift Fast40+ Winter Refit
Project managing full winter refit and repaint
TOA @ Heathrow
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office used The Offshore Academy image for their giant advert at Heathrow airport
TOA Joins GREAT Britain Campaign
The Offshore Academy became recognised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for producing outstanding talent and joined their Sport is GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign
Arch 2 Arctic Support
Fourth Cape supported the Arch to Arctic challenge providing equipment and supporting remotely
The Offshore Academy
Hugh Brayshaw & Nick Cherry compete in the La Solitaire du Figaro season
Hugh Brayshaw onboard 'The Offshore Academy' Figaro #21 and Nick Cherry onboard 'REDSHIFT' Figaro #56
Redshift Reloaded - Commodores Cup 2018
Redshift Reloaded - RORC NoR Cover
Henry Bomby - Volvo Ocean Race
Henry Bomby took part in the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race and became an ambassador for the National Marine Aquarium
More Figaros....
Four more Figaro 2s sourced for the Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuit - These boats were based in Guadeloupe
Akzonobel Ocean Racing - Volvo Ocean Race
Supporting logistical and Operational elements
KAMAT Joins TOA
Ultra High Pressure pump manufacturer KAMAT Gmbh teams up with Hugh Brayshaw and TOA for La Solitaire onboard Figaro #23
Mary Rook competes on Inspire+
Competing in her second La Solitaire du Figaro onboard Figaro #21
The Offshore Academy
Hugh Brayshaw & Mary Rook compete in full La Solitaire du Figaro season
Tirion Program
J70 program management for a new J70 owner, from training camps set up in UK and Mediterranean to boat preparation, crew management, logistics and organisation.
Redshift Reloaded Hits the Solent
Alongside the Redshift Figaro campaign a Jeanneau SunFast 3600 was purchased to compete in IRC fully crewed and double-handed races inshore and offshore
Tirion J70 Measure and Prep
Brand new J70 'Tirion' purchased for private owner - measured & prepared for racing
Redshift Reloaded Commissioning
Jeanneau SunFast 3600 arrived into the UK, Fourth Cape project managed the race optimisation and commissioning
The beginning of Fourth Cape Ltd
October 2016
World Sailing Tokyo Test Event Blueprint
Creation of the World Sailing - Olympic Offshore blueprint
Fourth Cape Office
Day 1
FourthCape Goes to Print
3D printer welcomed to FourthCape HQ allowing prototyping, modeling and the potential to produce our very own parts.
Dartmouth Regatta - MarkSetBot
Delivery and operation of 7 MarkSetBots for the 2023 Dartmouth Regatta - to many rave reviews from the organisers and competitors
'Vela Roja' Fastnet
Vela Roja completed the brutal 2023 Rolex Fastnet race
WeedWand Plus
Created for the customer with longer rudders, the WeedWand Plus features a 3m handle allowing the clearing of weed on longer rudders - as carried by INO Noir and RAN.
MarkSetBot - Cowes Week
MarkSetBot weather station utilised by the 2023 Cowes Week event organisers to deliver additional information on wind speed and direction out on the Solent
Musto - Cowes Week
Management and delivery of Musto's 2023 Cowes Week Activations
'Vela Roja' Fastnet Prep
Pre Rolex Fastnet preparations for the JPK1030 'Vela Roja'. Installing Sat Phone link, new/upgraded jib sheets, mast work, 2nd bilge pump system etc.
2024 E-BARs
More E-BARs heading out the door in various lengths from production boats such as Sun Fast, JPKs etc. to custom IRC 52s and Neo430s
'Insert Coin' Racing
The JPK 10.30 'Insert Coin' project managed by FourthCape competed the Round the Island Race - 7 days after touching the water in Lorient, France.
Custom Twin Actuator E-BAR
Fulfilling the request of a customer that specifically required a twin actuator E-BAR, custom carbon work and electrics to on a tight timeframe.
Musto - RYA Dinghy Show
Management and delivery on site at Farnborough exhibition centre of the Musto clothing stand
Team Holcim PRB - Team Base, USA
Procurement, organisation, certification and delivery of Team Holcim - PRB's 'Team Base' in Newport RI, USA.
Musto - Princessa Sofia Regatta
Delivery of Musto's Bar activation at the World Sailing Princessa Sofia Regatta
Team Holcim PRB - Team Base, Brazil
Procurement, organisation, certification and delivery of Team Holcim - PRB's 'Team Base' in Itajai, Brazil.
JPK 1030 #2
Project management of the second JPK 1030 to the FourthCape Stable.
Commissioning and race preparation.
Team Holcim PRB - Team Base
Procurement, organisation, certification and delivery of Team Holcim - PRB's 'Team Base' in Alicante for the start of The Ocean Race.
Team Holcim PRB - Boat Tent
Procurement, organisation and delivery of the Team Holcim PRB 'Boat Tent' in Alicante to carry out an express refit of the IMOCA 60 'Holcim' post Route du Rhum in time for the start of The Ocean Race.
Mark Set Bot Winter Testing
Out on the Royal Yacht Squadron line to test capabilities of the Mark Set Bot in the Solent
E-LOG Beta Testing
Our E-LOG hits the water and begins Beta Testing. A keypad and software in the background that allows the easy logging of conditions onboard e.g sail status, helmsman, ballast status etc.
More WeedWands
With the continued popularity of the twin rudder Sun Fast and JPK ranges our WeedWands have been flying off the shelfs so production has been stepped up
Custom E-BAR - Carkeek 43
Custom E-BAR created for a Carkeek 43 customer. Custom turned ends to accommodate boats existing connections
Musto Activation - Cowes Week 2022
Supporting Musto in the activation of their Cowes Week partnership. Musto Bar takeover in Cowes Yacht Haven, large scale branding across multiple sites including the Red Jet and large public screens.
Musto - Red Jet Branding
Branding of Red Jet Terminals in Southampton and West Cowes to coincide with Cowes Week. Management of design, supplier and partnership with Red Funnel
Jeanneau Sun Fast Cup Event
Working with UK Jeanneau distributer Sea Ventures to deliver the 2022 Sun Fast Cup in Cowes
WeedWand Stocked By Upffront.com
Available at FourthCape.com but also now stocked by Upffront.com
Vela Roja Launching & Commissioning
Overseeing the final commissioning and race preparation of the JPK 10.30 ready to race just 10 days later
Musto - World Sailing Series
Supporting Musto in the planning and onsite delivery of their World Sailing Activation at the Dutch event
Custom AT+T Mast Bracket
Design and fabricate custom aluminium mast bracket to suit the AT+T display.
Overseeing the Build of Vela Roja the JPK 10.30
Working closely with JPK Composites and other industry partners to deliver boat to owners requirements and specification
Musto - World Sailing Series Activation - Palma
Supporting Musto in the planning and onsite activation at the World Sailing Series event in Palma. Enabling a cafe takeover and additional branding around the event beach.
REDSHIFT Departs
End of an era for the Redshift program as the Fast40+ Redshift heads to her new owner in Germany
JPK 1030 Owner Representitive
Working with the JPK Composites yard determining the specification of the owner's new boat. Including IRC Rating optimisation, sail wardrobe selection, electronics etc.
E-BAR Season 4
Continued development of the E-BAR system - New for S4 the updated Keypad which has memory to store BASE Setting featuring the FourthCape Compass emblem
IRCRecords™ Established
IRCRecords™ established for the RORC Transatlantic and the RORC Caribbean 600 Courses.
Comanche setting the fully crewed time for the Transatlantic and PAC52 Warrior Won setting the C600.
Jangada establishes the Double-Handed time for both courses.
Weed-Wands in Production
Another production batch of Weed-Wands heading out the Fourth Cape workshop
Airclad Build
With just 10 days notice our Airclad temporary structure was mobilised and built inside a tight location for use in a film set
Musto - Cowes Week 2021
Supporting the Musto marketing team in planning and delivery of their Cowes Week Musto Bar activation
1851 Trust - Cowes Week Activation
Supporting the 1851 Trust with their Stem Crew activation at the 2021 Cowes Week
IRCRecords™ Makes Seahorse Magazine
The renowned professional sailors magazine 'Seahorse' featured a double page spread on the IRCRecords™ platform
First IRCRecord™ Awarded
After a few attempts by various teams the Greig City Academy onboard 'Riot' was the first team to complete an IRCRecord™ and get on the score board at the end of May 2021
IRCRecords™ Launch
Fourth Cape launches IRCRecords™ the first Corrected Time record platform for IRC Rated boats
REDSHIFT Fast40+
E-BAR Season 3
The production of the Season 3 E-BAR begins with units heading out to Jeanneau SubFast 3300, 3600 and JPK 10.10 & 10.30 clients
Support Sale Of ABU 6mtr
After a short period of being stored in the water here in Cowes the 6mtr ABU was found a new owner and home
COSC - Full Rope Kits
Following the experience and intimate knowledge of the Beneteau Figaro 2 combined with our rigging expertise, Fourth Cape was asked to spec, price and consequently produce complete rope kits for seven of the Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuits boats.
Over 4000m of rope, 203 cover off and 77 cover on splices!
Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuit Grows to 15 Boats
ABU & Vela Container Fit Out
Procure and fit out of a 20ft storage and workshop container
E-Bar Season 2
First production run and promotion of the E-BAR
ABU 6mtr Rehomed with FourthCape in Cowes
Talisker Wilderness Bar
Supporting Diageo UK and production company Tactical Live in the delivery of a unique guest experience on a deserted beach accessible only by boat on the Island of La Gomera in the Canaries - (The starting point for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Rowing Challenge)
ABU 43 - Loaded & Off To COSC
Packed and loaded for shipping to the US - ABU43 leaving Cowes
Redshift Figaro 2 Loaded
Heading off to its new home with the Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuit in the US
Musto - Cowes Week 2019
Helping to deliver Musto's 2019 Sponsorship activities around Cowes Week, including logistics, branding and the build/install of their container store.
Red Jet 7 Launch
Supporting Red Funnels Social Media team in their launch of Red Jet 7
UK Jeanneau SunFast 3300 #1
Working with UK Jeanneau distributer Sea Ventures UK to optimise the first SunFast 3300 in the country. On a very tight timeframe optimise and have boat on the water to compete double-handed in 2019 Fastnet
E-BAR Prototyping
Prototyping and on water testing begins for the Fourth Cape E-BAR
Redshift Fast40+ On The Water
On the water and ready for the 2019 season
Redshift Fast40+ Winter Refit
Project managing full winter refit and repaint
TOA @ Heathrow
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office used The Offshore Academy image for their giant advert at Heathrow airport
TOA Joins GREAT Britain Campaign
The Offshore Academy became recognised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for producing outstanding talent and joined their Sport is GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland campaign
Arch 2 Arctic Support
Fourth Cape supported the Arch to Arctic challenge providing equipment and supporting remotely
The Offshore Academy
Hugh Brayshaw & Nick Cherry compete in the La Solitaire du Figaro season
Hugh Brayshaw onboard 'The Offshore Academy' Figaro #21 and Nick Cherry onboard 'REDSHIFT' Figaro #56
Redshift Reloaded - Commodores Cup 2018
Redshift Reloaded - RORC NoR Cover
Henry Bomby took part in the 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Race and became an ambassador for the National Marine Aquarium
More Figaros....
Four more Figaro 2s sourced for the Collegiate Offshore Sailing Circuit - These boats were based in Guadeloupe
Akzonobel Ocean Racing - Volvo Ocean Race
Supporting logistical and Operational elements
KAMAT Joins TOA
Ultra High Pressure pump manufacturer KAMAT Gmbh teams up with Hugh Brayshaw and TOA for La Solitaire onboard Figaro #23
Mary Rook competes on Inspire+
Competing in her second La Solitaire du Figaro onboard Figaro #21
The Offshore Academy
Hugh Brayshaw & Mary Rook compete in full La Solitaire du Figaro season
Tirion Program
J70 program management for a new J70 owner, from training camps set up in UK and Mediterranean to boat preparation, crew management, logistics and organisation.
Redshift Reloaded Hits the Solent
Alongside the Redshift Figaro campaign a Jeanneau SunFast 3600 was purchased to compete in IRC fully crewed and double-handed races inshore and offshore
Tirion J70 Measure and Prep
Brand new J70 'Tirion' purchased for private owner - measured & prepared for racing
Redshift Reloaded Commissioning
Jeanneau SunFast 3600 arrived into the UK, Fourth Cape project managed the race optimisation and commissioning
The beginning of Fourth Cape Ltd
October 2016
World Sailing Tokyo Test Event Blueprint
Creation of the World Sailing - Olympic Offshore blueprint
Fourth Cape Office
Day 1
