Over the last 12 years, the name Horizon is recognized as the odds on favorite in winning the Santa Cruz 50 & 52 divisions in any of the down wind races on the west coast of the United States.
There are many variables in the consistent performance of Horizon, in my opinion, the largest factor is the performance optimization by Tim Kernan along with the boat’s rudder designed by Alan Andrew. In 2009 she underwent an extensive refit at Dennis Choate’s LB yard. At this time it was discovered that the Andrews designed “Lokomotion” was making a rudder design change with Team Horizon purchasing the replaced rudder. This rudder was the magic to Horizon consistency on the racecourse.
Horizon Race record: Transpac’s division wins (2009, 2011, 2013, 2017 & 2021) in 2021 Horizon set a new course record of 8 days 23 hours & 23 minutes. Which was held by Allure in 1987. Horizon’s Mexico race record has also been exceptional with podium finishes in all attempts along with a class win in the SDYC’s PV Race in 2010, an overall win in the Cabo 2009 race, along with an overall win in the PV 2014 race. She also has two overall wins in the Ensenada Race, and 2016 CORW. In 2009 the engine went through a top to bottom rebuild. The list goes on and on with the addition of a completely new B&G electronics package, TracVision satellite communication, and satellite phone communications. Horizon is the boat to beat in the Santa Cruz 50 & 52 division which attracts up to 12 boats in most offshore races.
We selected this division because we felt that this was the highest skill level of Corinthian participants. The idea of sailing submerged in water, eating dry food, and using a bucket as a head did not apply to us. Horizon met our use perfectly and we have always felt privileged to sail aboard her. For more information click the link Horizon
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