Dark Seas Project announces acquisition of record-breaking trimaran!
by Captain Donald Lawson 11 Apr 2022 08:29 BST
The Dark Seas Project today announces the acquisition of the ORMA 60 Trimaran, Mighty Merloe for their record and education program. The ORMA 60 was acquired from the sailing team owned by Mr. Howard Enloe.
The Mighty Merloe is currently in possession of a number of sailing records including the Transpac Yacht Race where the team completed the course in 4days, 7hrs, 3mins and 30seconds.
"We feel blessed and fortunate that Mr. Enloe and his team had built this boat up to where she is now. Even when she was winning racing for Franck Cammas as Groupama 2, she wasn't this fast!" Cpt Lawson noted.
Captain Lawson and his team at the Dark Seas Project plan to conduct an "West Coast Tour" with the boat where they will visit sailing centers, yacht clubs and school teaching about DE&I opportunities in the maritime industry as well as environmental benefits clean energy systems provide.
"No system out there is perfect, but the goal is to try and do things in the cleanest and safest way possible while still achieving your goals. That is why we are focused on developing systems that will allow us to prove you can be successful while also being smart". Cpt Lawson added.
Captain Lawson also serves as the current Chairman for US Sailing's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Although his work to help diversify the sport is well known, he believes he can do more. Cpt Lawson added: "When I started, I didn't have a role model in the sport who looked like me. I hope that through my work, we won't have the next generation go through the same. I want to leave the sport better than I found it".
Captain Lawson and his Dark Seas Project will announce the upcoming West Coast Tour schedule, & locations soon. If you are located on the West Coast and would like Captain Lawson to visit your center, please contact him here:
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