North Sails is the industry leader in sail design and manufacturing, and we are both excited and honored to represent them as their experimental boat. With the guidance of Ken Read, Will Welles, and the entire North Sails team, we've crafted a race-winning package using North 3Di, NPL, and new cutting-edge cloths that are still in the testing phase before being released to the general public. The decision to switch from traditional laminates to 3Di was an easy one, especially considering the lightweight design of Captain Sluggo. The weight savings we've gained through this upgrade are invaluable, giving us a clear advantage in both performance and durability as we prepare for the many races ahead.

Kingspoke Custom is a frontrunner in Grand Prix rigging and design, headed up by Carl Merrill’s 15+ years of experiences rigging and ocean engineering. As a company Kingspoke strives to innovate while challenging the traditional standards of the sport. Power is nothing without control and developing the ideal systems with out of the box solutions is what they do best.  The companies youthful spirt and modernization approach aligns beautifully with the Captain Sluggo Program. Not to mention two of its employees, Alex Bowdler and Sammy Hodges are vital members of the team.