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ALUULA's Ultra-Light Fabric Powers Spinnaker Performance on IMOCA 60 Charal, Winner of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR
Victoria, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2026) - ALUULA Composites Inc. (TSXV:...
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[{"type":"text","content":"ALUULA's Ultra-Light Fabric Powers Spinnaker Performance on IMOCA 60 Charal, Winner of the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'ORVictoria, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 5, 2026) - ALUULA Composites Inc. (TSXV: AUUA) (OTCQB: AUUAF) (\"ALUULA\" or the \"Company\") announced the successful validation of its patented high performance, ultra-light composite fabric in elite offshore racing with the ALUULA spinnaker aboard the IMOCA 60 Charal.The innovative spinnaker was developed in collaboration with North Sails France and the Charal IMOCA team as part of the evaluation of next-generation materials for performance monohull foiling offshore racing yachts.Proven performance in demanding sailing conditions The ALUULA spinnaker was tested and evaluated during the training and development phases in preparation for one of the most challenging regattas, the TRANSAT CAFÉ L'OR. The IMOCA 60 Charal team won the regatta after 11 days, 19 hours, and 45 minutes at sea, covering 5,467 miles at an average speed of 19.3 knots. When the spinnaker was used during the regatta, its stiffness and stability in dynamic downwind conditions were validated.Stability that converts wind directly into speedCompared with a conventional IMOCA spinnaker made from polyester and nylon, the ALUULA spinnaker is much lighter, three times stiffer, and 10 to 20 times more tear-resistant, resulting in reduced pitching, more stable foiling, and ultimately more speed.\"A classic spinnaker… the gust pushes to leeward,\" explains Bertrand Pacé, six-time America's Cup competitor and sail development lead for the Charal team. \"But with the ALUULA, the luff stayed very stable. The gust becomes speed right away. The result was a very clean and very efficient sail.\"Advantages of ALUULA's no-sew, adhesive-free composite innovationALUULA's patented UHMWPE high performance composite fabrics are eight times stronger than steel for equivalent weight and are recycle-ready. The no-sew, adhesive-free construction techniques enable welding panels and junctions rather than sewing, thereby improving durability and tear resistance. This eliminates traditional stitched weak points and enables highly precise panel geometry. ALUULA's next-generation fabrics for high performance applicationsThe successful validation of ALUULA's composite fabrics offers a premium alternative to tr...