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Mini 6.50 PGN Ocean Racing

Stranka Peter Gibbons-Neff Jr
Leto 2026
Vrsta projekta Offshore racing
Razred Mini 6.50

Skysat designed and integrated the entire onboard electronics and electrical systems, optimizing weight, power consumption, and redundancy for an offshore Mini foiler.

  • Autopilot:complete Madintec system with full-option licenses (wind, autopilot, super-pilot, super-trim).
  • Instrumentation:B&G H5000 and Garmin suite (ultrasonic wind masthead sensor, heel angle, depth/speed, compass, GPS, touchscreen, and marine network).
  • Wireless load sensors:Cyclops Smartlink system for rig load visualization.
  • Communication and safety:VHF, AIS transponder, antennas, and backup GPS.
  • Power:Solbian flexible solar panels, Mastervolt lithium bank, Victron MPPT charge controller, and Blue Sea distribution.
  • Comfort and backup:Mantagua LED lighting, USB-C outlets, ventilation, Skysat wake-up kit, and backup autopilot.

Crédits photos : PGN Ocean Racing

TheMini 6.50 PGN Ocean Racing is a Mini 6.50 foiling prototype designed bySam Manuard and built byJPS Production (La Trinité-sur-Mer) for American skipper Peter Gibbons-Neff Jr. Fifth unit in the Manuard prototype lineage after Nicomatic, it aims for full-flight behavior downwind while remaining maneuverable single-handed.

Launch spring 2026, two seasons of fine-tuning then target Mini Transat 2027 (La Rochelle–Canaries–Salvador de Bahia, approximately 4,000 nautical miles single-handed).