HiQ SAILING TEAM – THE BOOK - New photographic book about one of the world’s fastest sailing boats
HiQ and Calazo Förlag are publishing an action-packed and gleaming-silver photographic book with pictures taken by the photographer Malcolm Hanes. In the 152 pages of the book, we invite the reader to follow the HiQ Sailing Team through five fast-moving years – from the first voyage from Cape Town to Rio in 2002 to the record-breaking season in 2007. The book is ideal, both for the sailing enthusiast who wants to know all about the world's fastest trimarans, and for the quayside sailor who wants to be inspired by exquisite images with his coffee.
"We are very proud of the trimaran project. The five years of the project have been a fantastic journey. HiQ and sailing have many things in common. We work with high technology, often to tight deadlines and in close contact with our customers. Modern yacht racing is all about advanced technology, tough challenges and team spirit. The project has generated true commitment, created a sense of pride, and increased awareness of HiQ. We could not have made a better investment in our brand," says Lars Stugemo, President and CEO of HiQ International.
About the HiQ Sailing Team
Backing for the HiQ Sailing Team venture comes from HiQ International in association with Whyshore, an events promotion and sailing company, and other co-partners. The crew is made up of Klabbe Nylöf (Skipper), Andreas Andersén (Boat Captain) and Pelle Norberg (Project Manager) - a very strong team with a string of achievements from most of the Whitbread, Volvo Ocean Race and other major international competitions.
About the HiQ trimaran
HiQ is a 60-foot trimaran and one of the fastest sailing boats in the world. In good conditions, the boat can reach speeds in excess of 40 knots. It achieved a record speed of 43 knots in 2006. The boat is 60 feet long, 20 metres wide and weighs around 5 tonnes. The sail area is very large compared to the size of the boat, making the vessel quick and light on the rudder, but an advanced craft to sail – the Formula 1 of sailing.
HiQ Sailing Team awards
2003
Winner Nokia Oops Cup
Winner Round Gotland race
Winner Faerder race
Winner Round Sjaelland race
Speed record Faerder race
Speed record Sjaelland race
2004
2nd place Nokia Oops Cup
2nd place Round Gotland race
2nd place Faerder race
2nd place Sjaelland Runt
2005
3rd Nokia Oops Cup
3rd Gotland Runt race
2nd Faerder race
2nd Sjaelland race
Speed record Round Lidingö race
Speed record Round Gotland race
2006
Winner Nokia Oops Cup
Winner Round Faerder race
2nd place Round Gotland race
2007
Winner Round Gotland race
Speed record Helsinki - Tallin
Speed record Round Tjörn race
About the book
Editor: Fredrik Hjelmstedt, Calazo Förlag
Photographer: Malcolm Hanes
Text: Chad Williamson och Luke Dickson, Public Speaking
Art direction and design: Peter Assarsson, Johanna Steen och Agnes Palmcrantz, Blinkers Brands
The book will be available in shops from week 51 (Dec 17) and will cost SEK 350.
For more information, and pictures, please contact:
Anna Jennehov, Head of Corporate Communications, HiQ, tel: +46 (0)8-588 90 000, 0704-200 049