The highly anticipated return of the Admiral’s Cup in 2025 welcomes an elite international fleet, and among them is the Dutch Offshore Sailing Team with their cutting-edge Baraka GP, a custom KER 43. Representing the Netherlands with pride and precision, the campaign is a standout entry in this year’s edition of the historic event.
Owned by the De Graaf family and helmed by Dirk de Graaf, Baraka GP is a proven offshore performer, now fully optimized with a complete Doyle Sails inventory. Working closely with the expert team at Doyle Sails, including Peter Greenhalgh and Chris Taylor, Baraka GP has been fine-tuned for performance across the range of inshore and offshore disciplines that define the Admiral’s Cup.
Doyle Sails New Zealand Desginer Chris Taylor has worked with the Netherland’s flagged sailing team to ensure they take full advantage of Doyle’s industry-leading design, sail shape control and offshore durability. Doyle Sails has been the sailmaker of choice for many of this year’s top competitors competing at the Admirals cup.
“This event has always represented the pinnacle of national team racing,” said Greenhalgh. “Doyle Sails Solent are thrilled to be part of the event and to support all teams for the summer racing on the Solent”
As the fleet gathers in Cowes, the Dutch team is set to make their mark with bold ambition, smart sailing, and the performance-driven edge provided by Doyle Sails.
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