“Here, with the bimini such a prominent element it has to look not only good and in balance, it has to perform perfectly, and with all the functions we are incorporating into it, that’s a demanding wish list and a lot of work to come true!” Built as a single-piece structure in pre-preg carbon fibre, the bimini delivers exceptional strength, rigidity, and weight efficiency. Its integral arch spans the cockpit, flowing seamlessly into the forward coaming, while aligning with the rake of the windscreen – an advanced structural feature in its own right. Engineered to accommodate mainsheet loads via a single-point pad-eye, the structure has been rigorously designed and tested under Lloyd’s Register scrutiny. FEM analysis (Finite Element Method) has been applied to ensure it withstands extreme forces, such as those generated during Chinese gybes.