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Anna Burnet and John Gimson are among Great Britain’s most decorated mixed multihull sailors, having established themselves as a dominant force in the Nacra 17 class. The Olympic silver medalists (Tokyo 2020) and multi-time World Champions have consistently defined elite performance on the water—most recently competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games before celebrating their marriage later that year. Over the past few years, Anna and John have worked closely with us to develop and test the new CL290 Titanium Trapeze Cleat, which is now in full production. Engineered from titanium with no moving parts, this aerodynamic, ultralight cleat weighs just 21g and measures only 46mm in length—slashing both size and weight by nearly 50% compared to conventional trapeze cleats.

The 21-boat Nacra 17 fleet raced a nine-race series with one discard. Due to a lack of wind, no final series was held. John and Anna dominated from the start. By the midpoint of the regatta, they had secured four race wins and a ten-point lead, never looking back. “We are really happy to take the win at Kiel Week. We had plenty of light winds, which meant a lot of movement on the trapeze. It was exciting to be racing with the new titanium cleats—they're beautifully smooth to use and perfect for keeping the drag and weight down,” explained Anna Burnet, who, along with John Gimson, was the driving force behind developing the new CL290 Titanium Trapeze cleat. The Clamcleat® CL290 Titanium Trapeze cleat and handle are designed for ultimate pro sailors. Engineered from titanium with no moving parts, this aerodynamic, lightweight trapeze cleat weighs only 21g and is just 46mm in length—reducing its size and weight by nearly 50% compared to conventional trapeze cleats. Designed for use with composite trapeze lines, the top section's halo ring design allows for extra grip, meaning sailors with strong hands may not even need the low-profile aerodynamic handle. For sailors who require extra surface area for a secure two-finger grip during constant adjustments, ergonomic handles are available. Aerodynamics were a critical part of the design, specifically optimizing airflow across both the side of the cleat when trapezing and the back of the cleat on the leeward side.

The Clamcleat® CL290 Titanium Trapeze cleat and handle are designed for the ultimate pro sailors. Made from Titanium Ti-6Al-4V with no moving parts. This aerodynamic, lightweight trapeze cleat weighs only 24g and is 53mm in length, reducing its size and weight by nearly 50% compared to conventional trapeze cleats. Designed for use with composite trapeze lines, the top section halo ring design allows for extra grip, so sailors with strong hands may not need the blue low-profile aerodynamic handle. Handles are available for sailors who require extra surface area to achieve a 2-finger grip for constant adjustment. The airflow across the side of the cleat when trapezing and the airflow across the back of the cleat on the leeward side are also very important and were critical parts of the design.