It is with great enthusiasm that we can say that the GP 26 is on its way to success in South America. Right now there are now 7 boats in the water and 10 more being built, all around the globe. We are certain that we will have enough owners to be able to organize the first international Class meeting by the end of 2008.

The boats are proving to be fast and easy to handle. One GP 26 has just won the PHRF Nationals in Buenos Aires in a fleet of 78 boats. The same boat is also wining or placing well in IMS in Brazil and Buenos Aires.

The simple box Rule, the ease of construction, small budget, plus good results and high speed has created the desired interest among sailors. Now there are 5 boats from different designers being built in Argentina, Chile and Brazil.

On the new GP 26 web page - that are under construction and will be launched in short time, you can view both boats sailing and under construction. There are boats from Brazil, Chile, Argentina, USA, Australia, Greece, Russia, and Italy. Some of these boats will be series produced and some are one offs. There will be a Uruguayan yard producing a new Billoch GP 26, and the same yard will offer designers and owner around the world to build their boats for the next International regatta to be held in Punta Del Este. We hope that this move will encourage more people to have their boat built near the regatta site. The ARG class is also talking to MSC to help with the boat transport coming from Europe, North America or Australia or any other far away country.