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Jan Muren, skipper of the Proxflyer, secured line honors in a recent regatta by prioritizing speed over handicap performance.0:29 The crew, consisting of 13 sailors, maintained a lead after passing Drøybak and successfully defended their position against a 32-foot competitor despite challenging currents.6:01 The team utilized AIS to monitor the closest rival, a German boat, throughout the race.0:53 While the Proxflyer finished fourth on handicap, the crew focused on achieving the fastest elapsed time.2:21 The team, which previously raced together on the Alma, reunited for this event after an eight-month hiatus.2:34 Muren noted that the boat performs best in heavy wind conditions, frequently reaching speeds over 18 knots on downwind legs with a spinnaker.5:18 The vessel is maintained in Sandefjord at Framnes.5:32 Muren also discussed the decline of the Russian fleet in the class following international sanctions and noted a generational shift within the competitive circuit as veteran teams transition to other projects.3:34

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