GARM is a JPK 1180, previously known as "Courier Recommende" and has recently competed in the rebirth of the Admirals Cup.
The JPK 1180 is a sought after, highly proven and exciting boat to race, with a deck layout that is simple to operate for smaller crews and doesn't require professional input to the n'th degree to really extract her performance.
Campaigned by an incredibly committed owner, GARM is arguably the highest level JPK 1180 on the planet right now, featuring the latest and newest Hall Spars Rig package (2024), as well as new rudders from Botin (2025) and a staggering North Sails inventory of sails (2025), that will put any new owner in an absolutely perfect spot for long term campaigning.
The proof really lies in the results that these brilliant boats have achieved over recent years and with new build prices escalating to extraordinary levels, GARM is without doubt a compelling option for high level racing.
Available immediately and located in the UK, stored out of the water.
Rig
Sloop
GARM is fitted with the latest generation rig and boom package from Hall Spars.
The most developed and refined rig fitted to a JPK 1180, which proved her prowess in the recent Admirals Cup, excelling both inshore and offshore.
GARM is fitted with the addition of a long spinnaker pole and fixed bowsprit, allowing more VMG style of sailing, combined with new spinnaker flying shapes.
Hall Spars rig Includes:
3 x reef capability with masthead lock
3 further locks - Jib, masthead and fractional.
Twin spreader design with rod standing rigging - new 2025.
Clear Satin finish, keel stepped design.
Moulded carbon luff track.
New 2025 Spinnaker pole (-5cm compared to bowsprit length)
Hydraulic mast jack system + shims.
Rigging:
New Code 0 furling unit 2025.
New longer runner tails for 2025.
Full set of 2025 running rigging, as well as assorted spares. Race set has done 3 events.
The sales inventory also includes the following:
OLD POLE, MAST AND RIGGING, BOOM, ENERPACK, FURLER CODE 0, TUFF LUFF FOR 15 METERS OR LESS and FURLER GS.
Broker comments
The 1180 really is a one-of-a-kind race yacht and GARM is for sure the best version we have seen!
The 1180 is a brilliantly executed design, with simple layout and hardware, a luxurious interior space compared to most GP racers, yet they are a yacht still capable of speeds in excess of 25kts.
Having also won just about everything there is to win, this design is the safest of bets for those looking at some exciting racing, with smaller than average crews on a platform that also has reasonable running costs vs the performance outcome.
GARM is sold with an extensive inventory that will put her next owner on the right foot for at least a season, maybe two, without any further substantial expenditure.
Not a boat and package to overlook, particularly given EU VAT paid status.
Safety Kit
JON BUOY (LIFEBUOY WITH SELF-IGNITING LIGHT, WHISTLE, DROGUE AND, POLE AND FLAG)
CARBON LIFERAFT 10 PAX <24H IN SERVICE
CHARTS (NOT SOLELY ELECTRONIC), PLOTTING EQUIPMENT
406 MHZ EPIRB, WITH INTERNAL GPS
25W DSC ENABLED VHF W/ MASTHEAD ANTENNA & PROGRAMMED MMSI
GPS WITH CREW OVERBOARD LOCATING FEATURE (MOB BUTTON)
HANDHELD VHF
EMERGENCY ANTENNA FOR EACH TYPE OF INSTALLED RADIO TRANSCEIVER
FIRST AID MANUAL AND FIRST AID KIT
FOGHORN
FLARES, 4 RED HAND-HELD AND 2 ORANGE SMOKE, LSA III
10 LIFEJACKETS
10 UNITS 2 M TETHER, WITH COLOURED OVERLOAD FLAG
12 FLASHLIGHT WITH SPARE BATTERIES AND BULBS
AIS TRANSPONDER
FIRE BLANKET
2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, 2 KG EACH
HEAVING LINE
RECOVERY SLING
2 ANCHORS
RESERVE NAVIGATION LIGHTS
RADAR REFLECTOR
EMERGENCY TILLER
PERMANENTLY INSTALLED MANUAL BILGE PUMPS, 1 OPERABLE ABOVE, 1 BELOW DECK
EMERGENCY PUMP, ELECTRIC POWERED, 200 L/MIN (3200 US GPH)
OLD JON BUOY
SOME OLD HARNESSES
RIGGING CUTTERS
PLASTIMO LIFERAFT 10 PAX <24H IN SERVICE
Offshore
4 x aft cabin pipe cots
4 x saloon bunks with lee cloths.
Carbon floor boards.
Spare gas bottle
Water flasks
Jet boil.
Enclosed aft heads.
Chart table to stb in saloon with curved seating.
Osmosea water maker with electronic push button controls.
Stores:
5 x Jerry fuel cans
Winch spare parts box
Harken spare parts box
Spare bunk tubes
Composite repair kit
Sail repair kit
Old heater
Old PC
Travel trolley
Dock bag
Boat flags
2 x deck brushes
Old Deck bags
Hardware
8 x Harken Performa Winches.
10 x Winch handles
Harken deck gear throughout with refinement of systems layout and cam cleats where appropriate.
Spinlock halyard clutches all fitted to coach roof.
Tiller steering with adjustable foot chocks.
Additional cockpit foot chocks fwd.
2 x fixed compasses on bulkhead.
2 x cockpit opening portholes
Large aft lazarette locker
Twin running backstay split to aft port and stb winches. Single backstay option can also be added if required.
Twin B&G FFD cockpit displays, with pilot controller set to stb in cockpit.
2 original rudders (Standard JPK design)
FourthCape E-Bar for rudder toe setup, with push button control
Electronics:
Full B&G suite installed, with 2025 overhaul and optimization.
H5000 processor
Cyclops Forestay loadcell
B&G Autopilot with controller.
New 2025 PC fitted at chart table
Chart table gimbled nav screen
2 x Nemesis mast displays with custom bracket.
2 x B&G cockpit displays.
Victron DC/DC converter
ICOM M432G VHF
B&G masthead wand unit + spare
AIS
Electronic bilge pump system
Internal lighting
Tri color + deck lights
YB3 fitted tracker
Starlink internet connection (subscription required)
Specification:
Builder: JPK Composites
Designer: Jacques Valer
Launched; 2018 and previously known as IL CORVO / COURIER. Purchased late 2022 by current owner, who has recently performed miracles on the boat and her preparation / optimization.
Dimensions
LOA: 11.80m
Beam: 3.93m
Maximum Draft: 2.32
Displacement 5911kg
2025 IRC TCC: 1.117
Construction;
Hull and Deck constructed of Airex & balsa cored. Polyester infusion sandwich construction.
White gelcoat finish.
Anti-slip flooring on deck and cockpit
Optimized fin keel, with composite fairings.
Offshore race optimized interior, Full standing headroom in saloon and lightweight pipe cots throughout.
NEW twin rudders from Botin 2025, built by King Marine using carbon shells. Originals also available.
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