EuroSail News #4634 - 13 July

Seahorse July 2020
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

What's next?
Both nationally and regionally there's cause to be optimistic. Beyond the borders it's down to what happens up there in the sky. Rob Weiland

Setting the record - and the genius of Mark Foy
It's now 127 years since the first race for what we now know as the Sydney Harbour 18ft skiff. One man set the ball rolling and as a result of his good judgement the results were almost instantaneous. Frank Quealey

Master of the dark arts - Part I
Has anyone else ever achieved so much in the sport of sailing on the back of a degree in botany? James Boyd talks with Jo Richards

Look back in anger
It all started so well when designer Alfred Mylne secured his dream posting with 'the master', GL Watson. But it did not last. Clare Mccomb revisits the yacht design row of the century

RORC news - Weird times
Eddie Warden-Owen

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2021 Flying Fifteen Worlds are Cancelled in Australia
The 2021 Flying Fifteen International World Championship that was scheduled to be sailed at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club in Western Australia next February has been cancelled, according to Afloat sources.

There is no official news of the cancellation yet but there were growing doubts over the viability of the event due to COVID-19.

It was understood there was Irish interest in the event following the National Yacht Club's staging of the 2019 biennial Subaru sponsored World Championships at Dun Laoghaire Harbour last September.

As a result of the Fremantle cancellation, future FFI World Championships may now also need to be rescheduled.

The Flying Fifteen is one of Ireland's biggest one-design keelboat classes. The Irish National Championships are being held next month in County Waterford.

Hugh Treharne: A Great Australian Sailing Talent
Thomas Cameron under her big spinnaker on Sydney Harbour. Click on image for photo gallery.

Hugh Treharne is one of Australia's greatest sailors. He was tactician on The America's Cup-winning Australia II in 1983, a renowned 16ft and 18ft Skiff sailor, a widely recognised sailmaker and a world champion blue water yachtsman. In acknowledgement of his marvellous achievements, Hugh was inducted into The Boating Industry Hall of Fame in 2013.

At only 19-years-old, Hugh was approached by Dennis Fox to sail his family's five handed 18 Footer The Fox. He teamed with his brothers Ian and David, Kevin Flower and John Longmuir, and finished runner up to Ken Beashel's Schemer at the 1963 Giltinan world Championship at Auckland in 1963.

In 1969, a Sydney radiologist named Dr. Sam Hatfield was interested in owning an 18ft Skiff and wanted to name it to Thomas Cameron to honour a family friend. One condition was that Sam (a fit and strong 60-year-old) also wanted to be a part of the crew.

Hugh Treharne agreed to the offer and assembled the other crew members, who were mates from the North Harbour Sailing Club. Kevin Flower, who sailed with Treharne in the 1963 JJ Giltinan World Championship, was the forward hand, and Allan Walker, who had just returned from crewing in the Soling World Championship in Copenhagen, became the main sheet.

Once the crew had been settled, Treharne engaged his long-time friend Hugh Cooke to discuss the design of the new boat.

Cooke, with input from Kevin Flower, decided that the boat would be built along the design of reigning world champion Travelodge, but would be altered by making the bow sections finer, a bit more spring in the waterline and a more pleasing sheer line. Renowned boat builder Ian Peden, assisted by Ian Perdriau, was engaged to build the boat in a much lighter construction than other 18s of the time.

According to Allan Walker, "the hull was moulded in a double diagonal laminate of fine red cedar on frames of spruce and ash. The end result was an extremely 'pretty' boat, small, very pleasing to the eye and light weight. Some extra strengthening was added later to reduce 'flexing' in the hull, producing a very stiff (and faster) hull."

www.18footers.com.au

RORC Lockdown Live Series | Time Over Distance
Vol. 15 - Michel Desjoyeaux 'Le Professeur"

The 15th edition of the RORC Time Over Distance Series is with Michel Desjoyeaux - the only sailor to have won the Vendee Globe two times. 'Le Professeur' Michel Desjoyeaux was interviewed on RORC Facebook Live in English by Louay Habib for a 2 hour-long show, exploring a rare talent and phenomenal career.

Next week: The Royal Ocean Racing Club returns to racing on August 1st with Race the Wight. As normal life begins to unfold once again, we'll be taking a break from the RORC Time Over Distance Series. Next week - Friday 17th July at 1700 BST you can watch some of the best bits and hear a few of the great stories we've been exploring these past 15 weeks.

Louay Habib has been interviewing sailors and masters of their art in the world of yachting, exploring epic races, top pro-techniques, and much, much more. Interactive discussions with those at the top of their field, together with videos, pictures and a chance to listen to their epic stories. Time Over Distance was designed to inform and entertain any serious offshore sailor. We hope that the RORC Time Over Distance library might become a highly regarded resource for years to come.

Royal Irish's Rockabill VI Makes Right Move to Win ISORA's Second Viking Marine Coastal Race
Reigning ISORA Champion Rockabill VI (Paul O'Higgins) took a one-minute 35-second margin on corrected time to win the second ISORA Viking Marine Coastal Race on Dublin Bay this afternoon.

The JPK10.80 was the IRC overall and Class Zero winner according to provisional results published by ISORA via the association's tracker that are subject to official confirmation.

Second overall was the Howth Yacht Club J109 Indian (Colm Buckley and Simon Knowles) who was also the Class One winner.

The fleet contained a number of new entries for the second of the four-race mini-series including the new First 40 to Dublin Bay, Prima Forte and the Channel 32 Wavetrain from Greystones Sailing Club.

O'Higgins of the Royal Irish Yacht Club gave a fine display on how to navigate Dublin Bay's tidal currents even though hugging the Dublin Bay shoreline did not always look like the right move in the fickle sub-ten-knot westerlies as the 19-boat fleet started from the Dun Laoghaire Harbour's outfall Mark in Seapoint Bay.

Second in Class One was the Grand Soleil 34, Justina, skippered by John Treanor, from the National Yacht Club who followed a similar strategy.

Class Two in the four-hour race was won by Leslie Parnell's First 34.7 Black Velvet who won from the Royal St. George J97 Windjammer.

The First Melges 24 Race In Europe After Lockdown Was Held In Austria
A long-awaited kick-off of the 2020 season for Melges 24 boats in Europe took place in Austria past weekend. On June 13-14 Union Yacht Club Wolfgangsee hosted Sportboot-Cup, considered as the Edelweibtrophy Melges 2020.

Michael Tarabochia's White Room GER677 with Luis Tarabochia at the helm took the victory Sportboot-Cup 2020 as well as in the Melges 24 classification for the Edelweißtrophy Melges 2020.

"It was just good to be back on the boat," beamed Michael Tarabochia. "We were here not for the points and result, but to sail with friends on our beloved boat Melges 24!"

Five races were sailed during two racing days in perfect conditions with blue skies on Saturday and under the clouds on Sunday with winds from 5 up to 16 knots.

Michael Tarabochia's White Room GER677 with Luis Tarabochia at the helm and Marco Tarabochia with Sebastian Bühler in the crew coped fairly well on Saturday with wonderful weather, summer temperatures and five to eight knots of wind scoring 2-3-2.

And even after the weather change on Sunday, two races could still be sailed. In more constant conditions and wind with 9 to 16 knots, the White Room GER677 achieved two bullets collecting 6 points in total and won the victory Sportboot-Cup 2020 as well as in the Melges 24 classification for the Edelweißtrophy Melges 2020.

Austrian team on AUT68 with Anna Luschan at the helm and Christopher Eisl, Michael Luschan and Katharina Luschan in crew finished second in the Melges 24 ranking (3rd in overall) followed by Michael Schineis' Pure AUT716 with Jaun Wickl, Simona Hollermann and Max Stelzl in crew (4th in overall ranking).

www.sailing.org/documents/racingrules/index.php

2021 - 2024 edition of World Sailing's Racing Rules of Sailing
The 2021 - 2024 edition of World Sailing's Racing Rules of Sailing have been published and will come into effect on 1 January 2021. The new Rules are available to download here.

The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) governs the sport of sailboat and sailboard racing. It is revised and published every four years by World Sailing. World Sailing's Racing Rules Committee, a group of experienced international judges and officials, are the guardians of the RRS. Following the publication of the last edition, the Committee have taken on feedback from sailors, MNAs and sailing officials to refine the 2021 - 2024 edition.

Requests for reproduction of the Rules, including all requests to electronically reproduce the Rules online or via apps, must be sent to office [AT] sailing [DOT] org. Further information on reproduction of the rules is available in the reproduction policy here.

For MNAs who wish to issue prescriptions which are mandatory under RRS 88.2, these must be emailed to the World Sailing Executive Office with a request that they be approved. Prescriptions are only approved once they are posted on the World Sailing website.

New Round Britain solo record set by Ian Lipinski
Ian Lipinski is the new record holder for the Round Britain record.

On Friday, 10 July, the Class40 Credit Mutuel skipper crossed the virtual finish line by crossing Cape Lizard, to set this new racing record of 7 days 17 hours, 50 minutes and 48 seconds (subject to validation).

A remarkable time achieved thanks to a mental strength that neither the technical problems nor the damage suffered during the difficult passage of the Shetlands, tainted.

Lipinski broke the record set by Phil Sharp in the Race Around Britain and Ireland race in 2018 by 10 hours 24 minutes and 1 second.

The reference time is also the best solo time in a monohull under 60 feet.

www.sailweb.co.uk

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The Last Word
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In This Issue
• Dalin is first at the Gallimard Waypoint as the last lap begins
• Icebear Wins First Leg Of The Spirit Of Bermuda Charity Rally
• Sir Ben Ainslie hails 'game-changing' AWS technology in America's Cup bid
• Team New Zealand proving Te Aihe's reliability in Auckland's winter
• Scotland's order for marking lobster pot buoys
• J/109's top the results in JOG Lonely Tower
• Logicalis Gorey Regatta
• Cork Week 2022
• One year to first start of 2021 Transpac
• Featured Brokerage:
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• The Last Word: Bastille Day

Dalin is first at the Gallimard Waypoint as the last lap begins
Charlie Dalin at the helm of the white and yellow foiler, Apivia, was the first skipper to reach the Gallimard Waypoint this morning as he turned his bow eastwards for the final stretch of the Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race.

The 36-year-old Frenchman based at Port-la-Foret was making about seven knots of boatspeed in very light airs as the leaders continued to battle their way through the high pressure system centred to the west of them.

Dalin had been fighting hard to keep Jeremie Beyou behind him on Charal and the margin at the mark was less than two miles. Behind Beyou, in turn, came Thomas Ruyant on LinkedOut, about three miles behind Dalin.

The three boats are so close that one mistake from any of the exhausted skippers will be enough to see the lead change hands again as they begin the 540-mile leg to the finish line off Les Sables d'Olonne. The further east they get, the further away from the centre of the high, the more breeze they will have from the north-northwest.

Remarkably, the top-12 boats are spread out this morning over only 75 miles of ocean on a north-south axis. After Joschke, who is sailing with no one else around her, the final four boats are continuing south in a loose group with about 90 miles of lateral separation.

They are led by Manuel Cousin on Groupe SETIN (+251) in 14th position, followed by Arnaud Boissieres on La Mie Caline-Artisans Artipole (+253), then Miranda Merron on Campagne de France (+284) and finally Clement Giraud on Vers Un Monde Sans Sida (+295).

The estimated finish time for the first boat off Les Sables d'Olonne is around midnight on Tuesday.

vendee-arctique.com

Icebear Wins First Leg Of The Spirit Of Bermuda Charity Rally
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St George's, Bermuda - After a difficult leg of nearly five days of light air and upwind sailing, all teams have finished their first leg of the Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally, organized by the East End Mini Yacht Club (EEMYC) and the Sailing Yacht Research Foundation (SYRF). Proceeds from this race benefit the Bermuda Sloop Foundation and the sail training vessel Spirit of Bermuda.

First in to the finish at St George's at 10:31 Friday night was Andy Schell's Swan 59 Icebear skippered by Sean Westoby, followed by Hank Schmitt's Swan 48 Avocation at 3:06 PM on Saturday, then fellow North leg competitor Alessandro Pagani double-handing with Anthony Johnson on his Spirit 47 Luna at 8:35 PM, with Andy Schell's Swan 48 Isbjorn skippered by Vincent Matiola crossing the finish on Saturday night at 9:56 PM.

This race is unusual in allowing not only starts from two locations - the West leg at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and the North leg from south of Newport - but also motoring at the discretion of the teams when the wind quit or some other obstacle to progress. The time spent motoring was then deducted from the elapsed time used for scoring the race. These times varied greatly among the teams: Icebear motored the least at 2 hours 48 min, whereas Avocation motored the most: 21 hours 22 min.

Using the SYRF Offshore Scoring System and each boat's polars from their ORC certificates, Race Director Larry Rosenfeld then calculated the optimized route time to sail from each boat's start to the finish based on the Expedition routing program and weather GRIB files. The optimized time was then compared to the actual sailing time to determine "efficiency," which was then used to rank the finishers.

With this approach, Icebear won with a corrected time of 4 days 9 hours 53 min, for an efficiency rating of 75%. Runner-up was Isborn with a time of 4 days 22 hours 4 min, for an efficiency rating of 68%, with Luna in third with a time of 5 days 1 hour and 40 min and an efficiency rating of 66%.

spiritofbermudarally.org

Sir Ben Ainslie hails 'game-changing' AWS technology in America's Cup bid
Sir Ben Ainslie has hailed the new computing power available to Ineos Team UK as a "game-changer" in their preparations for the America's Cup.

The four-time Olympic gold medallist has said the team's use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its new cloud computing partner has allowed the team to run more simulations than ever before in preparation for the competition.

He told the PA news agency that thanks to the new computing system, the team had been able to continue their design and development at pace despite the coronavirus outbreak and the limitations placed on team planning.

"The switch to AWS has been a bit of a game-changer for us really, just because of the access to high-performance computing, and we're now about 20 times more powerful than we were before, just in terms of being able to get that many more simulations done in a day," he said.

The sailing team said that using AWS's cloud computing services has enabled it to carry out up to 1,200 detailed performance simulations a day for their AC75 boat - 20 times more simulations than their previous computing set-up and at a lower cost.

"Much of the external shape of the Ineos Team UK boat will have gone through CFD simulations created using the AWS Cloud. By leveraging AWS's virtually unlimited compute power, scalability, and resilience, we believe we're in a strong position to design the boat that can bring the America's Cup home to Britain."

Andy Isherwood, vice president of Amazon Web Services EMEA, said the tech firm hoped it would be able to support the sailing team design "the most technologically advanced boat in America's Cup history".

www.irishnews.com

Team New Zealand proving Te Aihe's reliability in Auckland's winter
Team New Zealand are increasingly encouraged with their performance and reliability as they train in the depths of an Auckland winter.

The America's Cup defenders were back out on the water on Monday to start another week, following one where their AC75 Te Aihe was put to test under some extreme conditions on the Waitemata Harbour.

A shot of Te Aihe, up on its foils and powering its way into a looming front of dense black cloud, was testimony to the pressure the syndicate are placing themselves under to try to come up with a winning formula in the radical new design.

Under normal circumstances, Te Aihe would be on a container ship heading back to New Zealand now from England, with world series regattas in Italy and England completed.

But the coronavirus pandemic cancelled those and has forced Team New Zealand into a winter programme of testing and training as they build a second AC75 that will be used to defend the America's Cup next March.

They've managed to get enough windows of decent weather to make some good gains and, with ever-present squalls around, they've certainly discovered their first boat is robust.

The upper wind limit for the America's Cup has been set at 23 knots and the Kiwis will be more than comfortable with that, based on their training efforts. -- Duncan Johnstone

www.stuff.co.nz/sport/americas-cup/

Scotland's order for marking lobster pot buoys leaves CA urging rest of UK to follow suit
The Cruising Association's (CA) Regulations and Technical Services group (RATS) has welcomed the initiative taken by the Scottish government which came into force on 20 June making unlawful the marking of a string of creels (lobster or crab pots) with anything other than a buoy made for that purpose.

RATS has been vociferously campaigning for clearer marking of static fishing gear and lobster pot markers since 2017, so that yachts and other vessels remain free from entanglement.

But, says Ian Wilson, the CA's lead on lobster pots: "Progress towards a real solution is so slow in England, that someone is going to die. A family will watch a loved one drown, trying to free an entanglement, before anything is done. And even then, will legislators care that someone has been killed?"

MIN has followed the CA's campaign, from the working group being established to Scotland taking tentative steps forward. RATS is now pressing for the rest of the UK to follow Scotland's example, which it applauds for its simplicity.

"Scotland's solution is staggeringly simple, and quite clever," says Wilson. "It's marking using a buoy made for that purpose."

marineindustrynews.co.uk/

J/109's top the results in JOG Lonely Tower
"Jago" and "Just So" battled it out to take the top two positions in Class 2 in the spectacular JOG Lonely Tower race yesterday.

The first congratulations must surely go to JOG for all the effort that went into staging such a spectacular race. With around 120 entries and 92 finishers, this must have been the biggest organised sailing race on the Solent this year and it was fantastic to see familiar faces and new participants out on the race course after a long spell in isolation courtesy of the COVID-19 situation.

Organisation by JOG was faultless. Clear sailing instructions, a detailed briefing over Zoom and full online support via their excellent web site made for a successful event. The race was originally scheduled for 27th June, but the Sailing Instructions clearly flagged the intention of the organisers to take a view on the weather. As a result of the pandemic, the focus of the race was on household crews or double handed and minimising the risk of drawing on the emergency services. There was also a recognition that even the regularly raced yachts would be dealing with a new crew set up and less experience on board. So with forecasted winds consistently above 25 knots on the scheduled date, the decision was taken to delay to 11th July.

The rescheduled date delivered very different conditions. Forecasted winds of below 5 knots for much of the morning indicated it would be a challenging day for racing, but with the sun out, the competitors turned up to the waters off Cowes in droves to pass the JOG race hut near Egypt Point to signal their intention to race.

On the day, the J/109 fleet managed to float 9 of the original 11 boats entered for the original race. This was the biggest class meeting of the year so far.

j109uk.com

Full JOG results available HERE

Logicalis Gorey Regatta
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Beautiful weather made for a memorable Logicalis Gorey Regatta on Jersey's east coast - the 163rd time this historic event has been held.

Calm seas, clear blue skies, constant sunshine and light winds - at times just a dash too light - attracted over 90 entries for what was the island's first major sailing regatta of the year.

The easing of Covid-19 restrictions encouraged a large turnout - both of cruisers who came round from St Helier and dinghies from St Catherine's. Everyone was keen to get back out onto the water racing again, and the lack of any social events ashore did not diminish their enthusiasm.

Pandemic restrictions did have one impact on the racing - no spinnakers were allowed, enabling the yacht crews to comply with social distancing guidelines.

Results

Cruisers:
Glendewar Challenge Cup, Stevens Centenary Challenge Cup and De Faye Memorial Cup, The Dog's… - Allen Brown; Commodore's Cup, Super Q - Julian Barber; Richardson Trophy, 2Farr - Jeff Speller; Le Riche Challenge Cup - Paper Tiger - Peter Crabb; Yangtze Cup and C Austin Potter Cup, Sunbeam - Justin Horton; Fairey Cup and Betty Bruce Challenge Cup, Hamsa - Bernard Azuelos;

Dayboats:
Frank Jeune Trophy, Eliza - Anthony Gibb; Orviss Challenge Cup, Kookaburra Too - Charlie Cadin.

Dinghies:
Norman Challenge Cup and Marmotier Trophy, James Mulholland; Perchard Memorial, Tom Holland; Fourth Gorey Cup and Assinder Cup, Martin Speller; Fifth Gorey Cup, Ben Rogers; George Thomas Labey Memorial, Sam Romer; Rosel Bowl, Will Dengate; Ecrehos Trophy, Olin Rogers.

Fast Cats:
F18 Prize, Adrian Jesson.

Windsurfers:
Extra Cup 1, John Gilmore; Extra Cup 2, Henry Horton.

www.goreyregatta.org

Cork Week 2022
The Royal Cork are delighted to officially announce that Cork Week 2022 will take place from 11th - 15th July 2022.

Racing in Volvo Cork Week in association with Johnson & Perrott was due to commence, July 13th 2020. However, in March, organisers took the difficult decision to cancel the event in order to safeguard the health of sailors, visitors, volunteers and the community at large and to give early certainty to participants and visitors who had scheduled to come to Cork in July.

However, all is certainly not lost. Cork300 (the umbrella title given to a year long schedule of events to mark the Royal Cork Yacht Clubs tricentenary) continues to be celebrated by members and the Irish Sailing community at large with a number of National Championships taking place in the coming weeks along with what is now the pinnacle event in the Royal Cork celebrations, Tricenentenary At Home Regatta on 28, 39th & 30th of August.

The Royal Cork are delighted to officially announce that Cork Week 2022 will take place from 11th - 15th July 2022. Organisers are planning for 2022 to be every bit as enjoyable as 2020 was shaping up to be, as visiting sailors will have the opportunity to gather and celebrate the Tricentenary of the oldest Yacht Club in the world.

With interest already strong across the IRC fleets, confirmed return of the Beaufort Cup and a re-energised 1720 fleet signed up, organisers are now welcoming expressions of interest from clubs, classes and organisations across the world who are interested in hosting an event as part of Cork Week 2022. Please contact keelboats [AT] royalcork [DOT] com with all queries.

www.royalcork.com

One year to first start of 2021 Transpac
One year from now on July 13, 2021 the first of three waves of starters will set off on the 51st edition of one of the world's oldest and longest classic ocean races, the 2225-mile Transpac. First raced in 1906 and organized every two years by the Transpacific Yacht Club (TPYC), this race starts off Point Fermin in Los Angeles to finish just south of Diamond Head in Honolulu, with plenty of fun and adventure lying between.

Already 22 entries are on the entry list, representing all areas of the US, Canada and beyond, and organizers from TPYC will be expecting more soon as sailors look ahead to their planning to go back out to sea to race.

With the format of three separate start days - Tuesday, July 13th for the slowest boats, Friday July 16th for the mid-speed entries and Saturday July 17th for the fastest boats - the event gets compressed at its end and teams have time to de-compress, relax, and enjoy the hospitality of Hawaii before attending the spectacular Awards presentation ceremony scheduled for Friday, July 30th 2021. This event is special to Transpac, with a world-class display of perpetual trophies unlike any other race in the world of sailing.

Seaworthy monohulls over 30 feet in length are welcome to enter Transpac 2021, and offshore multihulls 45 feet in length and longer are also welcome to join the fun too. All boats must meet eligibility and safety requirements defined in the official Notice of Race.

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The Last Word
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In This Issue
• Beyou wins Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race
• UK Sport denies Olympians were used as 'guinea pigs'
• Adria sail / scuderia 65 - by Harry Miesbauer
• Optimist World Championship 2020 postponed
• Heartbreaker wins Bayview Mac Race
• Burnham Week 2020 Cancelled
• New Dates Announced For 2021 Cowes Classics Week
• Industry News
• Long Hong Kit
• Featured Charter: Sciomachen 56
• Featured Brokerage:
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• The Last Word: James Carville

Beyou wins Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race
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After one of the most thrilling battles in the history of the IMOCA Class, Jeremie Beyou at the helm of Charal this evening sailed across the finish line to win the hotly-contested Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne Race.

Beyou reached the line after a dramatic final 550-nautical mile final leg from the Gallimard Waypoint, which saw him overtake Charlie Dalin on Apivia who was first at the waypoint, to take what looked like a firm lead.

However this remarkable race - one of the closest, if not the closest in IMOCA history - still had a last twist and turn as Thomas Ruyant on LinkedOut stormed up from behind Dalin to overtake both him and Beyou.

But in the deep reaching and downwind conditions and the powered-up northerly breeze, Beyou managed to press forward again to re-take the lead as he closed the French coast.

By the finish he was well clear of Dalin who finished in second place 50 minutes after Beyou, while Ruyant had to settle for third, another 20 minutes back.

It was fitting that at the end of this "warm-up" for the 2020 Vendee Globe, Beyou should cross the same finish line that will be used for the round-the-world classic in 2021. After he did so he stood on the foredeck of Charal with his hands aloft in celebration. -- Ed Gorman

UK Sport denies Olympians were used as 'guinea pigs'
UK Sport has resolutely refuted any accusation that (2012) Olympians were used as 'guinea pigs', and finds this allegation both misleading and offensive.

UK Sport issued a statement after reports of the early use of a drink containing a snythetic version of ketone body acids in the 'Ketone Ester research and innovation project', were published in the Mail on Sunday.

The article claimed that a total of 91 British competitors from eight sports signed agreements to stay quiet about their early use of the DeltaG® drink containing a snythetic version of ketone body acids in 2012.

The RYA has confirmed that two British Sailing Team athletes were involved in the early stages to establish proof of concept but both withdrew due to side effects, and neither were using the product in the run up to or during the London Games.

The supplement, developed by Oxford University scientists was supplied to British Olympic hopefuls in early 2012.

At the time UK Sport knew that ketone ester was not approved by WADA, but it was not specifically banned at the time.

Ketone had been tested since 2008, three years before the UK Sport funded research project.

DeltaG®, retailed as the world's first commercially available Ketone Ester, became available in 2018.

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Adria Sail / Scuderia 65 - by Harry Miesbauer
First Sea Trials

The Scuderia 65 designed by Harry Miesbauer has carried out its first sea trials in racing configuration.

last 16 June. The new 65ft fully IRC optimised full carbon racer/cruiser was launched last autumn. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the crew, headed by OneSails CEO Dede De Luca, had to wait quite a while before they could hoist the new 3rd generation OneSails 4T Forte racing sail set.

The full set of sails was produced at the OneSails Nord Est loft in Verona/Italy where the sail design was done by Dede De Luca and Samuele Nicolettis in close collaboration with Harry Miesbauer to optimise the sail plan for long distance races under the IRC rules.

The first outing with the racing sails was very promising and showed that the boat has its potential as it was foreseen on paper. All systems worked very well, which means that the meticulous attention to details in the design and building period by the Harry Miesbauer Yacht Design studio and the project manager Aldo Scuderi has paid off. it also shows that the yard, Adria Sail, and the suppliers like Cariboni and Harken have done an excellent job.

Right now, the first regattas scheduled are the Barcolana in Trieste and the Rolex Middle Sea Race in Malta next October.

Technical specifications
LOA - 20.050 m
B max - 5.510 m
DISP - ca.19.500 kg - target / measurement trim-
Draft - 4.500 - 2.950 m lifting keel

Rig
Total Sail Area - Ca. 259.6 M2 - Racing -
Main Sail - Ca. 152.0 M2 - Racing -
Jib Area - Ca. 110.1 M2 - Racing -
Gennaker - Ca. 420.0 M2 - Racing -
Boat Yard - Adria Sail - Fano - Italy

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Optimist World Championship 2020 postponed
Given the current situation of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the International Optimist Dinghy Association, in agreement with the Organizing Committee of the 2020 Optimist World Championship, scheduled from July 1st to 11th in Riva del Garda (Italy) has decided to postpone the event until a later date.

The continuous changes of the current international emergency have not yet allowed to identificate a certain date in which to place this important event organized by Fraglia Vela Riva, Italian Optimist Class Association, Riva del Garda Fierecongressi and Garda Trentino. The event is expected to gather in Italy over three hundred young athletes from all corners of the planet.

It goes without saying that the Organizing Committee is monitoring the situation on a daily basis and reserves the right to officially communicate the new dates as soon as the health situation allows to make a concrete point of the situation.

The 2020 Optimist World Championship is organized by IODA, Fraglia Vela Riva, Associazione Italiana Classe Optimist, Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, Garda Trentino SpA.

www.sailingscuttlebutt.com

Heartbreaker wins Bayview Mac Race
The 96th Bayview Mackinac Race attracted 99 teams on July 11 to start the 204nm course up Lake Huron to Mackinac Island. Sweeping the standings was Bob Hughes Botin TP52 Heartbreaker, taking elapsed time honors in 27:55:56 while claiming the Division 1 and Overall titles.

www.ibinews.com/trade-events/e

bycmack.com

Burnham Week 2020 Cancelled
Always a good turnout of Squibs at Burnham Week. Photo by Roger Mant. Click on image to enlarge.

Burnham-on-Crouch, UK: Burnham Week Ltd (BWL), the organisers of Burnham Week, confirms Burnham Week 2020 will not take place this year owing to ongoing Covid-19 virus restrictions writes Sue Pelling.

Plans for this annual, premier east coast regatta (scheduled to take place at the end of August this year) under the auspices of Royal Corinthian YC, Royal Burnham YC, and Burnham SC, are now in full swing for next year (28 August-4 September 2021).

The organisers had hoped the national and global measures in place earlier in the year to help manage the spread of the Covid-19 virus would have eased enough to allow this late season regatta to run as 'normal' as possible. However, with social gathering restrictions that would affect the spirit of the event still currently in place, BWL made a decision to put the event on hold until 2021.

Given the fact that Burnham Week is held late in the season, the decision not to run Burnham Week 2020 was held off for as long as possible.

www.burnhamweek.com

New Dates Announced For 2021 Cowes Classics Week
The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, has announced new dates for 2021 with the regatta now being held 3 - 9 July with racing from 5 July.

As previously announced, the original intention was to hold the regatta at the end of July but after reviewing the sailing calendar and seeing a slot available, the team at the Royal London felt that the tides were more favourable for the earlier dates which will have the lowest tidal range of the year. Owners could potentially take part in the Windeler Cup or the Round the Island Race on 3 July and then stay on for a week of competitive racing in the Solent at Cowes Classics Week.

The regatta usually attracts in excess of 140 entries and it is anticipated that even more will enter in 2021. With a full and varied racing programme and a busy social scene, including Cowes Classics Day on Thursday 8 July, it is hoped that many owners and their crew who have not managed to get out on the water this year will be keen to be part of the UK's largest classic yacht regatta in 2021.

Regatta Chairman, David Gower commented: We believe that bringing Cowes Classics Week forward to the week immediately following the Round the Island Race will have benefits to both events. Before finally deciding the change we took counsel from as many Class Captains as we could and found enthusiastic support. Following the disappointments of the 2020 season we are determined to make 2021 an even better regatta. The 2022 event will be 25 June to 1 July."

cowesclassicsweek.org

Industry News
METSTRADE 2020, which will run from 17-19 November in Amsterdam, is still on track, according to organisers the RAI, who today unveiled new initiatives to ensure a safe and successful show.

A statement released to exhibitors today reads:

"We have recently listened to our visitors and exhibitors. Our recent survey among previous visitors pointed out that no less than 71% are (very) interested in visiting the show and over 1,250 exhibitors have registered so far. We are excited to see that so many have the desire to bring the industry together.

But we also understand uncertainty and we put quality above everything and looking at the longer term. Together with ICOMIA we have issued a temporary adjustment to our cancellation policy to take away any concerns. This means that companies who want to cancel their participation in METSTRADE 2020 can do so free of charge provided they commit to METSTRADE 2021 before the 1st of August 2020.

METSTRADE 2020 will be a hybrid event. Award ceremonies, presentations and panel discussions will be simultaneously available online. In addition, METSTRADE will offer the opportunity to virtually join exhibitors and visitors present in the RAI with online matchmaking tools. This way we will engage those who were forced to stay at home, so that they can also be part of this year's METSTRADE."

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Italian superyacht builder Sanlorenzo SpA has announced consolidated preliminary results for the six months ended 30 June 2020, with adjusted EBITDA of around €25m - roughly in line with the same time last year. Its financial position, however, is between €24m and €26m, representing a significant improvement compared to €61m as at 31 March 2020 (or €9m as at 31 December 2019 following its IPO on the Milan stock exchange).

Sanlorenzo's order backlog for the peiod is expected at approximately €566m, representing a €65m increase compared to €501m as at 31 March 2020 (€568m as at 30 June 2019).

In particular, the backlog as at 30 June 2020 covers approximately 90% of 'Net Revenues New Yachts' expected in 2020 - substantially in line with 2019 and approximately 35% of 'Net Revenues New Yachts' expected in 2021.

The Board of Directors has called for approval of the half-year financial report and will meet on 31 August 2020, as per the financial calendar.

Meanwhile, Sanlorenzo has also announced the expiration of the exclusivity period wtih Perini Navi's majority owner, Fenix Srl, to acquire the embattled boatbuilder. Negotiations, however, are said to be still ongoing.

Sanlorenzo announced its interest in acquiring Perini Navi back in May. Fenix Srl is a company owned by the Tabacchi family and Lamberto Tacoli for the evaluation of the potential transaction.

In view of the fact that Perini Navi applied for composition with creditors under Italian bankruptcy law and that a judicial commissioner has been appointed, Sanlorenzo says it reserves the right to evaluate potential future initiatives under the procedure.

www.ibinews.com/company-financials/

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Entries are now open for the 2020 DAME Design Award.

DAME is organised by METSTRADE and RAI Amsterdam and judged by a panel of leading boat, interior and industrial designers, as well as user experts. Appointed to the chair this year is naval architect, designer and yacht racer, Andre Hoek. He replaces Birgit Schnaase, who completed her term in 2019 after her eight years of service on the DAME Jury.

The DAME Design Award at METSTRADE Show was launched in 1991 to recognise the best-designed products at the METSTRADE show. The jury also considers the expected benefit for the marine industry of the entries, as well as their suitability for intended purpose, level of innovation, cost effectiveness and environmental impact.

The closing date for applications is 18 September 2020.

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British Marine made an operating loss for the year June 30 2018 - June 30 2019 of almost £280,000, down from a loss of £820,000 the previous year.

Income was £1,758,222 - this included a revaluation of land and buildings of almost £1,260,000.

Membership dropped by around 50 to 1,550.

However, the Group - consisting of BMF, National Boat Shows, Southampton Boat Show and BMF Property - made a profit after tax of £498.486 compared to a loss of £492,232 in 2018.

The profit included a fair value gain of £605,264 as a result of a revaluation of BM's investment property at Marine House that is rented to tenants.

The figures are shown in the accounts that have been circulated to members in advance of the organisation's AGM on July 15.

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Groupe Beneteau is to 'significantly' scale back its production capacity over the coming months as part of its plan to meet the changing needs of the market.

The Group says it has strengthened its strategic plan for the next five months in order to be more adaptable.

The board of directors has approved the plan proposed by the executive leadership team which is based on the key pillars of a strategy built around eight global brands, a better level of efficiency for the plants and a more streamlined managerial organisation structure.

The plan also includes measures to expand its portfolio of activities to include services in tandem with its distribution networks.

The Group's future investments will be focused to a great extent on the digitalisation of its activities such as the Band of Boats transaction platform, CRM, configuration feature, connected boats and its processes.

The post-Covid 19 crisis heralds a new economic cycle. With more than €600m of shareholders' equity at the end of February and €300m of undrawn confirmed credit, further strengthened with a €120m state-backed loan and zero net debt, the Group is preparing to take on board changes in volumes, potentially on a similar scale to that seen with the 2008-2009 crisis.

In view of this, the Group is launching its Let's Go Beyond! Plan which will scale back production, while reducing all of its fixed costs.

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GAC Pindar has been appointed the official logistics provider for The Ocean Race for an unprecedented third consecutive time.

The 14th edition of the epic 38,000NM Race will start in Alicante, Spain and circumnavigate the globe visiting 10 international cities, finishing in Genoa, Italy, nine months later.

GAC Pindar will provide The Ocean Race with a unique event logistics support package, tried and tested by the last two editions of the Race.

As an official partner of The Ocean Race, GAC Pindar, the marine sports, leisure and events arm of the GAC Group, will provide feasibility planning, transportation of Race Village infrastructure, broadcast and other support equipment to host cities, customs clearance, storage and relocation services for potential urgent spares, site management, on-the-ground staff and provision of site materials handling equipment. Working closely with other logistics experts from GAC's global network of offices, GAC Pindar will ensure fast and efficient on-the-ground response to the demands of this world-class event.

GAC Pindar provided urgent yacht and mast transport solutions for four teams during the previous two editions of The Ocean Race.

Long Hong Kit
Long Hong Kit, a Singaporean sailing pioneer and International Race Official passed away on 20 June at the age of 74.

His sailing career saw him achieve success at the 1973 and 1975 South East Asian Peninsular (SEAP) Games where he achieved a gold and bronze medal in the Fireball class. He also secured a gold medal at the 1983 South East Asian Games and competed in international events across six different classes.

Away from his competitive sailing, Long Kong Kit was appointed an International Race Official in 1989. In 1992 he was appointed an International Judge and served voluntarily at numerous international events.

In addition, he also acted as team manager and coach at major Games and events including the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan.

World Sailing extends its condolences and sympathy to Long Hong Kit's family and friends.

Featured Charter
Sciomachen 56 for charter. POA EUR. Berthed in Alicante.

Available for Mediterranean, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands crossings. Berthed in Alicante.

Contact
Skipper: Jorge
E-mail: jorge [AT] barquitos [DOT] es
Mobile: +34 693756352
http://www.barquitos.es

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Featured Brokerage
2016 MAT 1180 - "Datacom". 175000 EUR.

DATACOM is hull #5 and optimized for the ORCi rating rule. Upgraded beyond the initial build specification allows her to punch above her weight, whilst maintaining that rating edge. A hugely fun, yet simple boat to sail that doesn't exhaust running budgets.

Contact
Sam Pearson - Ancasta Race Boats
sampearson [AT] ancasta [DOT] com
+447759 424900
+442380 016582

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2009 Swan 90-708 Alix. 3,800,000 EUR. Located in Genoa, Italy

Another successful collaboration between German Frers and Nautor, the Swan 90S 'Alix' is the quintessential performance cruiser combining elegant and powerful lines with Finnish quality to achieve an aggressive beautyThe anthracite grey colour scheme and customized four-cabin interior with Wengé and tinted oak give Alix a modern edge while maintaining the classic and timeless appeal of a Swan yacht.

Alix is under original ownership since new and has been based in the Med with light usage during the summer months except for two winters in the Caribbean (2011/2012 and 2016/2017). She has done a few charters each year but not more than three weeks annually. The owner has carefully selected the charter clients.

Alix has been maintained to the highest level and benefits from three substantial maintenance periods in 2014, 2015 and 2018The new engine, carbon standing rigging and complete paint job have kept her looking and working like new.

The yacht is MCA LY2 coded for commercial use and was inspected by MCA in June 2018.

Contact
Lorenzo Bortolotti
Nautor's Swan Brokerage
T. +377 97 97 95 07

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2003 J/133 - Hephzibah. 145000 GBP. Located in Lymington, UK.

A vinylester version of the popular fast cruising J/133. Well setup for coastal cruising and easily handled by two. Sensible spec and in the water, ready to sail.

Contact
Ben Cooper
Telephone: +44(0) 1590 679222
ben [DOT] cooper [AT] berthon [DOT] com

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The Last Word
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In This Issue
• A Test For The Vendee Globe
• Details of World Sailing loan from IOC revealed
• Who will be the 36th Challenger for the America's Cup?
• What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine
• Flying Fifteen World and Australian Championships to be postponed to February 2022
• What Is The Barging Rule?
• 2020 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta
• Maloney and Meech return to their roots at 29er New Zealand Nats
• Launchings
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Bavaria C45
• • Outremer 51 - New Boat
• • Ker 40 - "Keronimo"
• The Last Word: Oliver Benjamin

A Test For The Vendee Globe
The Vendee-Arctique les Sables d'Olonne Race was designed by the IMOCA Class as a substitute for two cancelled transatlantic races.

The hope was that it would give the Vendee Globe sailors some confidence and time on the water in a competitive setting, as they continue their preparations for the round-the-world course in a season that has been beset by the pandemic lockdown.

This was a south-north journey to waters previously unknown to the majority of the class and it involved crossing several weather systems, with phases of strong upwind and downwind sailing but also plenty of light airs and flat water.

What few observers guessed was that this would produce an intense battle that felt more like a grand prix than a marathon.

But the testimony of the sailors at the finish also tells us that it fulfilled their hopes as a testbed for the Vendee Globe in many respects.

The skippers were able to experience life on board in a competitive environment, get used to living in the hostile conditions of a super-fast foiling 60-footer on the ocean and practice speed techniques in close proximity to their rivals.

The intensity of this race was quite remarkable with countless lead changes and five skippers at the head of the leaderboard at various times over 10 days at sea. As the finishers continued to make it to the line off Les Sables d'Olonne, the ticking clock told its own story, with the first 12 boats finishing within seven hours and 10 minutes of each other after more than 2,800 nautical miles at sea.

Among the most impressive performers were Beyou, Dalin and Ruyant at the head of affairs, Sam Davies leading the older boats and Maxime Sorel and Clarisse Cremer in the leading non-foiling monohulls.

Current standings:

1. Charal, Jeremie Beyou
2. APIVIAm Charlie Dalin
3. LinkedOut, Thomas Ruyant
4. Initiatives - Coeur, Samantha Davies
5. PRB, Kevin Escoffier
6. Maitre CoQ, Yannick Bestaven
7. SeaExplorer - YC de Monaco, Boris Herrmann
8. Prysmian Group, Giancarlo Pedote
9. Newrest - Art et Fenetres, Fabrice Amedeo
10. DMG Mori Global One, Kojiro Shiraishi
11. V And B - Mayenne, Maxime Sorel
12. Banque Populaire X, Clarisse Cremer
13. MACSF, Isabelle Joschke
14. La Mie Caline - Artisans Artipole, Arnaud Boissieres
15. Groupe SETIN, Manuel Cousin
16. Vers Un Monde Sans Sida, Clement Giraud
17. Campagne de France, Miranda Merron

Retired

L'Occitane en Provence, Armel Tripon
Groupe APICIL, Damien Seguin
Arkea-Paprec, Sebastien Simon

Details in Insidethegames.biz

Details of World Sailing loan from IOC revealed
New details have emerged of the loan World Sailing secured from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as part of the estimated $150 million (£117 million/€129 million) aid package for the Olympic Movement assembled by the Lausanne body in the wake of postponement of Tokyo 2020.

According to World Sailing, the loan is interest-free and repayable in six equal annual instalments beginning on 31 December 2021.

It may be drawn over the period from June 2020 to April 2021.

The information is contained in the 2019 accounts of World Sailing (UK), a subsidiary which provides administrative and technical services to the governing body.

These have just been filed at Companies House.

The document does not specify the actual size of the IOC loan.

However, the new details may be of broader interest, since it seems possible that similar terms might have offered by the IOC to other International Federations (IFs).

IOC President Thomas Bach disclosed on Wednesday that the IOC had allocated $63 million (£49 million/€54 million) of loans and donations to a total of 20 IFs since the start of the COVID-19 crisis.

This amounts to an average of just over $3 million (£2.34 million/€2.58 million) each.

The new accounts also disclose that World Sailing (UK) charged its Isle of Man-registered parent World Sailing Limited a management fee of just over £3 million ($3.7 million/€3.3 million) in 2019, similar to the previous year.

The accounts state that £790,842 ($980,644/€862,018) was due from World Sailing Limited at the year-end, up from £440,428 ($546,131/€480,067) the previous year. -- David Owen

Who will be the 36th Challenger for the America's Cup?
The Prada Cup, the Challenger Selection Series for the 36th America's Cup Presented by Prada gets under way in six months' time on January 15th, 2021.

www.sail-world.com/news/230163/?source=rss

Seahorse July 2020
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

Sense and sensibility - Part I
Why did Team New Zealand's cranked AC50 foils make such a difference in Bermuda in 2017 and how are the current Cup teams 'solving' that rather chunky AC75 foil arm? Dave Hollom

A time to change
What do shrink-wrap, polystyrene and derelict fishing gear have in common? They are three of the most insidious types of environmental and marine plastic pollution, and create complex, intractable problems on a global scale.

Sailor of the Month
Great sailors, even greater contributors

52 Super Series - Happy enough
Jean-Luc Petithuguen's Breton TP52 team are refreshingly pleased just to be an improving member of the royalist of all royal sailing courts

Refit not rebuild
Technology moves on but to keep up with the best and fastest operating systems stay mindful of what is genuinely battle-ready for the task ahead

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Flying Fifteen World and Australian Championships to be postponed to February 2022
Flying Fifteen International in conjunction with the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club announced today that the 2021 Flying Fifteen World and Australian Championships would be postponed until 11th to 26th February 2022.

The event will remain in the same format as the proposed 2021 event, but delayed by a year due to the global COVID 19 pandemic. As previously announced the event will be sailed out of Fremantle Sailing Club (FSC) with Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club (RFBYC) being the Organising Authority. South of Perth Yacht Club (SoPYC) is also supporting the regattas.

The World's Committee recommended that RFBYC request a postponement of the World Championship event from FFI, as it was not clear that international visitors would be able to attend the event, due to travel restrictions imposed by the Australian and State Governments at the present time.

RFBYC looks forward to welcoming competitors to Fremantle, and in particular, the many visitors expected from Overseas and the East Coast. The facilities at FSC are world class and that Fremantle is renowned throughout the World for its unique sailing conditions. The proposed course area at Owen Anchorage is a location that has been used for numerous World Championship events, including the Perth 2011 ISAF World Championships and a host of other National and International Sailing events.

For further information contact
Humphrey Hale. Chairman World's Committee 2022, humphhale [AT] gmail [DOT] com
Michael Clark, Secretary Flying Fifteen International, ffinternational [AT] icloud [DOT] com

www.flying15.org

What Is The Barging Rule?
Barging is the most common foul that happens on the starting line, yet there is no "anti-barging" rule in the Racing Rules of Sailing. Barging is when an inside windward boat takes mark room at a starting mark. And why isn't the boat entitled to room? That is clearly stated in the preamble to Part C of Section 2 of the rule book. It states, "Section C rules do not apply at a starting mark surrounded by navigable water or at its anchor line from the time boats are approaching them to start until they have passed them." Therefore, rules 18 Mark Room and 19 Room to Pass an Obstruction, do not apply while approaching the starting line to start. The rule that does apply is Rule 11, a windward boat must keep clear of a leeward boat.

This video shows a great example of barging. Watch the Beneteau 36.7 (sail number 52464) set-up above the boats on the layline at the starboard end of the line. The Beneteau proceeded to barge...boldly! Despite protestations from the leeward boat, the windward boat barreled right around the mark. Foul, Foul, Foul! Having to do turns right after a start is never a game-winner, particularly in a light-air race like this. Getting tossed is even worse.

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2020 Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta
Presented By Bristol Marine

Despite the challenges imposed by the global health crisis, we believe we can all still go sailing. In fact, we believe we all NEED to go sailing, and HMM is happy to host a scaled-back version of our beloved classic yacht regatta on our normal weekend in August.

To comply with CDC and State & Local guidance, all registrations & waivers MUST be completed online, and any communications between the RO and competitors will take place via VHF and email. The social program - if there is one - will be entirely optional and would likely feature a return to simpler times with a keg or two on the museum's waterfront (allowing for appropriate social distancing).

Entry fees are reduced to $5/ft of LOA which will include said low-key social program. If we are permitted to do something more involved - and there is an appetite for that - we will sell tickets for that separately.

Notice of Race & Online Entry

Racing classes include:

CRF2020
- Vintage
- Classic
- Modern Classic
- Spirit of Tradition

One Design
- S Class

* Visit the CYOA site for more info on class definitions and to get a CRF2020 rating certificate.

Questions? Send an email to regatta [AT] herreshoff [DOT] org

Maloney and Meech return to their roots at 29er New Zealand Nats
Kiwi Olympic 49erFX silver medalist Molly Meech returned to sailing at the 29er New Zealand Nationals in the Bay of Islands.

Meech was back sailing with her Olympic partner Alex Maloney at the championship, having recovered from a fracture to her foot while training for the 49erFX Worlds in Australia back in February.

The pair had finished second in the 49erFX worlds warmup event in Geelong, when Meech fell awkwardly during a tack while training and injured her foot.

They had to withdraw from the Worlds event and return to New Zealand for specialist treatment.

The pair are selected for Tokyo 2020 in the women's 49erFX event, but with the lack of international events for the Olympic classes due to the Covid-19 restrictions, took the opportunity return to competitve racing at the Kiwi 29er Championship.

Maloney and Meech won the 29er National title together back in 2011, and although they did not win this time round, they finished eighth overall and first female pair.

They won silver in the 49erFX at the Rio 2016 Games and won the 49erFX World Championship in 2013.

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Launchings
The first Hylas H57 made its "sailing debut" on San Francisco Bay. A new bluewater sailing vessel that brings Hylas Yachts' core values to discerning sailors seeking a mix of proven construction, updated technology, and crisp fresh lines.

The H57 is designed with cruising couples in mind, and is available with a three- or four-cabin layout
- This new Bill Dixon design combines ease of handling with ocean crossing capability
- The H57 embraces the latest sailing technology with fresh lines and proven construction
- A spacious hybrid cockpit with full control at dual helms keeps the driver engaged with guests relaxing nearby
- World debut at the Miami Boat Show 2021

www.hylasyachts.com

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Designed by the experienced and successful German Frers, the brand-new 30- metre Swan 98 will redefine high performance cruising by delivering unrivalled comfort, safety and reliability while ocean passage-making at speed. The elegance and style of Frers' design is currently being made real in Nautor's Swan's state-of- the-art superyacht facility in Pietarsaari, Finland, using the finest materials, cutting-edge build techniques, and the craftsmanship for which Nautor's Swan is renowned the world over.

Within this graceful hull is an interior designed by acclaimed Genovese architect Misa Poggi. There are two interior layouts available (Owner Aft and Owner Forward staterooms plus 3 guest cabins each with ensuite bathroom) where she has developed four tasteful themes specifically for the Swan 98 project, and each features the finest Italian textiles and leathers to create an ambiance of comfort and luxury, whether relaxing alone or entertaining guests.

The standard Swan 98 has a comprehensive specification but there is an extensive list of options that means no two Swan 98s will be the same, each is a semi-custom superyacht reflecting her owner's unique style.

Chief among these is the option of a telescopic keel, which, together with the standard twin rudders, reduces draught from 4.9 to 3.2 metres, opening up a world of shoal-draft lagoons, colourful harbours and remote, unspoiled anchorages without compromising windward performance. Again, its design has been optimised for complete safety and reliability and has the advantage in not intruding into the interior.

The Swan 98 is a 21st Century superyacht, representing the best in contemporary performance cruising yacht design.

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This new Brooklin Boat Yard-built, 50-foot, Jim Taylor-designed, racing / cruising sloop draws its lineage directly from previous Jim Taylor 49-footers Dreadnought and Blackfish. Kestrel has enough in the way of evolutionary design changes and direction of sailing focus to warrant placing Kestrel in its own species, genus, and name within the sailing world.

While evolutionary changes and sailing focus of Blackfish were to make her more dedicated to straight-up racing than her predecessor Dreadnought, for Kestrel the evolutionary coin has been flipped with a return to - and even more focus on - ease of sail, comfort, and "cruisability".

Probably the biggest and most notable evolutionary design change will be the addition of 2 inches of topside freeboard and subsequent 1.5-inch addition to the height of the deck house.

From the outside these changes won't be immediately evident as Kestrel's graceful lines, dark green hull, and varnished mahogany house sides, cockpit coamings, and toe rails will keep the exterior appearance very similar and visually near to the proportions of her older sisters.

To make Kestrel easy to handle, she'll have a well laid out cockpit with all sail control lines close at hand, all powered winches, electrically powered traveler, and a Bamar mainsail in-boom furling system. The spar and rig package is from Offshore Spars and the sail package is by North Sails.

Look for Kestrel launching in July of 2020 just in time to tune-up for the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta.

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Sarch S8, The First Trailerable Class A

A class A trailerable sailboat it is something many sailors desire. The best of two worlds: a light, fast sailboat, easily trailerable, that can be sailed offshore, even cross oceans, with the advantages of not being expensive and easy to store in a garage for the winter?

That is a boat that ticks a lot of boxes and makes you, and even myself, dream. A boat not only able to explore the seas but all those big and beautiful lakes, and for those that are not retired, able to be transported cheaply and fast to the cruising grounds one wants to explore, without losing weeks on the way to arrive there.

Who is making such a wonder? Well, a very small Spanish shipyard that is better known in the North of Europe than in the South and that has been making very interesting small high-quality yachts for years, using a mixed building technique that involves carbon, epoxy, high-quality maritime okume plywood and infusion techniques that allow for very strong and light boats.

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The Last Word
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In This Issue
• The Ocean Race reboots with announcement of 10-year plan
• Newport and Marstrand for M32 Season Restart
• Junior Offshore Group Captain's Update
• North Aegean Cup and Greek National ORCi Cup
• RS Tera Nationals - Torbay 2020 cancelled
• Questions over Team NZ's $1.5m wage subsidy payments
• Sailing World on Water News
• Beneteau closing Marion SC USA Plant
• Tabor Boy - Celestial Video
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Maxi Dolphin MD62AB - 62FT Cruising Sloop
• • Gunboat 60 - Arethusa
• • Alfred Mylne 75 Bermudan Yawl
• The Last Word: Christopher Hitchens

The Ocean Race reboots with announcement of 10-year plan
Organisers of The Ocean Race have confirmed the next edition of the Race will start from Alicante, Spain, in October 2022 and finish in Genova, Italy, in the summer of 2023 during the 50th jubilee anniversary year of the Race.

For the first time in race history, further event timings have also been confirmed through the next 10 years and a feasibility study is currently underway for a European race to take place next summer.

The change to the start date for the next edition of the round the world race follows a strategic planning process and consultations with stakeholders to determine the best path forward in a sporting landscape impacted by COVID19.

The next edition of the Race, as planned, will be open to fully-crewed entries in the V065 and IMOCA60 class.

The full, award-winning sustainability programme, a core pillar of the Race, will continue to grow under the banner of Racing with Purpose. The Ocean Race Summits, the Education and Science Programmes are all being enhanced and integrated into all facets of the organisation of the Race.

Previously announced host cities and partners for the next edition of the Race will be involved for the 2022-23 event. Volvo Cars, Premier Partner of The Ocean Race, offered its unqualified support.

The next three editions of The Ocean Race will be fully-crewed, around the world yacht races and will take place in 2022-23, in 2026-27 and in 2030-31.

Meaningful racing will be scheduled in between editions, and a European event in the summer of 2021, for IMOCA 60s and VO65s, and potentially other classes of fast racing yachts, is currently being considered for feasibility by the organisation along with registered teams and stakeholders.

www.theoceanrace.com

Newport and Marstrand for M32 Season Restart
The starting point for the much delayed M32 2020 season will be Newport, RI, USA July 17-19 and Marstrand, Sweden August 7-9. Both venues are famous worldwide for their sail-racing heritage and incidentally also areas with a large local M32 presence.

Joining the fleet in a brand new boat is team Surge with Ryan McKillen who comments "I chartered an M32 for the February 2020 event in Miami where the class organizers conjured up a full weekend of 25 kts. Nice sales tactic. I'm excited to be joining the class and competing on the Surge #63 against a talented fleet this weekend in Newport."

"Many teams have an international crew. And with travel restrictions still in place, Newport and Marstrand both have an abundance of world class sailors with M32 experience. We can help the teams fill the gaps and get racing. It has opened up new opportunities to share knowledge through the class" says Dave Doucett of M32 North America.

Another addition to the M32 fleet is Yonder Racing with skipper Doug Newhouse, who was seen practicing in Newport waters the last few weeks. "As a new M32 sailor, I am excited to participate in the Midtown Oyster Cup! Last weekend we competed in the IYAC Newport Cup 2020 – an "Around the Island" race in Newport – and came in 2nd out of 26 boats! We missed first by 16 seconds over an 18 mile distance course. So far the boat is exhilarating and exciting to sail. I was a bit nervous in the beginning given the boat's speed and unique ability to "fly a hull". However, now that I have some experience I am looking forward to competing with seven boats on the line in a traditional short course M32 regatta." Editor's note: the boat winning, Team Argo, racing the MOD70 trimaran will step into their M32 for the Midtown Cup for some one design action!

m32world.com

Junior Offshore Group Captain's Update
The Lonely Tower race, on its rescheduled date, saw 120 boats out on the water on a classic sea breeze day and, if the feedback is anything to go by, was enjoyed by several hundred crew and race staff who have been champing at the bit to get back out there. JOG has led the way with a framework that does its best to keep everyone safe. For some, the crew restrictions imposed have not been as flexible as other clubs. However, you only have to look at how difficult the on-board social distancing was to achieve, to realise that multiple crew from non-family groups verges on irresponsible. We have taken, and considered, advice from all quarters, including our National sailing bodies, and are sticking behind our early stance that we would be "socially responsible" in our own prescriptions. We can see that others are choosing to interpret the guidelines in their own way but, if you assume that someone in the crew steps aboard with infection, our own policies offer some real chance of not passing it on to everyone. You only have to think about crew in normal times with a common cold to see why we continue to be massively concerned. We are monitoring outcomes and will continue to make changes as things settle down and the sport develops. In the meantime, the cooperation and support from you all is very much appreciated. The last thing we want is a further embargo on racing in the event that we see a spread of the virus as a direct result of our activities.

We have had a number of virtual committee and flag officer meetings and, to assist in your planning, we have taken the decision to announce that we will not be holding our annual Dinner and Prizegiving. We are, of course, disappointed but it is in line with our policy of prudence, even if there are further social relaxations which may make it possible.

Dougie Leacy full update: www.jog.org.uk

North Aegean Cup and Greek National ORCi Cup
The Nautical Club of Thessaloniki will host North Aegean Cup in memory of the Honorary President Stavros Konstantinidis, and at the same time the event will be the Greek National ORCi Cup. Konstantinidis has been a member of the Board for 23 years and President for 3 terms, and among his countless projects and his huge contribution was the establishment of numerous international regattas and the North Aegean Cup.

The North Aegean Cup is a regatta renowned in the Greek offshore sailing community, with longstanding traditions, and which was revived the last seven years in Marina Porto Carras. Being a difficult year, the Management Board with the consent of the Offshore Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation decided to hold the regatta in Thessaloniki for this season.

Other news is that for the first time the National ORCi Cup will also include an ORC Sportboat class. Boats that have IMS Division Sportboat on their ORCi certificate are eligible for entering the ORC Sportboat class. Such boats are Platu 25, J24, J80, Melges 24, Laser SB20, First class 8, Mini Transat, First 24 etc.

The races will take place from Sunday, August 2 to Saturday, August 8 2020, with ORCi and ORC Club classes racing inshore (windward-leeward, triangle) and coastal races in Thermaikos Gulf, which is considered an ideal venue for prestigious sailing events.

northaegeancup.gr

orc.org

RS Tera Nationals - Torbay 2020 cancelled
It is with great regret that the UK RS Tera Class Association has had to take the sad, but perhaps inevitable, decision to cancel the RS Tera National Championship 2020, due to be held at Royal Torbay Yacht Club over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

The Association's event organising committee has been working tirelessly over the past months to make the Nationals happen, but unfortunately, the obstacles put in our way due to the Covid-19 restrictions have become insurmountable.

Once we had the news that RTYC was unable to host the event, we thought we had an 11th-hour solution that would enable us to change venue, delivering an equally great sailing area and providing a significant boat park area and beach-style launching, but this too proved impossible.

www.rstera.org

Questions over Team NZ's $1.5m wage subsidy payments
Employees at Team New Zealand have been kept afloat by nearly $1.5 million in Government wage subsides through the Covid-19 crisis.

Businesses had to prove a 30 per cent revenue drop to secure the first round of wage subsidies and 40 per cent to qualify for the extension.

TNZ has secured both rounds, but questions are being raised over what revenue the syndicate actually lost as a result of the pandemic.

The $1.47m claimed is made up of just under $890,000 for 127 staff in the first round and over $588,000 for 126 employees through the wage subsidy extension. -- Nick Truebridge, www.rnz.co.nz

www.nzherald.co.nz

Sailing World on Water News
INEOS Boat Build, Vendee Arctique Ends, Luna Rossa Sails more

Highlights of what happened globally in the sport of Sailing in the last 7 days.

Carrington Yachts built INEOS Team UK's both boats and Jason Carrington talked to the RORC's Louay Habib about "Boat #1" Britannia.

We have two reports on the 2020 Vendee Arctique Las Sables d'Olonne which was won by Jeremy Beyou in CHARAL. Full coverage with footage. IN ENGLISH

Our two Italian correspondants Vittorio and Pietro from Quantum Sails Genoa lift the lid on Luna Rossa's sails.

Beneteau closing Marion SC USA Plant
Marion, SC, USA: As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect businesses across South Carolina, another business announced it will be closing its doors for good. The Beneteau Boat plant has been a staple in Marion for over 30 years and in two months it will leave a number of people in Marion County out of work.

One of those people is Leroy Graves, who has been with the plant for 31 years.

"It's not about the money, it's not about the prestige, I had someplace where I can go to work," says Graves.

However, on Tuesday morning that all changed when the plant announced their last day will be on September 15th.

Graves looked back at the memories and what he was able to accomplish with the company.

"I don't want Beneteau to go away. It almost made me cry yesterday to hear them tell me because I know what it has done for me and my family," said Graves "They have raised four of my children, sent my wife to college, and I'm still doing good. I'm hurting, I am really hurting."

Tabor Boy - Celestial Video
The new documentary "Celestial," which tells the story of the student crew navigating celestially onboard S.S.V. Tabor Boy in the 2019 Marion to Bermuda Race has been released. See trailer below.

The Notice of Race for the 2021 Marion Bermuda Race has been posted and registration is now open. The Crew Finder pages are now active. See marionbermuda.com

Screening schedule (some are virtual) at www.celestialfilm.org

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The Last Word
That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence. -- Christopher Hitchens

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In This Issue
• Full Foil! Persico 69F Cup
• 85 entries for RORC Race the Wight
• 2020 Resolute Cup Canceled
• Caprice and Ghost
• DBSC Results for Saturday
• Lecture Video: Halsey C. Herreshoff on the Herreshoff Centennial Classes of 1914
• Fight Scurvy! Drink Lemonade!
• Thomson completes qualification for Vendee Globe
• RORC Lockdown Live Series
• Bill Barnett, OAM
• Featured Brokerage:
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• • Swan 77-010 Mascalzone Latino
• • SW100RS Mrs. Seven
• The Last Word: Marcus Aurelius

Full Foil! Persico 69F Cup
Photo by Studio Borlenghi. Click on image to enlarge.

Roberto Lacorte, Enrico Zennaro and Lorenzo Bressani are the first winners in the history of the Persico 69F Cup. With 9 first placements out of 15 races, FlyingNikka 47 dominated the Gargnano regatta field and won with 7 points ahead of the Swiss Team, in third FlyingNikka 74 which finished with 6 points from second.

The last day of racing showed how with winds above 12 knots the Persico 69F presented a great challenge: FlyingNikka 47 was the great protagonist of Event 1.1, but Nicola Celon, supported today by Fedrigucci - Salva, gave the winners "a run for their money". At ease with the sustained southern wind, known as Ora, the Swiss Team handily won three of the five races, and proved that they are extremely comfortable on the foils in maneuvering and flying at 22.61 knots on the race field, a result that earned them the Top Speed score of day 3. FlyingNikka 47 won the first and last round, capitalizing on all the advantages obtained in the first two days of runs with the extreme calm, typical of champions, and keeping as far away as possible from any penalties.

With just enough time to raise the first winner's cup to the sky, for the organizers it is already time to prepare for Event 1.2, scheduled for next week: training will start on Tuesday July 21st through Thursday July 23rd, maintaining operational headquarters at the Sailing Circle of Gargnano, where the second part of the first Grand Prix Persico 69F CUP will be held.

Full results Studio Borlenghi

69fsailing.com

85 entries for RORC Race the Wight
The Royal Ocean Racing Club is expecting in excess of 100 entries for Race the Wight, scheduled to start on Saturday 1st August. All entry fees will be donated to the NHS Trust and the Scaramouche Sailing Trust. Race the Wight will be the first of a four-race RORC mini-series during August and September.

"As a charity, we rely on donations and grants. Every pound we receive goes towards getting more students from different backgrounds sailing," commented Jon Holt, Scaramouche Sailing Trust. "Our next big goal is to be on the start line of the Rolex Fastnet Race 2021. We are grateful for the ongoing support from RORC and proud to be named as one of the charities for the race." The Greig City Academy will have upwards of a dozen students on different boats for the race.

IRC Classes for the 50nm race around the Isle of Wight are still to be confirmed. However, early entries indicate a fleet full of champions with any number of potential victors.

RORC Vice Commodore James Neville racing his HH42 Ino XXX and Ian Atkins' Melges IC37 Icy are favourites for monohull line honours.

Vintage yachts abound through the fleet including some of the smallest entries, 2019 Quarter Ton Cup Champion Protis, with Ian Southworth on the tiler, will be able to gauge their performance against Tony Hayward's Blackfun. Past RORC Commodore Peter Rutter will be racing his restored Half Tonner Quokka 9. Giovanni Belgrano is part of the structural design team for INEOS Team UK for the America's Cup and his 1939 Giles one-off design Whooper has solid form for the race. Whooper is a past winner of the Gold Roman Bowl in the ISC Round the Island Race, beating over a thousand competitors. Ross Applebey's Oyster 48 Scarlet Oyster will also be in action and was in fine form recently winning class once again in the RORC Caribbean 600 and overall winner of 2019 RORC Cowes St Malo.

The overall winner of the Race the Wight will be decided by time correction using the IRC Rating System. -- Louay Habib

Full results at Afloat magazine

2020 Resolute Cup Canceled
The New York Yacht Club has announced that the sixth edition of the Resolute Cup, a Corinthian Championship for U.S. Yacht Clubs, will be canceled. The regatta was scheduled for September 14 to 19.

The Resolute Cup was first run in 2010 as the U.S. Qualifying Series for the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. The biennial regatta, which is sailed out of the New York Yacht Club Harbor Court, has since developed an identity of its own as yacht clubs from around the United States send their best amateur sailors to Newport, R.I., to compete for national bragging rights in addition to a coveted berth in the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, sailing's premiere international Corinthian big-boat regatta. The 2020 edition was to use the New York Yacht Club's fleet of 23-foot Sonars and a fleet of RS21s provided by regatta sponsor RS Sailing.

"We looked at all the options to run this event, but in the end we couldn't find an acceptable solution," says William P. Ketcham, Commodore of the New York Yacht Club. "This is a provided-boat event that draws teams from across the country. While many of the invited teams recently expressed a willingness to travel to the regatta, there is simply no way to ensure the safety of the competitors and New York Yacht Club membership and staff, and run a competition that meets the high standard set by previous editions of this regatta. We look forward to hosting it again in 2022."

The 2022 edition, which is scheduled for September 12 to 17, 2022, will also feature the RS21, along with the Sonar. The use of two distinct fleets of provided boats is a hallmark of the Resolute Cup.

The RS21 is specifically designed for fleet purchase, and has made an early splash in North America, with a club-owned fleet at Lakewood Yacht Club in Texas and regular appearances at the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta series run by Sailing World magazine. Lakewood YC hosted the class's inaugural North American championship in mid-June.

Teams that requested an invitation to to the 2020 edition will get first crack at the berths in the 2022 event. Space permitting, other interested clubs will be able to submit their RFI in late 2021.

ResoluteCup.com

Caprice and Ghost
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The unlikely return of the Sound Interclub class

In the autumn of 1925, a group of Long Island Sound yachtsmen met to discuss their growing need for a modest-sized daysailer. They sought a boat of similar proportion to a 6-Meter, but smaller, less expensive to build, and easier to sail. The new boats would be simple enough to be handled by junior yachtsmen, but exciting enough to provide good competition for veteran sailors. They would be well built, beautiful, and reasonably priced.

Mower's new sloop measured 28′9″ overall, 19′ on the waterline, and 7′6″ at the beam. The approximately 6,000-lb hull (2,500 lbs of which was in the external lead ballast) was driven by 425 sq ft of sail carried in a colossal main and a tiny jib. Under this towering rig, the boats of the new class promised to be fast. And they were, indeed, beautiful.

Indeed they are... the full story and lots of photos in Wooden Boat

DBSC Results for Saturday
127 boats from 19 classes, including 34 Laser dinghies, raced on a flukey Dublin Bay this afternoon.

Dublin Bay Sailing Club debutante, the Royal Irish's First 40 Prima Forte (Patrick Burke and Sean Lemass) was second in Class O IRC, in a race won by clubmates in the XP44 WOW (George Sisk).

Class one was a clean sweep for dominant J109s. The race was won by the National Yacht Club's Jalapeno (Paul Barrington) with White Mischief (Tim Goodbody) second and Barrington's club mates Something Else (John Hall) third.

In the dinghy classes, the first race of the Laser Standard division was won by. F Walker, with G Murphy second and 3. D Mac Colgain third

Lecture Video: Halsey C. Herreshoff on the Herreshoff Centennial Classes of 1914
Halsey C. Herreshoff discussed three Herreshoff Centennial Classes of sailing yachts: the Newport 29, about the most winning class of any Herreshoff or other grouping; the Buzzard's Bay 25, the favorite model of Halsey's Grandpa Captain Nathanael Greene Herreshoff; and the legendary Buzzards Bay Boys Boats, later dubbed Herreshoff 12½ Footers, the world's first mass produced yachts of which 374 were built at the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. Halsey spoke of the significant actions of the Herreshoff Manufacturing and its outstanding team that functioned so impressively in 1914, one of the most successful years in its history. Halsey speaks with remarkable insight from his naval architecture profession, four times America's Cup champion experience, and from Herreshoff family lore passed on by his late father Sidney Herreshoff.

herreshoff.org

Fight Scurvy! Drink Lemonade!
A Herreshoff-era recipe for lemonade and some complementary history of one of the deadliest diseases in maritime history

We know you've all been home for a while now. Being cooped up at home can feel a little like being on a long voyage: you don't have a lot of room to move around or a lot of privacy and all the good snacks are gone way too fast after every provisioning trip. Your family may be feeling more like a crew of unruly sailors every day. There is one thing we can do to help make sure you don't suffer like sailors of the past though: drink lemonade, and prevent scurvy!

The history of lemonade is just as interesting as the history of scurvy! Here is one recipe from the Herreshoff era, published by Isabella Beeton in her cookbook, "The Book of Household Management" in 1861. We recommend you scrub your lemons in hot water before starting. Let us know how this historical recipe goes!

Ingredients
The rind of two lemons
The juice of 3 large or 4 small lemons
1 lb. loaf sugar [equivalent today to 1 lb. of regular granulated sugar]
1 quart of boiling water

Rub some of the sugar, in lumps, on 2 of the lemons until they have imbibed all the oil from them, and put it with the remainder of the sugar into a jug; add the lemon-juice (but not pips); and pour over a whole quart of boiling water. When the sugar is dissolved, strain the lemonade through a fine sieve or piece of muslin, and, when cool, it will be ready for use...

herreshoff.org/2020/07/fight-scurvy-drink-lemonade/

Thomson completes qualification for Vendee Globe
Less than four months out from the 2020 edition of the Vendee Globe, British sailor Alex Thomson has officially secured his place on the starting line.

Thomson completed a six-day solo passage onboard his IMOCA 60 race boat, HUGO BOSS, finalising his qualification for the Vendee Globe, which begins on 8th November.

"I saw a good mixture of conditions, from 2 knots all the way up to 40 knots, some upwind and some downwind. It was a really good test of the boat. There were a few challenges along the way but that's part of the reason we do the qualification.

"This was the first time I've sailed solo on the boat and, I can tell you, she is a real pleasure to sail on your own. I've been blown away by her performance and I'm super happy with the set up. Being inside the cockpit, protected from the elements, is a real game changer, particularly as foiling offshore takes much more of a toll on the body".

Having finished the past two editions of the Vendee Globe in third and second place, Thomson and his team are focusing all their energy on securing a victory in 2020-21: "We're in a race against time to the start line so every day counts from now until then" he said. "Every day, we learn more about the boat and that learning process will continue right up until the start of the race. There is only one objective - to win. Nothing else matters, and everything we do between now and November 8th has to bring us closer to that goal".

alexthomsonracing.com

RORC Lockdown Live Series
Time Over Distance - Series Wrap

It's been a great 15 weeks speaking with guests as part of the RORC #TimeOverDistance series. We've compiled some of the best bits from the series for you to watch!

Over the course of the past few weeks we have spoken to Brian Thompson, Alex Loison & Jack Bouttell, Andrew Palfrey, Skip Novak, Carlo Borlenghi, Dee Caffari, Ian Moore (Walk the Rolex Fastnet Race Course), Sam Davies, Brad Butterworth, Ian Walker, Harold Cudmore, Jon Holt (Greig City Academy/Scaramouche Sailing Trust), Jason Carrington, Luke Patience and Michel Desjoyeaux!

Thank you to all the guests who joined us and to those who tuned in each week. We'll be back very soon with more enthralling conversations and stories with sailors around the world.

Bill Barnett, OAM
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An incredible designer, builder and competitor.

The late Bill Barnett was a famous sailing identity who designed, built and raced world champion boats from 18ft Skiffs to international 12 metre class yachts to challenge for The America's Cup.

Born in 1915, as a teenager, he began racing competitively in a 12ft canvas class dinghy called Myra (named after his father's first 10 Footer), then in 1934-1935 won the NSW Championship, which was the beginning of a successful sailing career.

When the Sydney Flying Squadron resumed racing 18s after the WWII years, he was part of a syndicate which bought the champion Jenny Too skiff from Norman Wright Snr in Brisbane. He continued to win many championships during the 1940s, including the 1946-1947 NSW Championship.

Bill designed and built the 6-foot beam Myra and won the 1948-1949 Australian Championship then improved his design and built Myra Too, which dominated the 18 Footer class by winning the NSW, Australian and Giltinan world Championships during the 1950-1951 Season.

Myra Too blew all of her opponents out of the water in the 1951 Giltinan Championship, winning all three races of the regatta with astonishing ease.

New Zealand's Jack Logan was expected to be a strong challenger in his new boat, Tarua, after the regatta remarked "Myra Too was in a class by herself."

Myra Too was exceptionally suited to the conditions of Sydney Harbour. She had a powerful Marconi rigged big sail and showed good all round speed in any conditions. Barnett had made the boat a little finer than most 18s and with a bit more flare on the topsides forward.

In the late 1960s, Barnett's career reached even greater heights when he was approached to build an international 12 metre class yacht, Warwick Hood-designed Dame Pattie, for Australia's 1967 challenge for The America's Cup.

Intrepid USA, Bus Mosbacher, won the series 4-nil at Newport, Rhode Island in September 1967, but Dame Pattie's backer Sir Frank Packer was prepared to fund another Cup challenger, named Gretel II, in 1970 and Barnett was again chosen as the builder.

In October 1971, a devastating fire in his boatshed destroyed the structure and contents. He began winding his business down in the 1980s, and in 2012 was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia 'for service to the boatbuilding industry as a designer and craftsman, and to the sport of sailing'.

Bill Barnett died in 2018.

Full article by Frank Quealey with information from John Stanley as well as Penny Hyde from the Australian National Maritime Museum at www.18footers.com.au/sailing/news/bill-barnett-oam-an-incredible-designer-builder-and-competitor/

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In This Issue
• Dhream Cup Start
• Foil for Life Challenge
• What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine
• Ireland’s Drascombes Celebrate Historic 12th July With All-Ireland Boyne Rally
• Aboard a Legendary Boat: Herreshoff NY30 ALERA
• The grindhouse rules, powering the AC75 with Harken
• JOG Great Escape Race
• Classic Yachts: Peters reflects on family boat building links at Ida relaunch
• How AIM45 Wants To Popularise And Demystify Data Analysis
• Wave Regatta team foresees a 'redesign of major sailing events'
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Dhream Cup Start
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Ireland's 'Figaro Duo' teams are racing in the 400-mile Drheam Cup and after a 1 pm start this afternoon are neck and neck in the seven-boat Figaro division.

Dun Laoghaire Harbour's Kenny Rumball and Pamela Lee are making their double-handed debut for Ireland and joining them on the Figaro Beneteau 3 fleet start line are County Meath and French combination Tom Dolan and Mini Transat Winner François Jambou.

As Afloat reported previously, both Rumball and Dolan are looking for a performance boost after both Irish solo sailors posted mixed results in the Solo Maitre Coq last month.

The race represents the start of the Irish campaigns for double-handed keelboat selection for Paris 2024.

It is the first time the Figaro Beneteau 3 fleet has been invited to race in this 100-plus boat event which has become a multi-class French offshore Grand Prix, set to feature the Ultime and IMOCA fleets too.

afloat.ie/sail/events/

The third edition of the Drheam-Cup, from July 16 to 24, 2020, will be marked by some major changes which illustrate the organizer's desire to constantly innovate.

- A reverse course
The big race, whose start will be given on Sunday July 19, will change direction on this third edition compared to the previous one, since it will start from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and will end at La Trinité -sur-Mer, hence a new name: the Drheam-Cup Cherbourg-La Trinité.

- Drheam-Cup 1100: the Ultimate Guests
In its desire, claimed since the first edition, to make the Drheam-Cup an “OPEN” race open to all sizes of boats, the organizer created on the Drheam-Cup Cherbourg-La Trinité a third 1,100-mile course for Ultimate trimarans of around 30 meters, invited to take part in this great celebration.

Classes participating:
Class 40
IRC
Osiris
Mini 6.50
Open large monohulls
Multi 2000
Multi 50
IMOCA

drheam-cup.com

Foil for Life Challenge
The European summer of 2020 is providing plenty of days with superb sailing conditions, but a distinct lack of events in which to share the camaraderie and experience of being on the water. Lockdown has though brough disparate groups of sailors together online, discussing ideas and formulating plans.

The Waszp class has been renowned for its community spirit since its inception in 2016, and a group of enterprising British and French sailors, filled with a spirit of adventure, put together the 'Foil for Life Challenge', with the aim of crossing the English Channel between Lymington and Le Havre, raising money for the UK's National Health Service (NHS) and the French Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP).

Six sailors will be taking part in the challenge are Hattie Rogers, Edward Higson & William Heathcote from the UK and Pierre Leboucher, Mael Garnier, Corentin Horeau from France.

In this time safety is paramount and the team will have three support RIBs in attendance throughout the crossing. A window of 12th - 20th August for the challenge historically should provide a day of these conditions. If suitable conditions aren't forthcoming, then further windows will be found, but compromising on weather criteria will not be considered.

The team are looking for a sponsor, either corporate or an individual benefactor, to cover costs ensuring that all money raised can go directly to the charities. All the support crews are volunteering their time and RIBs for the challenge to keep costs to an absolute minimum. If you are interested in supporting costs for the challenge the please contact Hattie Rogers via foilforlife [AT] gmail [DOT] com

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Seahorse July 2020
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

Update
One Vendee Globe technical team breaks rank, an awful day in Emsworth, skullduggery from the outset, leaky keels are slow… and an unexpected success amid all the frustration of lockdown. Christian Fevrier, Jack Griffin, Patrice Carpentier, Sam Davies, Hans Zuiderbaan, Jon Emmett

World news
The Vendee Globe is a go, after a chilly warm-up, getting that foil balance right, while trying not to break anything, BURLING and TUKE on the back foot (true), experts versus rookies - a tale of two lockdowns, a formidable track record… and lots to teach. Plus making the most of a (US) bargain. Ky Hurst, Ivor Wilkins, Patrice Carpentier, Blue Robinson, Dobbs Davis, Paul Meilhat, Guillermo Parada, Alex Pella

Paul Cayard - Take the good
Ironically for some the world being turned upside down brought unexpected consolations

IRC - Doing good (too)
The curious advantages of reducing stability. And electric power - is it (yet) for real? Tim Powell

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Ireland’s Drascombes Celebrate Historic 12th July With All-Ireland Boyne Rally
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In keeping with their able boats and individualistic approach that the Irish Drascombe Association should see the history-laden links of the 12th July 2020 - the 330th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne - as providing the ideal occasion to hold a Boyne Rally using the cruising potential of the partially restored Boyne Navigation, with the fleet made up from the north and the south of Ireland for a cruise-in-company involving sea passages and river transits.

As is expected with the 12th July and the days around it, many flags were flown by a fleet of eleven Drascombes (five from the north and six from the south) along the Boyne water. But it was all in a spirit of the warmest friendship and a shared enthusiasm for special boats and the unique exploration opportunities they provide, with a potentially complex six-day programme involving distant launching points and coastal passage-making, with a growing fleet and stopover ports towards the Boyne.

Full story in Afloat

Aboard a Legendary Boat: Herreshoff NY30 ALERA
Because her restoration is so historically precise, when you step aboard the New York Thirty Class ALERA, you'll feel like you're stepping all the way back to 1905, the year Herreshoff NY-30 ALERA was launched by the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company.

The grindhouse rules, powering the AC75 with Harken
In the 36th edition of the America’s Cup, the role of the grinder is more important than ever before. AC75 class boats are powered by both human energy and battery power. Whilst the batteries control the main foils and rudders, everything above the waterline, including every sail control, is powered by the onboard grinders using pedestals supplied by official Winch Systems and Deck Hardware partner, Harken.

Needless to say, the more power generated, the more accurately both the mainsail and headsail can be trimmed. That is why on INEOS TEAM UK’s AC75 ‘Britannia’ there will always be eight or nine people turning the handles on the Harken grinder pedestals and generating power for the trimmers. One of those grinders is British/Australian Graeme Spence, now in his second America’s Cup campaign - read an exclusive interview with Graeme.

JOG Great Escape Race
The JOG Great Escape Race offered some brisk conditions and a revised course enabled competitors to finally escape the Solent around the needles Fairway buoy and back to the finish with a few separator marks in between.

Over 80 entries for this race adapted with covid precautions to limit crew numbers proved a great success with all three class winners racing with no more than 4 crew made up of family plus one groups.

Congratulations to Class 1 winners Bellino with Rob Craigie and Deb Fish, who were also 2nd in the Double Handed Class. Not many risked a kite from the fairway buoy to North Head but Bellino certainly weren’t going to allow the 20 knots + wind to stop them. If you haven’t seen Deb’s slot on the double handed webinar, you should watch to see why they are such confident sailors in these conditions. (See video below)

Class 2 winners were White Cloud ix, skippered by John Donnelly, sailed with 3 of his family plus one. We are certain that John will be celebrating his family success with this excellent result.

Class 3 winners Eros skippered by rising star Azat Ulutas, part of project Scaramouche who continue to impress with great results. Their second boat Riot should also be applauded for pressing on through the rough seas of the Needles Channel and completing the course in what must have seemed a very small boat in high seas.

Double handed winners Ziggy sailed by Kevin Downer and Timothy Eccles finished in just under 5 hours.

Full article and a ton of photos in Sail-World.com

Classic Yachts: Peters reflects on family boat building links at Ida relaunch
Photo by Richard Gladwell. Click on image for photo gallery.

Ida, the latest addition to Auckland's classic yacht fleet had her ceremonial relaunch on Sunday afternoon, in the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters.

Originally launched in 1895, Ida returned to New Zealand from Sydney in October 2018, by the Classic Yacht Charitable Trust (NZ), having been in Australia since 1984. She is the 11th yacht in the classic fleet comprising indigenous New Zealand yachts.

Chairman of the Trust, John Street explained how he heard of the existence of Ida, a Bailey design, through Peter Mirams, a university accountancy colleague who had sailed on Ida, then owned by his uncle. However, the family had lost track of the yacht.

Thirty-six hours after that discussion, Street tracked Ida down in Sydney. "She was in a sorry state", Street recalled.

As many of the original parts as possible have been used in the restored yacht - including the original 125year old rigging screws. "We had them x-rayed, and they are in perfect condition," Street explained. "Ida was the first yacht in New Zealand to use rigging screws to tension the rigging, instead of the usual system of wooden deadeyes," he added.

Missing is a plaque marking the occasion in the 1920s when then Prince Edward VIII sailed aboard Ida during a Royal Visit when there was a transport strike, and no-one could leave Auckland.

Ida's skipper is Andy Ball, former multiple national champion in the Javelin and Flying Dutchman class before moving onto the offshore scene. He played a key role in Ian Gibbs' Admirals Cup campaigns, being top individual boat in 1981, with Swuzzlebubble competing as one of the 16 national teams of three boats each. Ball has moved onto classic boats and also owns and races Aramoana. -- by Richard Gladwell/Sail-World.com

How AIM45 Wants To Popularise And Demystify Data Analysis
Those amazing images of foilers flat out, raising delicate, directed spumes of spray remind us that sailing is in the midst of a new sporting and technological era. But behind the flying, foiling revolution there is another, perhaps less visible paradigm shift, the explosion of data.

"It really was the arrival of the Ultims and their high frequency sensors that changed everything", explains Olivier Douillard, who is in charge of performance within the Gitana Team. A "simple, straightforward" boat generates around thirty sources of data; an Ultim, which has about 120 measurement points on board thanks to fibre optics, produces 750 different data sources. On a round the world circumnavigation this represents 37 billion data against about 8 million for a stage of the Solitaire du Figaro!

After more than 25 years spent at the highest level - two Olympic preparations, two America's Cups, many years at North Sails and Adrena, - Olivier Douillard, 52, founded AIM45 to develop M2, a collaborative data analysis platform. "Our objective is to transform a data flow into objective information which is accessible to all, in order to optimize performance", he summarizes.

In addition to the classic sensors - anemometer, wind vane, compass, speedo, GPS - modern boats measure the heel, trim, rigging loads, the hull and appendage deformations, the actual positions of the appendages, and so on. But what is there to do with all of this? "There is such a volume of data that the risk of missing out on the really relevant, important information is quite high", points out Olivier Douillard. "There is an incredible wealth of information there that can be overlooked."

Yes, the biggest Imoca and Ultims teams have their own dedicated resources, but this is far from being the case for all teams, and even less so for racers in Mini, Figaro, Class40 or Multi50. Hence Douillard's idea of designing a tool that automates the very time-consuming processing of data collected during sailing and that including the notes and photos that are circulated on the Whatsapp or other networks.

From last week's Tip & Shaft newsletter

Wave Regatta team foresees a 'redesign of major sailing events'
During months where many of us were learning how to cut our own hair, do our own nails and make our own coffee, the Wave Regatta team was meeting online to consider the ever-changing route ahead. Their initial and early decision to defer the event from what is hoped will be its regular schedule (that is every second year on the June bank holiday and carefully dove-tailing with Dun Laoghaire Regatta) was intended to see-off the Coronavirus and to find a suitable weekend in what would normally be a busy national sailing schedule.

Alas, the pandemic will still keep us guessing, but with the help from the versatile and agile team in Howth and with guidance from Irish Sailing, they are planning to deliver an excellent event on the weekend of the 11th of September. The redesigning of Wave Regatta for 2020 has centred around the provision of safety for competitors and as such has meant that there will be tight restrictions on visitors this year - with the result that after-sailing entertainment program will be significantly curtailed.

However, sailing affords lots of fresh air and the wide-open spaces from Fingal's unique coastline will give the team at Howth the opportunity to showcase the club's world-class racing resources with a team that is anxious to do what it does best. The decision to combine Wave Regatta with the Irish Cruiser Racing National Championships will demonstrate a natural synergy and presents the regatta as Ireland's focal sailing event of 2020.

Newly appointed Mayor of Fingal David Healy acknowledged the work that the Wave Regatta team have been doing and was delighted that the regatta was being carefully planned during such a difficult year. It is understood that this will be one of very few major sailing regattas to be held in the World during 2020.

Event details at www.waveregatta.com

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In This Issue
• Spinlock IRC Welsh National Championship
• Distanced, But "Together"
• What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine
• Tom Dolan Vying for Lead in Closing Stages of Drheam Cup
• What We Learned From The Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables D'Olonne Race
• Back Out On The Small Boat
• RestartSailing
• 2021 Australian Yachting Championships update
• Industry News
• Uwe Jaspersen
• Featured Charter: Leopard 3
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Spinlock IRC Welsh National Championship
After a great deal of work in conjunction with RYA Cymru Wales, and our event partner the Royal Dee Yacht Club we have decided to go ahead with this year's Championships, in a "stripped down" fashion, but still provide interesting and challenging racing in a variety of formats. To comply with government regulations that exist at the time of writing, we have made some changes to the format of the event which are reflected in the Notice of Race (NOR).

The main change is that all classes will use bridge starts, to avoid the need for committee boats and reduce the numbers of race management volunteers. We will have one rib for laying a mark to assist with course setting.

We recognise that short handing sailing is more demanding, and courses will be set with longer legs to allow for crew manoeuvrings!

We are proposing a more laid-back regatta, for competitors to get out on the water with friends and family and enjoy some fun racing, in a less formal way.

The entry process is open, and we have significantly reduced the entry fees, and look forward to welcoming as many boats as possible to our event.

On the Pontoons:
Again, this year berthing on the Plas Heli Pontoons is free for competitors during the event. Spaces are limited so it will be on a first come basis. Please adhere to the pontoon protocol for the use of the pontoons.

On the Deck and Bar:
Plas Heli will be open as normal, and we propose to not organise any formal social activity, but hope we can all enjoy the facilities for apres sail

Jugs of beer will be provided for daily prizes, and just the perpetual trophies awarded to minimise costs allowing us to reduce our entry fees. -- Mark Thompson, Rear Commodore, Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club

www.ircwelshchamps.com

Distanced, But "Together"
Registration Open For The Barcolana Presented By Generali

Starting today, July 21st, registration is open for the 52nd edition of the Barcolana presented by Generali, which will take place on October 11th in Trieste (Italy), which will be preceded by- starting on October 3rd - events planned at sea and on land.

Having confirmed categories, route, date, time, and registration fee, the Barcolana regatta will take place in the Gulf of Trieste on October 11th, starting at 10.30am, and will announce important news regarding the procedures for registering, dictated by the need to avoid gatherings and to comply with safety regulations.

Starting today, Barcolana 2020 enrollment will be online, at the website www.barcolana.it; When completed, you will be sent the bag, gadgets and all materials - including their bow number - in order to participate. The SVBG's organization has had to make significant changes to enhance their online platform: the entire enrollment process, and more generally The Barcolana website and e-commerce have been upgraded and made better from the point of view of the user experience by Barcolana's digital partner, IKON. In addition to this "digital evolution", a call center, built in partnership with IS COPY, will be available to help those who are not familiar with the online enrollment process.

"Mandatory" Mooring - To avoid the clustering of boats along the Rive, the organizers of the 2020 edition will require the owners to have - and indicate at the time of completion of their registration - a mooring booked for the period in which they will be in Trieste to participate in the event. To facilitate the arrival of crews from afar, more than 400 free moorings will be set aside by the organization.

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Seahorse August 2020
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

What’s next?
Take advantage of this unplanned opportunity for a re-boot. But please think before you speak. Rob Weiland

Go your own way
Hans Klaar is not the sort of seafarer you bump into every day of the week, but then neither is our long-distance interviewer Oyvind Bjordal

Elevating Imoca
For some months the VPLP office has been running a discreet study of future Imoca foiling options for the class. And now Luca Rizzotti has seen the results

Flight of the Maxis
Them again... Jocelyn Bleriot talks to VPLP’s Quentin Lucet about a proposal to ramp up interest in a ‘proper’ modern maxi class

Master of the dark arts - Part II
Jo Richards walks James Boyd through the twists and turns of a career that now takes in rotomoulding, dinghy design and Olympic gold

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Tom Dolan Vying for Lead in Closing Stages of Drheam Cup
County Meath Solo sailor Tom Dolan is dicing for the lead this morning in the closing stages of the double-handed Drheam Cup as the fleet close in on the La Trinite sur Mer finish line.

A determined Dolan - who is sailing with France's Francois Jamnbou - is making good on his pre-race commitment to make amends for a mid-fleet performance in last month's Solo Maitre Coq season debut.

This morning Dolan and Jambou are heading south with under 70 miles to go in the 400-miler that started on Sunday.

The French-Irish pair, competing in the Figaro Duo class, are just .5 mile behind leader Guy Environment (Pierre Leboucher) in the seven-boat Figaro duo class.

As well as being second in class, Dolan's Smurfit Kappa - Concarneau Entreprendre Ireland campaign is also lying in the top ten of the 100-boat Drheam Cup overall.

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What We Learned From The Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables D'Olonne Race
Jeremie Beyou won the Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne race, concluding what proved to be a thrilling three-way match up with Charlie Dalin and Thomas Ruyant. Tip & Shaft shares some of the lessons that we learned, debriefing with the help of the race director Jacques Caraës, Antoine Mermod who is president of the Imoca class, the weather routing specialist Jean-Yves Bernot, skipper Romain Attanasio (who did not participate) and the journalist Didier Ravon.

The favorites sailed true to their seeding

Before the start, our Tip & Shaft experts that we interviewed predicted a podium consisting of Beyou-Dalin-Ruyant. And they were right. This trio did not let up during the 2,807 mile race.

While the top three clearly earmark themselves as contenders for victory in the Vendee Globe, all our experts question their ability to live long term with the pace, as the new ones set new levels of discomfort but also the older generation with big, new foils, they are infernal in high-speed conditions.

"There are times when they can't move in the boat at all," comments Romain Attanasio. "This time they had transitions that allowed them to relax and get out of their seats, but we'll see on the Vendee how they'll do if it lasts several days. That is going to be quite a challenge. This is almost the first time a skipper will have to slow down because he can no longer stand the 'living' conditions on board."

What is not so obvious, according to Didier Ravon: "Four years ago, Armel finally did not foil so much in the South, but now, down there with their big foils, they're not going to be able to retract them (apart from Armel Tripon who has this option on L'Occitane)."

Will the sailors agree to lift their foot off the gas?

Back Out On The Small Boat
It's lighter, smaller, and easier to throw around. It's great to be back out on the small boat, Te Kāhu.

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RestartSailing
The RestartSailing Group came together at the start of C19 pandemic lockdown, with the sailing community working together to help get sailing restarted once restrictions were eased to allow a return to the water.

Two of the key objectives of RestartSailing have been to support activity to get people back to sailing at their local clubs and supporting the marine trade, so we are pleased to announce the inaugural RestartSailing Regatta on 30th August 2020.

On 30th August 2020, sailors will be able to compete in physically distanced club-races at their local club, with local races all around the country (and across Europe) sailing around average laps courses. The SailRacer GPS App and trackers will record the number of laps sailed, distance sailed and average time. No local race Committee is required, and sailors choose when to start within a starting window; their local course is conveyed to sailors by their club-lead before the start. Results are then combined centrally to build up a National results leaderboard.

Making extensive use of technology to help with physical distancing, briefings and prize givings will all be handled online, with even a post-race drink in the virtual club house via Zoom, and any protests also handled online.

The RestartSailing Regatta will be broadcast via Facebook live with top Olympic coach Jon Emmett providing expert commentary, with sailor interviews and updates from a number of clubs.

To help clubs get up to speed, RYA National Race Officers, Paul Jackson and James Ripley will be working with clubs to help them prepare to host their event. Online entry will be handled centrally via the SailingClubManager RestartSailing website, with on the day registration and declaration of fitness to sail also online. Host clubs will have the opportunity to run a practise event ahead of the RestartSailing Regatta.

The RestartSailing Regatta will be open to a variety of sail boats as per the entry criteria at each host club.

The RestartSailing Regatta will be a fantastic opportunity for the sailing community to work together and hopefully celebrate a return to sailing at the end of the summer. The flexible format has been designed for the RestartSailing Regatta to operate under evolving C19 guidelines and to adapt to any variants that may be current at the end of August.

Clubs, classes and sailors are invited to register their interest at the RestartSailing website

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2021 Australian Yachting Championships update
The 2021 Australian Yachting Championships that were scheduled to be held in January next year have been postponed after a review by Australian Sailing.

Australian Sailing will now be exploring options to hold the event from mid-2021.

Several factors were considered when postponing the regatta from its usual January timeslot, one of which was the impact on entries created by the uncertainty of interstate travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Australian Sailing would like to thank the clubs who expressed an interest in holding the event this summer and reconfirm our commitment to hosting the regatta in the updated timeframe next year.

With the 2020 Australian Yachting Championships held at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania in January this year, by postponing the event until at least July 2021 it will ensure annual continuity of one of the premier keelboat regattas in Australia.

Australian Sailing will open a new Expression of Interest process to host the postponed 2021 event when there is more certainty around when the event might be held.

www.revolutionise.com.au/yachtingchamps/

Industry News
The boat show season will start next month and while many shows have been cancelled, others are determined to continue if at all possible.

In recent months IBI has been reporting on numerous cancellations of shows due to be held in 2020, so in contrast we thought it would be worthwhile and helpful to mention those international shows which are still on course to open their gates to the public between now and the end of October.

The first European post-pandemic lockdown exhibition is anticipated to be the Helsinki Afloat Show, which is due to take place from the 13th to the 16th of August.

Helsinki should be followed by Bater I Sjoen, the in-water show in Oslo, from the 5th to the 8th September.

The Atlantic City in-water show in the US is scheduled for the 10th to the 13th September and its veteran show promoter Jerry Flaxman told IBI this week that he is raring to go and will have full safety and security measures in place.

Next will be the Cannes Yachting Festival from the 8th-13th September whose organisers Reed Expo have surmounted numerous obstacles to ensure the show proceeds. Apparently after wavering a number of key companies are now committing to exhibit as there is a sense that this is likely to be a show not to miss out on.

Following Cannes the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle will open for business on the 18th September and will run until the 23rd. This show is a strong selling exhibition serving a large part of western and northern France and is well-timed for the manufacturers who exhibit both power and sail boats up to 18m.

The first show to be held in Germany since boot Dusseldorf last January follows in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance which has had a great track record over the years and draws a large attendance from the south of the country as well as from Austria and Switzerland. It will run from 21st-29th September.

In the US, the Newport and Tampa IBEX and the Tampa public shows have all recently been cancelled and the next major shows scheduled are at Norwalk in Connecticut (19th-22nd September) and the very well-established and attended Annapolis Sail Boat (3rd-6th October) and Annapolis Power (10th-14th October).

Full list on IBI news

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While other Swedish floating boat shows have closed down due to Covid-19, sailing yacht producer Hallberg-Rassy says it intends to host its Open Yard as planned from August 21-25 in Ellös on the island of Orust.

This year, however, will see some major differences. There will be a maximum of 50 visitors inside the yard's production halls at one time and visitors will have to keep their distance. There will also be a limited number of visitors on board each boat at the same time, but thanks to a rolling schedule and extended opening hours there can still be a total of around 1,400 people spread out over time. Everything will be held according to the Swedish Public Health Agency's recommendations.

New-boat exhibitors confirmed so far include Arcona, Bavaria, X-Yachts, Hallberg-Rassy, Najad, Malö, Sweden Yachts and CR Yachts. There will also be a preview of the first two Hallberg-Rassy 50s in production.

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Oyster Yachts has announced it is recruiting over 100 people to join its workforce. With shipyards in Southampton, Wroxham and Ashmanhaugh, as well as offices in Palma and the US, this will expand the UK based company's headcount to over 400 people internationally.

The skills required are predominately within production, with the company looking for experienced laminators, joiners, finishers, electricians and engineers. There will also be opportunities for a number of apprentices to join the company and benefit from time honoured experienced craftspeople within the business.

Oyster Yachts has a full order book for its hand-crafted bluewater sailboats which currently range from 56 to 120 feet and the company is announcing a new sub-50-foot model later this year.

The company started a recruitment drive in November 2019, at that time advertising for 150 new staff. Mujgan Trowbridge, Head of Group HR for Oyster Yachts said, "Despite Covid-19, we managed to hire 64 people, most of whom were required at our composite technology centre at Ashmanhaugh. We are now actively seeking a further 100 staff, 60 to join our Wroxham facility before Christmas 2020 and 40 in Southampton by March 2021."

Speaking about the expanding workforce, Oyster CEO and owner Richard Hadida commented: "After two years at the helm this is a hugely exciting time for Oyster. I'm passionate about Oyster and the skills required to build our beautiful yachts. I will be delighted to welcome more of the very best master craftspeople to the team. In addition, we are continuing to invest in Oyster apprenticeships to grow and safeguard great British boatbuilding skills for the future."

oysteryachts.com

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Nautor's Swan, with more than 2.350 yachts delivered since 1966, redefines its Customer Care Service by creating a new division: Nautor's Swan Global Service.

The new company, born from the merger of the existing service hubs of Palma de Mallorca, Badalona, Villefranche and Scarlino, together with the worldwide authorized service centres, has the main goal to be closer than ever to its customers and respond to all their needs, offering a 360° customer care and after-sales service to Swan Owners.

Nautor's Swan Global Service will be a guardian angel for all the Swan owners around the world, offering refit and maintenance but also racing assistance, original spare part supply, technical consultancy and surveys, yacht management and gardiennage - in fact a total service designed to exceedthe owners' expectations and enhance the Swan ownership experience.

Brand new programs will be specially devised dedicated to the restoration of the older generation Swans, as well a certified maintenance programs.

www.nautorswan.com

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Rhode Island, US-based boatbuilder and marine service firm Waterline Systems announced Monday that it has leased 70,000sq ft of production space at the former Hatteras Boats facility in Hubert, North Carolina, giving the company a significant local presence in the southeast US market.

The company says the facility offers excellent direct access to both the Intra-Coastal waterway and the Atlantic Ocean on a secure, protected site, representing a key opportunity to develop its boatbuilding, service and storage businesses in the region. The site also offers excellent access to the I-95 highway - the main north-south corridor along the US east coast - providing an opportunity to serve large numbers of trailered boats as well.

Launched in 1988, Waterline Systems manufactures Alerion sailing yachts and North Rip fibreglass centre console fishing boats under the Waterline Systems banner, along with a range of aluminium, steel and composite commercial craft sold under its US Watercraft branding.

Uwe Jaspersen
Well-known South African boatbuilder Uwe Jaspersen of Carbo Tech died suddenly at his home on Monday, the South African Boatbuilders Export Council (SABBEX) has confirmed.

Jaspersen was an industry stalwart and innovative builder who recently reported success with his new HammerCat design. He also helped spearhead the Cape 31 sports keelboat and worked previously for Southern Wind Shipyard and Voyage Yachts.

Rob Sharp, a close friend and prominent broker from Abromowitz Sharp, said Uwe's death "leaves a legacy and hole in the industry with shoes that will be immensely hard to fill.

"The yachting world has lost a master boatbuilder and is a poorer place for it," Sharp said. "From repairing Whitbread boats and later Volvo boats to building multiple boats here in SA including long stints at Southern Wind Shipyard and Voyage Yachts before breaking out on his own, Uwe was hugely dedicated to the cause of upping the boatbuilding game here in SA.

"His skills were not limited to boatbuilding and was a handy designer himself. He could do anything with carbon and was the go-to guy here in SA for carbon work in the marine industry," Sharp said.

www.ibinews.com/people/

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The Last Word
Doesn't matter who you vote for, a politician always gets in

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In This Issue
• Dhream Cup
• Ian Lipinski winner of the Drheam Cup 2020 in Class 40
• Encouraging Second Place for Tom Dolan in the Drheam Cup in the Figaro Duo Class
• Kite Racing - Presented by Robline
• The inside story of the Denmark SailGP Team
• New Zealand's Classic fleet grows
• Team NZ's US rivals take in Wynyard Wharf's views after managed-isolation release
• Rossborough Round the Island Race
• Theland NZ Open National Keelboat Championship
• Zoo Station Croatia PWA Slalom World Tour
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Grand Soleil 43 - Jua Kali
• • YYachts Y7
• • FarEast 28R - New Boat
• The Last Word: Edmund Burke

Dhream Cup
Some of the Drheam-Cup / Grand Prix De France De Course Au Large winners are known: first to arrive Tuesday at 10:30 am, the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild (Franck Cammas / Charles Caudrelier) won in the Ultimate on the Drheam-Cup 1100. Second consecutive success in Multi50 on the Drheam-Cup 700 pour Solidaires en Peloton-ARSEP (Thibaut Vauchel-Camus), while on the Drheam-Cup 400, the Englishman Sam Goodchild (Leyton) took the imposed solo, the duo Pierre Leboucher / Benoit Mariette (Guyot Environnement) in doubles. Finally in IRC crew, Amanjiwo (Sebastien Harinkouck) retains his title. Result expected in the evening for the Class40, Multi 2000 and IRC double.

After the Fastnet and the Brest Atlantiques in 2019, the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild achieved new success by hooking the Drheam-Cup / Grand Prix De France De Course Au Large to its hunting roster for the first time. The duo Franck Cammas / Charles Caudrelier , assisted by Yann Elies, Morgan Lagraviere, David Boileau and Yann Riou, will have spent the entire race in the lead, making the entry difference, along the northern coast of Cotentin, compared to Sodebo Ultim 3 (Thomas Covile) and Actual Leader (Yves Le Blevec). "From the first tack at Omonville, we made a little tactical move ashore which worked very well, which allowed us to create a small gap and pass Shambles with the current, which was not the case of our pursuers,explained Franck Cammas, once the line had been crossed. This small gap allowed us each time to position ourselves well in relation to the weather phenomena, while they were forced to take more risks, especially on Monday afternoon, with the last ridge to pass: we took a course a bit more outside, less risky, Sodebo tried to cut the corner, they lost more than 20 miles compared to us. "

drheam-cup.com

Ian Lipinski winner of the Drheam Cup 2020 in Class 40
A return to the competition, and the Class40s did not disappoint - a race full of suspense! At the head of the fleet, an intense duel was played out in the Irish Sea by Credit Mutuel (Ian Lipinski) and Palanad 3 (Nicolas Groleau). Afterwards a significant gap became apparent between these two Class40s and finally, it was the Reason design which took home the prize. Ian Lipinski and his crew (Gwenole Gahinet, Sebastien Picault and Ambrogio Beccaria) crossed the finish line, just off the coast of La Trinite sur Mer, at 11:30pm this Tuesday 21st July 44 minutes and 36 seconds ahead of Mach 40.40 Palanad 3 skippered by Nicolas Groleau, Sam Manuard, Alan Pennaneac'h and Ludovic Aglaor.

Followed by a trio made up of Lamotte Module Creation (Luke Berry), Everial (Stan Thuret) and Virgin Media Business (Ian Hoddle) that pursued them. The first two finally managed to beat the English Class40 and it was Luke Berry with his crew who completed the podium after crossing the finish line around 2am, just a few minutes ahead of Everial.

Arrivals then continued throughout the night. Black Mamba (Nicolas Jossier) finished in 6th position around 4am, followed by Vogue avec un Crohn (Pierre-Louis Attwell), Milai (Masatomo Suzuki) and Vicitan (Didier Le Vourch).

Rankings:
1. Credit Mutuel
2. Palanad 3
3. Lamotte Module Creation
4. Everial
5. Virgin Media Business
6. Black mamba
7. Vogue avec un Crohn
8. Milai
9. Vicitan

DNF Gustave Roussy
DNF Banque du Leman

class40.com

Encouraging Second Place for Tom Dolan in the Drheam Cup in the Figaro Duo Class
Ireland's solo racer Tom Dolan gave his hopes for this year's La solitaire du Figaro solo offshore race a significant boost when he and French co-skipper François Jambou finished second overall on Smurfit Kappa in the Figaro duo class of the 428 nautical miles Drheam Cup yesterday.

For most of the race the Irish/French duo enjoyed a spirited match race against the eventual category winners, French 2012 Olympian Pierre Leboucher sailing with Benoit Mariette, and finished less than five minutes behind the class victors.

Dolan and Jambou were eighth across the finish line overall in the Figaro class which was won outright by Briton Sam Goodchild.

Dolan was pleased with the Smurfit Kappa duo's race and the result, atoning for a disappointing light wind Maitre-CoQ solo offshore race two weeks ago when he finished mid-fleet.

Racing with the Mini Transat winner Jambou, the duo elected to put in some time now to enhance their prospects for next year's two handed Transat AG2R, Transatlantic. And Dolan is preparing to diversify his programme towards selection for Ireland for the 2024 Olympics' mixed offshore racing. The race also represent a gilt edged opportunity to run what will be part of this summer's La Solitaire course.

On returning to base Wednesday Dolan will have the Figaro Beneteau Smurfit lifted out of the water to check for damage after hitting an unidentified object during the race.

tomdolanracing.com/en/

Kite Racing - Presented by Robline
In Kitesurfing there have always been two disciplines, freestyle and racing. Whereas the former used to be more popular. However with the fact that kiteboards are now also able to fly while being on foils, this discipline even got the attention by the Olympic committee and is going to be a fix part of the Olympics in 2024.

Robline with its Garda Series, designed as performance flying lines, took a step into this direction. The Garda Series is designed for Racing - thinner - lighter - stronger - having the creme de la creme like Daniela Moroz and Theo de Ramecourt on board in the Robline Racing team - these lines are not created to make compromises but to deliver. Garda lines are available in 1.1 or 1.4mm and being able to carry weight of around 300kg combined with the best raw material and coating on the market.

You want to know more about these kitelines? Check out the Garda Series here

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The inside story of the Denmark SailGP Team
SailGP and Team ROCKWOOL Racing have launched a new, behind-the-scenes mini documentary series covering the inside story of the Denmark SailGP Team as it prepares for Season 2 of SailGP in 2021.

The docuseries gives viewers access-all-areas to follow the Denmark SailGP Team – led by Nicolai Sehested, the youngest helmsman in the annual, global sports championship – as the athletes embark on a series of Team ROCKWOOL Racing training camps and challenges to sharpen their skills ready for when the world's fastest sail racing returns on San Francisco Bay in April 2021.

Episode one, which airs today and is available across both the team and SailGP channels, features never-before-seen footage as the Denmark SailGP Team, presented by ROCKWOOL, prepares for its debut in SailGP in Sydney, February 2020.

sailgp.com

New Zealand's Classic fleet grows
Excavation ahead of the retrieval of the remains of the 53ft Daring lost in 1865 at the entrance to the Kaipara Harbour - Photo by Classic Yacht Charitable Trust. Click on image to enlarge.

Around 250-300 people crowded into Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron on Sunday afternoon for the ceremonial launch of Ida - the latest, and a superb, addition to the growing fleet of Classic Yachts in Auckland.

The 125-year-old Bailey design is 30ft on the waterline, 45ft overall on the deck and 58ft including spars. She was rescued from an awful fate in Sydney by John Street of the Classic Yacht Charitable Trust - and is the 11th classic vessel on the Trust's register.

The most notable of them all is still a work in progress - the 53ft Daring, dating back to 1863. She was lost on the trying to cross the Kaipara Bar two years later when her master elected to run her up on the northern end of Muriwai Beach after being caught on a lee shore in a SW gale.

She was swallowed by the sands until 18 months ago, emerging after 150 years and was excavated, and is now being restored at Yachting Developments Ltd.

While the current focus is on the America's Cup and latest sailing technology, the Classic fleet forms a vital and very tangible explanation as to why New Zealand sailing and the marine industry it has spawned has a reputation for quality, success and innovation.

Unlike Classic fleets in other countries, New Zealand's is almost entirely comprised of indigenous designs - with most built by their designers.

Richard Gladwell in Sail-World.com

Team NZ's US rivals take in Wynyard Wharf's views after managed-isolation release
After two weeks of isolation, American Magic CEO and skipper Terry Hutchinson soaked up the view and fresh air down at the America's Cup hub after being cleared to leave his central Auckland isolation hotel today.

Hutchinson told 1 NEWS today that his two weeks in managed isolation were fine.

"I would go as far as to say New Zealand should be proud of their representatives at these stations," Hutchinson said.

"They've treated us in the best way possible."

But now that he's out, Hutchinson - who sailed for Team NZ in 2007 off Valencia in Spain - is all about business.

The Cup veteran is part of a group of frontline team members who have been through self-funded isolation, all up costing nearly $750,000.

American Magic's boat arrived in Auckland three weeks ago after undergoing extensive trials back in the US.

www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/sport/

Rossborough Round the Island Race
The 2020 edition of the Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club's 'Rossborough Round the Island Race' is open for entries.

Scheduled for Sunday 9 August, this 45-mile open event is for boats in sportsboat, cruiser/racer and sport catamaran classes. It is anticipated that some 25 boats, carrying over one hundred crew, will come to the line for the 8am start in St Aubin's Bay. Once away, the fleet will head eastwards to the Violet Channel Buoy, on the south-east corner of the Island, and onwards for an anti-clockwise circumnavigation of the Island, returning to St Aubin's Bay for the finish. The leaders are expected to finish by lunchtime, given a fair breeze.

Trophies and place prizes are on offer in all classes with boats racing in the cruiser/racer classes competing for the Club's coveted Jesse Boot and Cabot Memorial trophies.

The Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions have been posted at www.rciyc.je/sailing and boats can enter by completing the form at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/113526761600 (entries close on Wednesday 5th August).

www.sail-world.com/news/230303/

www.rciyc.je

Theland NZ Open National Keelboat Championship
There is still over two months until the 2020 Theland NZ Open National Keelboat Championship, but it is looking set to be the best chapter in the events history, with a raft of big names already populating the eleven-strong entry list.

Highlighting the entry list is a sponsored professional team, Team Theland, which is being led by Olympic Bronze Medalist Sam Meech. The team also includes Olympic Silver Medalist Alex Maloney, Olympic and ETNZ sailor's Josh Junior and Andy Maloney, as well as Theland team member on board.

The final member of this team is RNZYS Sailing Director Laurie Jury who says that having these professionals on the entry list can only be a good thing for this event and the other competitors taking part

Defending champion Nick Egnot-Johnson and his Knots Racing team, ranked 2nd in the world match racing rankings, are returning and will be looking to go back to back after a dominant victory in 2019. Egnot-Johnson and his team are itching to get back into competition after COVID-19 put a stop to their 2020 international event plans

Theland, the brand of Milk New Zealand who operate as one of the largest dairy exporters nationally, are back on board to sponsor the event for the second year in a row.

There are already two all-female teams entered, including the 2019 Barfoot & Thompson Women's Keelboat National Champion Sally Garrett, as well as RNZYS Performance Programme skipper Megan Thomson and her 2.0 Women's Racing Team.

Leonard Takahashi, who has been busy in the last two years sailing for the Japanese Sail GP team and also the Japanese 49er Olympic team, is back home and has also thrown his hat into the ring, another solid entry for this year's event.

Other entries to date include; Jordan Stevenson (RNZYS PP / Vento Racing Team), Anarchy Owner and Skipper AJ Reid, RNZYS PP graduate Peron Pearse, Howard Spencer, Niall Malone (RNZYS PP / Blackfern Racing) and Geoff Gorrie who is bringing a team all the way up from the Bluff Yacht Club.

milknewzealand.com/our-business/theland-farm-group/

Zoo Station Croatia PWA Slalom World Tour
Bol Island, Brac, Croatia: The 2020 Zoo Station Croatia PWA Slalom World Tour event proved a massive success with Bol producing 5 days racing out of a possible 6. Over the course of the last 6 days 12 Men's Eliminations, 13 Women's Slalom Eliminations & 6 Women's Foil Eliminations were able to be completed in solid conditions, while just returning to the racecourse represents a major step in the right direction after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bol is a small beautiful seaside town on the island Brač in Dalmatia, the central part of the Croatian coast. It is most known, besides being one of the few places in Croatia with constant thermal winds, by the beautiful beach the Golden Horn, shaped like an arrow whose top changes directions in line with the direction of the wind.

During the entire summer, when the weather is sunny and stable, Bol is blessed by a thermal wind called Maestral, blowing every day around 15 to 20 knots side-shore between approximately 1PM and 6PM

Results - Men Slalom
1. Maciek Rutkowski, POL, 8.9 points
2. Enrico Marotti, CRO, 17.1
3. Bruno Martini, ITA, 20.4

Results - Women Slalom
1. Jenna Gibson, GBR, 7.0
2. Palma Cargo, CRO, 24.0
3. Alice Read, GBR, 34.0

Results - Women FOIL
1. Jenna Gibson, GBR, 6.8
2. Alice Read, GBR, 7.4
3. Adela Raskova, CZE, 14.0

Full Results

www.pwaworldtour.com

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YYACHTS Y7. POA EUR.

The Y7 was created in collaboration with US designer Bill Tripp, considered one of the world's best naval architects. Our goal was to combine comfortable sailing performance with competitive sailing performance, even on the regatta course.

In conditions where other yachts still use their engines, the sails are already set on the Y7. A displacement of only 29 tons and almost 300 square meters of sail area at wind make move the yacht even in light winds; Y7 owners don't have to worry about the perfect weather all the time.

All halyards, sheets and stretchers run hidden to the steering columns - so the helmsman can operate the Y7 alone at any time. This is not a matter of course for a 70-foot yacht and allows the owner to sail with a very small crew or even on his own.

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The Last Word
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. -- Edmund Burke

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In This Issue
• Women, Millennials And Foil
• 2020 52 Super Series Season is Cancelled, Roll On 2021
• Cover up! Protecting Customers since 1963
• Public voting introduced for 2020 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award
• Laser Masters Sailing
• Sailing in 2020-Where it is Open
• What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine
• Gladwell's Line: A Cup Milestone
• Industry News
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Prospector
• • Ocean Explorer 60
• • Gunboat 57 - VAI VAI
• The Last Word: Ptolemy

Women, Millennials And Foil
Gargnano, Italy: Event 1.2 of the Persico 69F Cup starts Friday, July 24th, in Gargnano. After the first act, ending last week with the victory of FlyingNikka 47 (Lacorte - Zennaro - Bressani), it is already time for the second set of races.

The event brings to the water crews who have a history: from the historic "reunion" between Giulia Conti and Giovanna Micol, who sailed together on 470 at the London 2012 Olympics, now coming together again for their debut in foiling as part of Marco Gradoni's crew. Gradoni is a three-time (consecutive) Optimist World Champion and the winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the sailing world, the "World Sailor of the Year"; what will the most promising 17 years old sailor in the world do on foils?

Also present at the starting line is the "infamous" Claudia Rossi, who returns to racing with Persico 69F after the lockdown. She is hoping to perform well, because she is looking to also participate this season in the "mixed", with her Olympic dream connected to it.

Also participating will be the young crew of the Dutch Kingdom Team: four under 25 who have chosen to train on the Persico 69F to fulfill a dream, to take The Netherlands to the Youth America's Cup. In Gargnano they will participate in the official training - two boys and two girls, born between 1998 and 2000 - who will be called upon to storm the YAC in early 2021 in New Zealand: attention is focused on them, because the games for the America's Cup under 25 have just begun, and the Persico 69F is the only single-type foiling crew currently able to train teams in the set up similar to that of the YAC.

Closing out the teams is the Swiss crew, who already participated in first event, and brings to the second stage new crew members and extra experience.

www.69fsailing.com

2020 52 Super Series Season is Cancelled, Roll On 2021
Organisers, team owners and stakeholders have taken the decision to cancel TP52 World Championship which were due to take place between 14th and 19th September in Puerto Portals, Mallorca.

All of the parties involved have made very effort to set up a safe, inclusive and fair world championships but strict travel restrictions remain in force in Russia, South America and the USA, where many team owners and sailors come from. These seem increasingly unlikely to have been relaxed significantly before September. Correspondingly New Zealand has very strict quarantine requirements for everyone returning to the country after any spell overseas. And in mainland Europe, Spain especially, there are a growing number of local lockdowns as well as a general increase in personal safety requirements.

The 52 SUPER SERIES has recently published its exciting 2021 calendar which includes two venues which are new to the class, Saint Tropez and Baiona.

2021 52 SUPER SERIES Calendar

www.52superseries.com

Cover up! Protecting Customers since 1963
New laws have come into force in the UK today and wearing a face covering is now mandatory when in shops and supermarkets.

During the 'lock down' period, Henri-Lloyd used their European factories for an alternative production. Working in-line with the government's guidance, they created a range of comfortable, breathable and reusable non-medical face coverings, perfect for sailing and sporting activities alongside everyday use.

With wearing a face covering becoming the 'new normal', even INEOS TEAM UK have been sporting them during recent training sessions, Henri Lloyd are offering Scuttlebutt readers an exclusive 15% off their range. Protect yourself and protect others, choose from the 'everyday face covering' to the 'coolmax tube' using the unique discount code SBHL15.

Public voting introduced for 2020 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award
Public voting has been introduced for the 2020 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award as the nomination period officially opens.

The World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award celebrates the effective execution or ongoing delivery of high-impact, highly-replicable sustainability initiatives, aligned to World Sailing's Sustainability Agenda 2030.

This year's award is set to build on the momentum of the past two years by introducing a public vote to help decide the winner, alongside an expert panel of judges.

In its third year, the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award showcases the leading marine-focused sustainability initiatives.

Entries must show alignment with at least one of World Sailing's Sustainability Agenda 2030 targets, and we would encourage submissions which have taken place or been carried out within the last 12 months.

The winner will receive a $10,000 USD prize to help further their sustainability activities, as well as an iconic trophy made from recycled carbon fibre which was sourced from an America's Cup boat and infused with bio resin.

Nominations close on 14th September 2020.

Click here to submit a nomination.

Laser Masters Sailing
A new website for Laser Masters... run by our favourite bon vivant John Robo Roberson, who's currently confined to dreary old Fremantle, replete with sunny skies, fresh winds, nary a hint of Corona virus, handsome men, beautiful women, obedient helpful children and superb wines.

Some updates:
South Fremantle, Western Australia: 23rd July 2020

Kerry Waraker is still optimistic that he will get a good turn out for the South Pacific Laser Masters Championships at Brisbane's Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. Despite the deteriorating Covid 19 situation in New South Wales and Victoria, he is hoping to get at least forty entries.

"The only stopper would be if New South Wales got worse, or they closed Sydney down", he commented optimistically. He believes there is still time for restrictions to ease up before his event starts 7th August.

Currently there are 28 entries, with the majority being standard rigs, but he expects this number to swell in the next two weeks.

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The Norrkoping Sailing Society's Euro Masters Regatta, scheduled for 8th - 9th August on the waters off Arkosund, Sweden, as been cancelled due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Mikkel Gade, Chairman of the Sailing Committee, said in an undated statement, "Under prevailing conditions regarding Covid19, NSS has decided to cancel Master Laser SM 2020. The basis for our decision is the imminent risk of infection spreading in the installation areas and other common areas with the public. Our staff largely belongs to the risk group in terms of age and must not be exposed to virus infection.

"We hope for your understanding. We intend to apply for the event for 2021 and welcome you all again to Norrköping's Sailing Society in Arkösund."

Arkösund is described by Google as "a village in Sweden", and is situated about 110 kilometres south of Stockholm. It looks like a beautiful place to sail, but I bet the water is cold!

We hope they will be able to host the Euro Masters next year.

One to bookmark: lasermasterssailing.com

Sailing in 2020-Where it is Open
Here is an updated list of what to expect in various countries around the world during this time of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

State of the industry during COVID-19 restrictions - 7th July from ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations)

Seahorse August 2020
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

Setting the record - Part II
Frank Quealey moves our 18-foot skiff chronology on with a 'scaling down' to the 6ft beamers and the first appearance of a - or rather the - future America's Cup-winning designer

The yachtsman's yacht
Outremer's reputation for fine long-distance multihulls is driven directly by the personal ocean racing experience of company founder Gerard Danson - for whom safety was non-negotiable

Clean, green and mean
Baltic's 68-foot Cafe Racer really is a yacht for the 21st Century

Karma indeed
Karma... the fruit of the latest cooperation between luxury and performance yacht builders Maxi Dolphin and Wicklow-based designer Mark Mills really is just that

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Gladwell's Line: A Cup Milestone
American Magic, the team of the New York Yacht Club, left their COVID-19 required 14-day quarantine, Wednesday, and hoped to be sailing by the end of the week.

There was too much breeze for sailing on Thursday - and probably too much for a first sail on Friday.

Saturday looks to be ideal. However, Auckland's weather is highly changeable as we have seen with Emirates Team New Zealand's program - and handy three and four-hour weather windows often make a surprise appearance.

The first challenger sailing on the Waitemata is a milestone event for the 36th America's Cup. For the doubters, it is a very visible signal that the event will take place.

For New Zealand sport it is a big step back to normality. American Magic is the first international sporting team to be allowed into New Zealand to compete post-COVID-19.

For American Magic, it marks the end of a sailing hiatus that has lasted five months.

In the context of a "normal" America's Cup cycle, a five-month sailing time-out ending four and a half months before the start of the first Cup regatta would be terminal.

Richard Gladwell in Sail-World.com

Industry News
The Earls Court boat show is to return in 2021.

The show - albeit virtual - will take place under the name of UK Boat Show, offering visitors the chance to visit stands, chat to exhibitors live, watch demonstrations, take part in webinars and do virtually everything that can be done at a physical show - except meet up at the Guinness stand.

It is organised by life-long sailor and virtual technology specialist Andy Beharrell and Beryl Chalmers, former Cruising Association general manager.

UK Boat Show is a social enterprise and the event will be non-profit-making.

Profits from the show will be divided between Sailability (sailing for disabled people), marine conservation charities and sailing as rehabilitation charities.

The show will take place from January 7 - 10 2021. Tickets are available from ukboatshow.co.uk

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The Andrew Simpson Foundation and GP Watercraft have teamed up to help increase participation in sailing.

GP Watercraft is providing Andrew Simpson Centres with demo foiling boats for use on RYA foiling courses, national foiling initiatives and performance foiling programmes. The partnership will help offer foiling tuition on purpose-built, user-friendly foilers for all ages of sailor.

The Skeeta is GP Watercraft's latest third generation foiling dinghy and is designed by Skeeta Foiling Craft. Marketed as the ultimate all-found foiling dinghy, the Skeeta is said to have excellent handling and stability in displacement mode. The dinghy has a scow hull and freely-pivoting foils and over-rotating rig. Its wings can be removed in less than five seconds.

The Nikki is a new dinghy aimed at younger sailors. With a fully open, modern scow, the Nikki has a simple foiling system which reduces the chance of foil crashing and wings which can be installed or removed in seconds. The two-piece carbon fibre mast has different length mast bates to suit the sail size.

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Emerging Australian brand Vaikobi, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bryan Stewart to the Vaikobi commercial team, where he brings vast experience and knowledge to the new role of International Sales and Marketing Manager.

Bryan, who needs no introduction to the global marine industry, has enjoyed a highly successful career to date, working for a number of major sailing and marine brands including Gill Marine, where he was most recently the Director of Sales and Marketing after playing a critical role in the evolution of the Gill brand for over 14 years.

Bryan also held previous roles with UK based marine brands such as, Typhoon, Sola Wetsuits and Body Glove and is deeply connected with the industry through world leading events, high profile race teams and industry bodies.

The addition of Bryan to the Vaikobi Team comes at an important time for the emerging brand. Established in 2013, by Founder and ex Zhik Global Sales Manager Pat Langley, Vaikobi has built an incredibly strong following in the global paddling market and is presently sold in 21 countries around the world.

In 2019, Vaikobi launched their new collection of technical sailing gear, which took the Down Under Summer by storm and enjoyed strong sales and rave reviews from sailors and retailers alike. With Covid-19 putting a dampener on the 2020 Northern Hemisphere season, Vaikobi will now be launching an expanded 2020/21 Technical sailing gear range in October this year ready for the 2020 Down Under Summer and 2021 Northern Summer.

Based in the UK, Bryan will manage the international dealer network and specifically the all-important European market effective immediately.

www.vaikobi.com

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We are pleased to confirm the organization of the Yacht Racing Forum 2020 in Portsmouth, UK, on November 23-24. Organized by MaxComm Communication and hosted by Portsmouth Harbour Marine, the event will reassemble members of the yacht racing community and sailing industry from many parts of the world to discuss the present and future of our sport and do business.

"The health and safety of our delegates and supporters are at the heart of our concerns and planning," says Bernard Schopfer, the organizer of the event. "The Forum will take place in four months' time and the recent announcements by the British Government have given us confidence that we will be able to run the event safely. YRF will ensure all measures are in place which will be appropriate for the prevailing rules in November."

"Preparations for the Yacht Racing Forum 2020 continue and there are already over one hundred confirmed participants, fifty top level speakers while many key global companies involved in the yacht racing industry have confirmed their involvement", says Mark Bowden CEO of Portsmouth Harbour Marine. "We are monitoring the situation very carefully regarding the emerging regulations which will be required to ensure the event is held safely. Portsmouth welcomes the YRF to showcase the city and its strong and vital links to all sectors of the global maritime industry. Portsmouth is ready and open for business again and is preparing to host the first UK based edition of the Yacht Racing Forum."

Details of the Forum, such as the speakers or the draft conference programme are available online. Other supporting activities will be communicated as they are confirmed given the last few months of uncertainty.

www.yachtracingforum.com

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With many important boat shows cancelled this year, UK dealers are keen to invite clients to an event this autumn.

Ancasta International Boat Sales Ltd and Sea Ventures (UK) Ltd are excited to announce that stock will be available to view from leading brands at the Ocean Village Boat Show, taking place at the MDL marina this September.

This event will be an ideal opportunity to compare and contrast more than 80 new boats in a safe and managed environment. The show will be open between the 11th - 20th September 2020. Entry will be free, but only those pre-registered for tickets will be able to gain access to the show. Tickets will be available online from 3rd August via the MDL Marinas website.

Easily accessible, MDL's Ocean Village Marina delivers a premium destination for potential buyers to view boats, speak to dealers and enjoy dining in the surrounding restaurants and bars.

Boats on display include:

Prestige 590 & 520
Beneteau Gran Turismo 32
Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 & 41
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 & 40.1
Lagoon 42 & 46
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 & 490
Jeanneau NC33 & NC37
Leader 33
Merry Fisher 895 & 1095
Marlin 895
Excess 12

If you are in the market for a new sail or powerboat this event is designed for you, allowing ample time to research models and explore your options.

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The Last Word
Mortal as I am, I know that I am born for a day. But when I follow at my pleasure the serried multitude of the stars in their circular course, my feet no longer touch the earth. -- Ptolemy

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In This Issue
• Nominations open for 2020 election of World Sailing Board of Directors
• Melges World League - King of Tuscany Cup
• Compact. Light. Retractable -Introducing the CLR™ Line of Harken Mooring Winches
• 23rd Match Race Germany moves to Pentecost 2021
• Queensland's Golden Days
• 2020 Goodall Roofing Sonata National Championship Delayed To 2021
• Jules Salter: "For Many Of Us, Our Tour De France Win Is Our Favourite Win Ever"
• Nicolas Troussel, Skipper Of Corum L'epargne, Officially Registered For the Vendee Globe
• Boris Herrmann Leads IMOCA Globe Series
• Junior Offshore Group Home Ports Regatta
• Featured Brokerage:
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• • Kuankun - Soto 48
• • Reichel/Pugh 52 Custom - Cape Fling II
• The Last Word: Alan Barth

Nominations open for 2020 election of World Sailing Board of Directors
World Sailing's Election Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2020 election of the World Sailing President and Vice-Presidents.

World Sailing Member National Authorities, in good standing with World Sailing, are invited to nominate individuals for election and candidates wishing to stand for election are now able to request the Election Pack by email.

The election of the World Sailing President and Vice-Presidents takes place every four years at the General Assembly. All full World Sailing MNAs in good standing are entitled to be represented and vote for the President and seven Vice-Presidents.

The deadline for the close of nominations is Sunday 6 September 2020 (eight weeks prior to the General Assembly). A candidate must have five or more nominations to be put forward for election.

The next World Sailing General Assembly will take place on Sunday 1 November 2020.

Election Rules

Melges World League - King of Tuscany Cup
Fremito d'Arja by Dario Levi is the "King of Scarlino". Piero Poggi dominates the Melges 14 fleet

The Tuscan appointment with the Melges World League ends with a complete series of regattas, both for the Melges 20 and Melges 14 fleets.

At the end of the eight races held between Friday and today, the winner in the Melges 20 fleet is Dario Levi's Fremito d'Arja, who put the seal on the victory only at the end of the very last race of the series, thanks to which he managed to pull off by one point Brontolo by Filippo Pacinotti, silver medal, and Russian Bogatyrs by Igor Rytov, third with 28 points.

In the Corinthian division, reserved for non-professional sailors, the victory goes to Siderval by Marco Giannini, followed by B.Lex by Benedetta Iovane and Mojito by Florian Rixner.

The Melges 14 fleet, at the very first event in the 2020 season, completed six regattas, the maximum scheduled by Notice of Race. Undisputed leader of the weekend is Piero Poggi, who already in the inaugural day had stood out with three consecutive bullets, followed on the podium by the very young Leopoldo Sirolli and Alessio Muciaccia.

Leaving Scarlino, the Melges 20 fleet will meet again at the end of summer in Puntaldia, the same location which will host the World Championship in October. Appointment set in Liguria for the Melges 14, which on 19 and 20 September will race in Lerici for the second event of the 2020 Melges World League.

Melges 20 fleet rankings

Melges 14 fleet rankings

Melges 20 King of Tuscany Notice Board & Results

Melges 14 King of Tuscany Notice Board & Results

Compact. Light. Retractable -Introducing the CLR™ Line of Harken Mooring Winches
After an uneasy start to this sailing season, it's encouraging to see boats returning to their sailing grounds. As harbors fill and dockage becomes more difficult to find, sailors will discover a little help backing into their stern-to accommodations is welcome. Harken's line of CLR docking winches are uniquely made to do just that.

How Harken CLRs Work
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The compact form of the CLR winches make it possible for yachts to mount one in each aft quarter and one in the bow. Together, three CLRs can reduce the need for engine and thruster power while helping crews moor stern-to-dock.

The CLR line features unique geometry, weighing just 33% of its competition, occupies 40% less horizontal and 50% less vertical space while delivering comparable mechanical advantage. The patented drum system and unmatched power/size ratio means less space is needed and less weight is added.

The CLR winches are available in aluminum, chrome, steel, and customizable and come in six sizes appropriate for power and boats from 13-91 m in length. The range offers holding powers from 600 to 12000 kg. Call your Harken representative today to learn more about CLR winches.

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23rd Match Race Germany moves to Pentecost 2021
There are 300 days remaining until the 23rd Match Race Germany takes place over the 2021 Whitsun Festival. That is much less than a year away and the positive message from the organizers after the difficult decision not to host Germany's leading sailing Grand Prix this year. "We fought like lions, checked all options again and again, discussed it with our loyal partners and the sailors", says Sports Director Eberhard Magg. "But as a result of the recently updated infection protection regulation of our state government in Baden-Württemberg, we see no more responsible way of holding Match Race Germany like everyone ever involed knows and loves it in this year overshadowed by the Corona pandemic."

The founders and organizers of Match Center Germany have the full support of Langenargen's Mayor Achim Krafft, the members of the Yacht Club Langenargen and the crew of the traditional sponsor family on their course. Like other friendly organizers of top regattas of the international World Match Racing Tour (WMRT), the makers of Match Race Germany are already focusing on the new start next year.

The date of the 23rd edition of Germany's top matchrace gala has already been set: The 2021 Match Race Germany will take place from May 20 to 24. Free practice is scheduled for the days ahead of the event.

www.matchrace.de

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Queensland's Golden Days
Bob Miller (aka Ben Lexcen) and the controversial Taipan in 1960. Click on image for photo gallery.

With the Brisbane 18 Footers' Sailing Club celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2020, it's a good time to reflect on the 'golden days' of Queensland's 18 Footer racing when they made such a significant contribution to the development and achievements in the sport.

Queensland 18 Footer designers, boat builders and sailors won more Australian Championships than NSW teams had done up until the late 1950s. The result of their ideas and innovations not only changed the style of the boats, but also shaped the future of Sydney 18 Footer racing forever.

A big statement, but one that is difficult to deny.

From the first official Australian Championship in 1912-1913 Season, Queensland competitors won 20 of the first 35 championships staged up to, and including, the 1957-1958 regatta.

Since Mark Foy's original event in January 1892, there was little, or no change during the Big Boat Era, which lasted until the 1930s, but what followed in the first half of the decade is what changed the future of the Sydney 18 Footer racing scene.

The first fifteen Australian championships had been dominated by two skippers. Legendary NSW skipper, Chris Webb won four official titles between 1914 and 1927. Queensland's Colin Clark won three between 1918 and 1923.

Things began to change in the early 1930s when the fleet in Brisbane began to dwindle as boat owners were reluctant to replace old boats with new ones, due to the rising costs and the difficulty of maintaining the large number of crew members required to sail them.

Queensland designers began applying the principles of aerodynamics to boat building which resulted in a radical new type of 18-Footer. The new boat, Aberdare, was a no heel skiff with a 7ft beam and depth of 2ft. She had a lighter hull and smaller rig and carried a crew of 7-8 men, compared to the 12-13 needed in the big boats.

Off the wind, Aberdare produced great speed with mainsail, reaching jib, ringtail and peak head spinnaker, and was so fast that she was soon christened "the Galloping Ghost." Skippered by Vic Vaughan, Aberdare won four consecutive Australian Championships between 1933-1934 and 1936-1937, and was a dominating figure in 18-Footer racing.

The success of the new concept was the beginning of the end for the 'big boats' but when the Sydney club (Sydney Flying Squadron) refused to register the new narrow beam boats for their local sailors, a group of those wanting the new boats formed their own club, which was originally known as the NSW 18 Footers Sailing League (now known as the Australian 18 Footers League).

That was when the future of Sydney 18 Footer racing changed forever. -- Frank Quealey

Full story in the Australian 18 Footers League

2020 Goodall Roofing Sonata National Championship Delayed To 2021
Following the announcement earlier in the year of the Sonata National Championships returning to Cowes, Isle of Wight for their 44th edition of the annual event and after a gap of 18 years, the organising team have had to take the hard and sad decision to delay the 2020 Goodall Roofing Sonata National Championships to 2021.

The whole world has been shaken by the COVID 19 epidemic which has had a huge impact on day to day life, and the 2020 yacht racing season. Wanting to wait and leave the decision as late as possible whilst heeding the latest government guidance the organising committee have taken the difficult decision, taking into account many factors. However, in its place the Island Sailing Club will host a Sonata Open event on the 22nd/23rd August 2020, involving just racing adhering to the government social distancing advice (Unless social distancing and current rules change). The event is open to all Sonata teams who are invited to come and compete, not just South Coast based boats!

Continuing their unwavering support of the Cowes Sonata fleet, Goodall Roofing have confirmed their commitment to support the National Championship when they take place in August 2021 and will be supporting the Cowes Sonata Open.

Event site

Jules Salter: "For Many Of Us, Our Tour De France Win Is Our Favourite Win Ever"
Isle of Wight based Brit Jules Salter is a Volvo Ocean Race winning navigator who clocked up his fourth participation on the last edition sailing with AkzoNobel. The round the world race may have been his pinnacle challenge but the quiet, super smart, highly respected Salter has lost nothing of his enduring passion for being on the ocean. As he tells Tip & Shaft here, he rises to and enjoys every kind of challenge, from Tuesday night racing on a Sonar on the Solent, sailing in the evergreen quarter ton class to winning the TP52 World Championship on Platoon, and winning the 2010 TP52 MedCup with Emirates Team New Zealand. This week he had his first real experience of racing two handed offshore when he sailed to third on the SunFast 3300 Leyton in the IRC two handed class on the 428 nautical miles Drheam Cup, racing with Henry Bomby. There was even time to reminisce about his favourite ever team win, the Barlo Plastics' Tour de France a la Voile triumph which happened twenty years ago next weekend. Salut...

Why the Drheam Cup Jules and how did it come about? How was it?
It came up quite late on. Henry Bomby got in touch and said did I fancy doing it. I have seen him out practising in the Solent quite a lot and bumped into him on the dock and we chatted on the Volvo when we were both on different boats. I have helped him a bit with the navigation stuff and told him how I would approach it. I learned a lot from him about how they do the small boat short handed stuff so it was really interesting.

Is this a passing interest or a route you see yourself going down for personal satisfaction or professional reasons? Obviously there is a lot going on at the moment. I have seen a lot of this style of boat starting to sail in the Solent more. There was a big double handed fleet out front of my bedroom window the other day, a JOG race I think, and having not seen any boats on the Solent for so long, to suddenly see 80 boats really piques your interest, also I have a couple of friends who are buying the SunFast 3300, they are going to do the Fastnet and things like that. It seems to be the thing now and that is a great. Anything that gets people out on the water sailing in the UK, keelboat sailing for younger people and older people and get some good racing going.

Full interview in Tip & Shaft

Nicolas Troussel, Skipper Of Corum L'epargne, Officially Registered For the Vendee Globe
Nicolas Troussel qualified for the Vendee Globe after completing 2,000 nautical miles (3,700 km) of solo sailing on the boat CORUM L'Epargne.

This official registration is another step forward in the project, which brings together Nicolas Troussel and CORUM L'Épargne and began what is now over 2 years ago. As a result, Nicolas Troussel will be able to participate in the Vendée Globe with his new CORUM L'Épargne built by the Mer Agitée yard.

Following on from this qualifying passage, Nicolas Troussel is getting back down to his preparation for the Vendée Globe 2020 with the support of a very high-level team of sailors including Sébastien Josse, Nicolas Lunven and Thomas Rouxel.

Boris Herrmann Leads IMOCA Globe Series
With a little over three months to go until the start of the 9th Vendee Globe and following the preparatory Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne event run earlier this month, the championship ranking that groups together the IMOCA skippers has been turned on its head.

Indeed, after the 6th event since June 2018, it is the German skipper Boris Herrmann (Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco) who has taken the lead, with 236 points, ahead of Fabrice Amedeo (Newrest - Art & Fenêtres), 217 points, and Jeremie Beyou (Charal), 212 points. Of note, at the foot of the podium, Briton Sam Davies (Initiatives-Cœur) is just 4 points shy of 3rd place!

The new IMOCA Globe Series Championship, initiated by the Class in 2018 with the racers and race organisers, will complete its first cycle at the end of the Vendee Globe. The final event, which scores a coefficient of 10, will see the crowning of the IMOCA Champion in early 2021. A second cycle will then commence, taking the fleet through to the Vendee Globe 2024.

Top ten rankings
1. Boris Herrmann, Seaexplorer - Yacht Club De Monaco, 236 points
2. Fabrice Amedeo, Newrest - Art & Fenetres, 217
3. Jeremie Beyou, Charal, 212
4. Samantha Davies, Initiatives-Coeur, 208
5. Paul Meilhat , 206
6. Kevin Escoffier, PRB, 195
7= Yann Elies, 192
7= Charlie Dalin, Apivia, 192
9. Yannick Bestaven, Maitre Coq IV, 187
10. Thomas Ruyant, Linkedout, 180

www.jog.org.uk/enter-race/

Junior Offshore Group Home Ports Regatta
The Junior Offshore group (JOG) are pleased to announce that entry is now open for the Home Ports Regatta weekend to be held on the 29th and 30th August in the Solent.

The weekend racing will start with a longer course leaving the Cowes start line, heading out to Poole bay and returning to finish outside of Cowes Isle of Wight. Day 2 will be a shorter course around sailing marks in the Solent.

Courses will be modified to suit conditions.

JOG endeavours to promote competitive sailing whilst not encouraging unnecessary risk of COVID 19 transmission.

Just a few of our measures include limiting crew numbers and ensuring competitors can return to their home ports during the 2-day regatta. Competitors can also opt to race using their non-spinnaker rating.

Entry is open to both JOG and non-JOG members for IRC rating boats with a TCC limit of 1.200 and no lower limit providing yachts comply with Category 4 world sailing regulations.

Early entry Fees - until 21st August
Members Entry Fee - £25 Non-Members - £50
Fees increase by 25% after the 21st August and entry closes at 5pm 26th August.

Entries will be limited and are on a first come basis.

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The Last Word
Character assassination is at once easier and surer than physical assault; and it involves far less risk for the assassin. It leaves him free to commit the same deed over and over again, and may, indeed, win him the honors of a hero in the country of his victims. -- Alan Barth

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In This Issue
• America's Cup Shocker
• Falmouth Sailing Week
• (Focused) passion - 52 Super Series
• Shirley Robertson ponders sailing return at Paris 2024
• Conrad Colman Forced To Halt His 2020 Vendee Globe Project
• Sebastien Simon: a new pair of foils for the Vendee Globe
• Sir Robin sails on Brittania
• OK Dinghy legend Goran Andersson inducted into OKDIA Hall of Fame
• High profile entries for NZ Open Keelboat Nationals
• Royal Cork Tricentenary At Home Regatta Schedule
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America's Cup Shocker
American syndicate Stars + Stripes are reportedly hoping to use Team New Zealand's first boat so it can compete in the Prada Cup challenger series.

In a stunning development, the struggling US team - who have run out of time and money to build their own AC75 - are seeking permission from the America's Cup independent arbitration panel to use a boat built in another country and take over Team NZ's 'Te Aihe', Newshub reports.

However, Stars + Stripes will have to convince the panel and fellow challengers from Italy, Great Britain and America to receive an exemption to bend the rules, which forbid the use of a boat built in another country.

While Te Aihe is unlikely to be as competitive given the significant developments teams are making to their second generation AC75s, America's Cup historian Tom Ehman says an exemption would infuriate the other challengers and give Stars + Stripes vital insight into where they stand compared to the other three teams - Luna Rossa, American Magic and Ineos Team UK - without having to race them.

"This has never happened before," Ehman told Newshub. "It's outrageous.

"They'll be as mad as hell ... Challengers betraying other challengers.

"I'm calling them Stars & Stripes Team NZ."

www.nzherald.co.nz

Falmouth Sailing Week
The Port of Falmouth Sailing Association has announced that the sailing and racing side of Falmouth Week is to go ahead in August. Nigel Sharp and the PoFSA team had met twice a month to provisionally plan towards organising the regatta.

"It was difficult at times as we felt we were looking through an out of focus pair of binoculars" said Neil Andrew, Race Management Officer. When the Falmouth Town Falmouth Week organising committee decided it was no longer possible to hold any shoreside or music events it looked as though PoFSA were going to have to put away our flags and starting guns as well.

Competitors from last year were contacted to gauge interest in holding a regatta that could be organised within government legislation and the responses returned that meant it was a viable proposition. Meanwhile Cowes Week, Royal Dartmouth Regatta and Fowey Week were announcing cancellation so the pressure was on. It wasn't until July 11th that sufficient easing of restrictions gave the team the green light to go safely ahead.

A slimline Falmouth Sailing Week will now take place over four days, 12th - 15th August. There will be two racing fleets in the Carrick Roads and out in Falmouth Bay with the start lines close to Pendennis Point. This will make a great viewing place to watch the action out on the water.

falmouthweek.co.uk/sailing-week/

(Focused) passion - 52 Super Series
Just as sailors who collect bikes legitimately claim each has a purpose and a use, so Gladiator owner Tony Langley has gathered his mini fleet of three TP52s, each for specific requirements. The ebullient, passionate British owner may increasingly enjoy the variety of domestic corrected-time racing at home on the Solent and forays to the USA and the Caribbean to race, but the 52 Super Series is his pinnacle challenge.

Langley and his Gladiator team are one of the five crews who raced at the first ever 52 Super Series regatta, Barcelona's Conde de Godo Trophy, in May 2012. And though his recent schedule has meant missing a couple of Super Series events to race at the New York Yacht Club his pursuit of perfection remains undimmed.

Full story in the August issue of Seahorse

Shirley Robertson ponders sailing return at Paris 2024
Two-time gold medallist Shirley Robertson has floated the idea of a return to competitive Olympic sailing.

The 52-year-old Scot has concentrated on broadcasting since her second Yngling class triumph at the 2004 Games in Athens.

But she has started competing in the double-handed class, which will be a new sport at the 2024 event in Paris.

"You need sponsors and all that stuff, but I'm really enjoying it," Robertson told BBC Radio Scotland.

"There's still life in the old dog yet. It's different, it's offshore and you sail through the night." While sailing back to her home in Isle of Wight with co-skipper Henry Bomby, Robertson said it was a privilege to interview at recent Olympics athletes who have "this incredible single minded pursuit of excellence".

"Now I don't do it, I miss that - to have that single focus every day is pretty special," she said.

www.bbc.com/sport/sailing/53517634

Conrad Colman Forced To Halt His 2020 Vendee Globe Project
A lack of funding has finally required Conrad Colman to call time on his plans to be on the 2020 Vendee Globe start line on November 8th. The Kiwi solo racer's heroic finish, sailing the final 750 miles under jury rig after his mast broke, making the line after a painstaking two battles to take 17th, was one of the outstanding feats of the 2016-2017 race.

Colman, who holds dual New Zealand/US citizenship, says he has worked tirelessly since the finish of the last race to try and make sure he would be on the start line this time, but he has not achieved his budget and needs to terminate his entry process.

"I have been achingly close to getting the money on several different occasions with different companies. First time I was ready to sign a contract when I got a text message when I was in the departure lounge ready to go, telling me it was all off. That was the first disappointment." 36 years old Brittany based Colman recalls, "Then I entered the race and chartered the boat and got very, very close just before COVID locked everything down. That fell apart. Then I had another hot, hot prospect which went close but in the end they said my profile did not match what they wanted, they liked me, they loved the race but I was not going to be playing to win."

Conrad Colman had chartered the 2004 Marc Lombard design which he had named Ethical Power which was started life as Roland Jourdain's Sill.

www.vendeeglobe.org/en/news/

Sebastien Simon: a new pair of foils for the Vendee Globe
It's one of the trademarks of a top athlete, to know how to bounce back. After breaking his foil on the Vendee Arctic Les Sables d'Olonne, Sebastien Simon has moved swiftly with his team. "I was immediately supported by my partners, which freed me from an obvious stress. Then, as soon as I stopped the race, we considered what it would take to be ready for the start of the Vendee Globe. The first requirement was that an independent expert study had to be carried out to understand what happened." One of the most reputable experts in the industry has been called in who is not linked to any of the parties involved. The idea is to try to understand what happened, although I doubt we will have the actual answers before the start of the Vendee Globe.

At the same time, Arkea-Paprec's team decided to start two new foils at the Persico yard in Italy. The structural calculations have been entrusted to the New Zealand company Pure, one of the leaders in this area. "The foils will be strengthened, but we are sticking with the C-shape. This will allow us to continue training before the Vendee Globe as we still have an intact foil and a replacement foil".

However, the deadlines are going to be particularly tight. "The new appendages should be delivered just before the boat is moored in Port Olona, a few weeks before the start of the Vendee Globe. Of course this is far from an ideal situation for the young sailor from Les Sables d'Olonne, the 2018 La Solitaire du Figaro winner who had programmed his preparation to be at the start of the race in shape to be a potential winner. "This compromised preparation puts me back in the pack with the underdogs. But nothing is ever for certain. In 2016, a similar misadventure happened to Armel Le Cleac'h. That didn't stop him from winning the event.

www.vendeeglobe.org

Sir Robin sails on Brittania
Sir Ben Ainslie and the INEOS TEAM UK sailors take Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the first person to sail single-handed non-stop around the globe in 1969 (312 days solo at sea!), for his first foil.

OK Dinghy legend Goran Andersson inducted into OKDIA Hall of Fame
The name Goran Andersson is synonymous with the OK Dinghy class. In May 2020 he was inducted into the OKDIA Hall of Fame at his home on the island of Tjorn, near to Marstrand, in Sweden.

Goran Andersson was World Champion in 1965 and 1966 after previously representing Sweden in the 1960 Olympic Games in the Finn class. But perhaps his greatest legacy was creating the Marinex brand in Marstrand, where he moved with his family at the age of 10.

The 2020 OK Dinghy World Championship was supposed to be sailed in Marstrand, a place that during the 1960s and 1970s was one of the major strongholds of OK Dinghy sailing in Sweden. During the Worlds it was planned to induct Goran into the Hall of Fame to acknowledge his outstanding contribution to the class. Unfortunately that could not happen due to COVID-19, so in May OKDIA Vice President Jonas Borjesson went to visit Goran on Tjorn to not only make the presentation, but also to interview him for the forthcoming OK Dinghy magazine.

High profile entries for NZ Open Keelboat Nationals
There is still over two months until the 2020 Theland NZ Open National Keelboat Championship, but it is looking set to be the best chapter in the events history, with a raft of big names already populating the eleven-strong entry list.

There is an exciting mix of up-and-coming and experienced sailors, weekend warriors, along with a great diversity of male and female sailors already set to be involved.

Defending champion Nick Egnot-Johnson and his Knots Racing team, ranked 2nd in the world match racing rankings, are returning and will be looking to go back to back after a dominant victory in 2019.

Royal Cork Tricentenary At Home Regatta Schedule
Royal Cork Yacht Club is planning a very special weekend for the club and its members at the Tricentenary At Home Regatta next month, from 28-30 August.

The weekend's scheduled kicks off on Friday 28 August with keelboat racing and the 1720 Southern Championships.

Saturday 29 August will see all fleets racing in the morning, followed by the Tricentenary Parade and Admiral's Salute in Cobh in the afternoon.

After the parade, members are invited to berth in Cobh and attend the opening of an exhibition on the history of the club at the Sirius Arts Centre, and/or attend the Quays Restaurant for an informal gathering and food. For more details see the expression of interest form.

Fleet racing resumes on Sunday morning 30 August, with the afternoon's family fun activities featuring crab fishing, boules and a bring-your-own picnic ashore, and a parents' Optimist race on the water.

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We are stuck with technology when all we really want is just stuff that works. How do you recognize something that is still technology? A good clue is if it comes with a manual. -- Douglas Adams

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In This Issue
• National Sailing Hall Of Fame Announces The Sailing Museum
• Bermuda Gold Cup Still Plotting October Running
• The yachtsman’s yacht- Outremer
• Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing hopefuls and Ireland’s ‘Total Produce’ partner up for Round Ireland Yacht Race
• Don Street Celebrates 90th Birthday At the Dragon Derby at GHYC
• European Tour of The Ocean Race Confirmed by Richard Brisius
• Rolex Big Boat Series on Hold Until 2021
• Rolex Swan Cup
• Industry News
• Larry Pardey
• Featured Charter: Ultim Emotion 2 - Trimaran Ultim Maxi 80
• Featured Brokerage:
• • TP52 - Gladiator
• • Victory '83
• • Goetz Farr 53 Custom
• The Last Word: Jacob Bronowski

National Sailing Hall Of Fame Announces The Sailing Museum
Newport, R.I. USA: The National Sailing Hall of Fame announced today that its new home will be named The Sailing Museum, offering an innovative multi-media experience dedicated to celebrating sailing’s heritage, showcasing its heroes and inspiring generations of sailors to come.

Situated in the historic Armory building on the waterfront in downtown Newport, The Sailing Museum will feature more than 11,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, displays chronicling the history of the sport, and galleries honoring inductees into the National Sailing Hall of Fame and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. The Sailing Museum experience has been developed by Healy Kohler Design, a recognized leader in interactive museum and sports hall of fame design. The museum is scheduled to open in Spring 2022.

The heart of The Sailing Museum will be galleries for the National Sailing Hall of Fame and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame, honoring the achievements and commitment to excellence of those men and women who have contributed to the sport of sailing at the highest levels. Like Hall of Famers from across the sports world, these sailing stars undergo a rigorous and competitive nomination and selection process to earn this honor.

In addition to the Halls of Fame, The Sailing Museum will feature a mix of high- and low-tech interactive exhibits with built-in “stealth learning” components that share the principles of sailing and provide seasoned sailors with opportunities to test their skills and knowledge.

Experience a sneak peek of The Sailing Museum through the rendered virtual tour.

thesailingmuseum.org

Bermuda Gold Cup Still Plotting October Running
Decision on celebratory 70th regatta set for late August

Organizers for the Bermuda Gold Cup, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s $100,000 match racing regatta, have set Aug. 31 as the deadline to decide whether this year’s event, the planned 70th competition for the King Edward VII Trophy, will take place.

The Bermuda Gold Cup, presented by Argo Group for the benefit of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), is scheduled Oct. 25-30. The event of the World Match Racing Tour had been scheduled in May until the novel coronavirus COVID-19 forced the closing of Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport in March as Bermuda’s government prohibited non-residents from entering the island. A field of 16 crews, between 65 and 70 sailors, is planned in addition to other personnel, both local and international.

“Our primary concern is the safety and health of the participants, the Club members and staff, Bermudians as a whole, and of course we defer to the Bermuda Government and their health experts to help frame those standards and protocols,” said regatta chairperson Leatrice Oatley in a letter addressed to competitors. “We have decided that Aug. 31 will be our BGC ‘Go/No-Go’ date to make a decision based on the COVID criteria.”

The criteria being monitored relate to travel, both globally as well as to and from Bermuda, quarantining, both in a competitor’s home country and in Bermuda, testing availability, local boating restrictions with regards to social distancing and accommodations.

bermudagoldcup.com

The yachtsman’s yacht- Outremer
Outremer’s reputation for fine long-distance multihulls is driven directly by the personal ocean racing experience of company founder Gerard Danson – for whom safety was non-negotiable

At one end of the scale are the money-no-object speed machines. At the other end are docile cruising cats heavily laden with furniture, equipment and domestic systems. It’s almost a binary choice, but in the middle of the multihull performance spectrum one brand stands alone. Outremer has built a unique reputation as the only major catamaran builder that offers a balanced compromise between these two extremes.

It wasn’t always that way. Most builders started off in the 1980s making cats that were fast, comfortable and fun, aimed at experienced sailors who wanted to cruise long distances and win a few races, too.

Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing hopefuls and Ireland’s ‘Total Produce’ partner up for Round Ireland Yacht Race
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Irish offshore sailors Conor Fogerty and Susan Glenny have announced their two handed entry, “Total Produce” to the challenging SSE Renewables Round Ireland Sailing Race which will commence on the 22nd August 2020 from Wicklow. The 704 nautical mile race around Ireland from Wicklow to Wicklow was postponed in June due to Covid 19 and is now scheduled to go ahead in August.

Conor and Susan have been sailing together since 2018 and this will be their second joint entry to the Round Ireland Race

Last year it was announced that mixed pairs offshore keelboat racing would be a new Olympic class at the Paris 2024 Olympics and from inception Conor and Susan have expressed their intention to qualify to represent Ireland in 2024.

For the Round Ireland Race the pair will race aboard their state of the art foiling Beneteau Figaro 3 race yacht, “Total Produce.”. The 35 ft Yacht was the first IRC foiling boat in Ireland and is one of a selection of yachts that could be used for the 2024 Olympic event.

Conor Fogerty from Howth was Afloat Sailor of the year in 2017 and Glenny who’s family are from Kilkerly, Louth is the highest scoring female skipper in the RORC global offshore sailing series 2019. Both are extremely experienced offshore sailors with over 35 transatlantic crossings between them.

For further press information please contact: andconorsusan [AT] gmail [DOT] com

Don Street Celebrates 90th Birthday At the Dragon Derby at GHYC
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Veteran sailor Don Street celebrated his 90th birthday last Sunday sailing at the Glandore Harbour Dragon Derby, this is a 14 race series of short Dragon races sailed on Saturday and Sunday.

Don is the oldest helm by far in the fleet at Glandore and his Dragon built in 1937 is also the oldest dragon by far sailing the GHYC fleet.

Based on this photo from Saturday’s races he can still lead the fleet and show us young one’s how to sail a Dragon, Congratulations Don on your 90th Birthday. -- Cormac O'Carroll

European Tour of The Ocean Race Confirmed by Richard Brisius
The start of The Ocean Race is postponed to October 2022, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While announcing a new 10 year plan, plans for a European tour of the toughest race around the world are already being considered half of July.

Steffie Plomp from Zeilhelden (Sailingheroes), had an interview with Richard Brisius, chairman of The Ocean Race, who officially confirmed the European tour for 2021.

Besides the start of the European Tour in 2021, Brisius told us that this event may be open to other classes than the VO65 and IMOCA 60. “Let us know when you are watching what this race should be about and what you want to see in The Ocean Race Europe” Brisius said.

“With short offshore legs between European cities the tour will be a bit of a festival format”it will be a good preparation period for teams and organizers. For host cities and sponsors the European circuit will be attractive as well.

Rolex Big Boat Series on Hold Until 2021
Due to the ongoing global pandemic, the 2020 Rolex Big Boat Series hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California, has been canceled.

The premiere West Coast regatta draws sailors from around the country and was scheduled for September 17–20, 2020, with four days of racing for invited one-design classes, ORR boats greater than 30 feet and a Classics division for boats built prior to 1955 and at least 48 feet in length.

The event was also to serve as the J/88 North American Championships and the Express 37 Pacific Coast Championships.

The next Rolex Big Boat Series is scheduled for September 15-19, 2021.

rolexbigboatseries.com

Rolex Swan Cup
Nautor’s Swan is delighted to announce that the 2020 edition of the beloved Rolex Swan Cup will be taking place 7 to 13 September, organized by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in the stunning yachting hub of Porto Cervo, Sardinia.

Over 60 competing yachts, Nautor’s Swan, the YCCS and its longstanding partner Rolex will come together in a convivial atmosphere for the “Celebration of the Sea” theme over the week-long festivities, which marks the 21st edition of the event.

The regatta – the second of the 2020 Mediterranean season and one of the largest set to take place this year – will be carried out in full respect of the Italian Government’s guidelines for the safety and health of all participants. In keeping with the “double soul” racing/cruising spirit of Nautor’s Swan, the competition will span seven classes from both the classic and modern eras of the brand’s far-reaching history, while a number of fun and engaging post-race activities related to the “Celebration of the Sea” theme will take place over the course of the week.

The Rolex Swan Cup’s seven classes will include the Swan Maxi Class (vessels of 60 feet and above), Swan Grand Prix Class (vessels below 60 feet), the historic Sparkman & Stephens Class, and the Swan One Design Classes (including for the ClubSwan 36, ClubSwan 42, Swan 45 and ClubSwan 50 fleets).

yccs.it/en/regate-2020/

Industry News
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“What I think our customers will like about Harken Marine Grip is what it doesn’t do,” said Jim Andersen, Harken USA Sales Manager. “It doesn’t get hot in the sunlight or oxidize. It doesn’t come off in pieces when it’s removed or abrade skin or clothing. It doesn’t make promises it won’t keep.”

The grip tape was developed by a surfer in Hawaii to mimic the performance of surf wax without its negatives - with durability and practicality in mind. The cost-effective, non-skid grip tape is easy to install and clean, remains in place without peeling, sheds water and grime and won’t burn feet. Product test data shows that Harken Marine Grip improves wet or dry footing better than the other commercial adhesives and waxes tested.

Harken Marine Grip can be found at Harken dealers in 60-foot rolls, strips of multiple sizes and unique, hexagon-shaped pieces that can be assembled to create larger customized areas. The colors available are black, grey or translucent white.

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A reminder that abstracts for High Performance Yacht Design Conference (HPYD7 -- March 2021) are due by Saturday 1st August

If you would like to present a paper at the next HPYD conference, whether in person or by video link, please ensure that we have received your abstract by the end of Saturday 1st August.

Our technical team will review submissions and authors will be informed by 14th August if their abstract has been accepted.

Receipt of your full paper will then be due by 1st December 2020.

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Ancasta Race Boats appoints new US broker to support expansion

Alex Higby will head up the new office, joining the Ancasta Race Boat team with over a decade of high-profile yacht racing experience, including America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, as well as extensive yacht brokerage experience.

“Alex will be an asset to the company and connect our large European and Australasian client database with the USA,” says Sam Pearson, who leads the European operation. “With the complex and niche nature of our business, outreach and product knowledge is everything and this new addition will only open more doors for our clients.”

Yacht racing will soon be back on the calendar and with a globally connected team of brokers, Ancasta Race Boats is ready to help owners on their next yacht racing journey.

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Helly Hansen, a global leader in technical sailing apparel, will partner with The Ocean Race, sailing’s toughest team challenge.

In 1981, the Race welcomed its first all-Norwegian team, sporting Helly Hansen as their official team gear, featuring the classic flag stripe design still used in today’s collections. In the decades to follow, The Ocean Race continued to drive innovation in the sport while Helly Hansen continued to deliver cutting-edge, performance-driven technologies and designs, including outfitting the winning Ericsson team in the 2008-09 edition of the race.

As new high-performance racing boats used in subsequent editions raised the bar for technical sailing gear, demanding apparel that could withstand the increased speed and pressure, Helly Hansen delivered jackets with improved HELLY TECH® waterproof, breathable fabric and stow-away facemasks for added protection. In the 2014-15 edition, the brand outfitted the all-women’s Team SCA, featuring innovative, gender-specific designs that are still used across existing collections.

Today, Helly Hansen’s Ægir offshore collection is the direct result of having worked closely with The Ocean Race teams through the years. Last refined with the MAPFRE team in the 2017-18 race, the Ægir line is the culmination of 5 generations of design improvements, using the sailors’ feedback to create and develop gear they can trust to withstand even the harshest environments.

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The new virtual London boat show, set to take place in January 2021, has been postponed.

Organisers Beryl Chalmers and Andy Beharrell, say the general uncertainty in the marine industry together with severe economic problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have led to the decision.

“Companies from boat builders to electronics to chandlery and charterers have had a very hard time this year with virtually no income,” said Andy. “It’s hard to take on a new concept in that sort of scenario.

“Without exception, all potential exhibitors were very positive about the idea of a virtual show and most said they would be interested in a show for 2022. Spending money in this current climate was difficult.”

The show was to have been organised with an Earls Court backdrop, resurrecting the look and feel of the London Boat Show pre-Excel days. It had been planned to run it as a social enterprise.

And he explained he is now planning to organise a virtual cruising conference in the Spring which again will be a social enterprise raising funds to help disabled people to go sailing.

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The UK’s Bainbridge International, one of the world’s oldest sailcloth and hardware manufacturers, has announced a management buy-out and restructure.

According to a statement released today, managing director Andrew Smith has acquired the company with the help of outside investment and the support of the management team.

The restructure sees the retirement of Jan O’Connor, who has been with the business for over 12 years and the owner for the last six years. Gavin Lacey will remain as the company’s commercial director.

Laurence Mead, who provided the investment for the acquisition, joins the board as non-executive chairman.

Andrew Smith has been with Bainbridge for six years, bringing with him a wealth of experience in textiles in general, and sail-making in particular, both technically and practically. He has been instrumental in returning the company to its roots as a sailcloth and fabric specialist.

Established in 1917, Bainbridge is one of the world’s oldest sailcloth and hardware manufacturers.

Alongside the sailcloth, Bainbridge says it plans to continue to develop and invest in their AquaMarine brand along with the supply of a wide range of marine products. In the UK Bainbridge already distributes a wide range of brands for the marine aftermarket and OEMs.

ibinews.com/mergers-acquisitions

Larry Pardey
Celebrated bluewater sailor and author Larry Pardey has died. He was 81.

The Canadian-born Pardey and his wife Lin garnered fame after they built a 24-foot Lyle Hess sailboat and sailed it around the world while writing about their experiences. They spent a good chunk of their adult lives sailing the globe in both directions, logging more than 200,000 miles and becoming celebrities in the cruising community.

After 11 years, they built a larger Lyle Hess sailboat and continued their travels. Neither boat had an engine. They eventually made their base on Kawau Island off the coast of New Zealand's North Island.

In recent years, Pardey suffered from Parkinson's and Parkinsonian dementia. He had been confined to a rest home in New Zealand since suffering a stroke last year.

Should you like to help keep his memory alive, you can make a small donation to help maintain and expand the Larry Pardey Memorial Observatory at the children's camp here at Kawau Island.

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The Last Word
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In This Issue
• Wicklow Sailing Club Cancels Round Ireland Yacht Race 2020
• Airlie Beach Race Week ready to roll - on and off the water
• Clean, Green and Mean - Baltic Yachts
• Royal Southern YC Charity Cup Regatta
• Dry run the new Rolex Fastnet Race course with Virtual Regatta
• First MC38 regatta win for Swish
• RNZYS announces two talented teams for Youth America's Cup
• First Regatta at Kellett Island Awarded Clean Regatta Certification
• OK Dinghy fleet hoping for Bandol return to contest inaugural Autumn Trophy
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• The Last Word: Father Guido Sarducci

Wicklow Sailing Club Cancels Round Ireland Yacht Race 2020
In a decision which will resonate with the national and international sailing community, and following intensive meetings all day, organisers Wicklow Sailing Club in concert with their many stakeholders have decided at 1845hrs today (Monday) that the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic make it inadvisable and impossible to stage the SSE Renewables Round Ireland Yacht Race 2020, which had already been put back by two months to August 22nd in the hope of a significant improvement in the general health and hazard situation.

Statement from Wicklow Sailing Club

The sharp rise in global Covid-19 cases has forced Wicklow Sailing Club to cancel this year's SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race, due to start on Saturday 22nd August. The next staging of the blue ribband sailing event will now take place in June 2022.

As early as March of this year, the 21st edition of the race was headed for a record turnout in excess of 60 teams in what would have been the Round Ireland's 40th Anniversary year.

Following the introduction of initial Covid-19 lockdown restrictions the original start date of June 2020 was postponed to 22nd August to allow time for virus counter-measures to take effect. Even with Covid restrictions in place, entry numbers for this year's rescheduled race from Irish and international competitors held around the 50-boat mark.

In the months since the postponement, Wicklow Sailing Club has been consulting diligently with various stake-holders including race participants, sponsor SSE Renewables, Wicklow County Council and Irish Sailing among others to agree a range of mitigation measures onshore and offshore to allow the race event to proceed safely while adhering to Covid-19 guidelines.

However, despite these mitigations, Wicklow Sailing Club has taken the decision to cancel this year's SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race in the best interests of participants and volunteer support crews, and in response to concerns around the recent sharp rise in global Covid-19 cases.

The next edition in 2022 of the 704-nautical mile race that has been dubbed "the Kilimanjaro of Sailing" is unaffected at this time.

roundireland.ie/wp/

Airlie Beach Race Week ready to roll - on and off the water
Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) officials are pleased to announce that a healthy fleet of 70 boats will take part in the 32nd running of Airlie Beach Race Week Whitsundays Festival of Sailing, where a week-long sailing program and a fabulous social calendar awaits all.

To be held from 6-13 August, competitors are readying for a 'State of Origin' style battle, with the bulk of boats representing Queensland and NSW due to ongoing Corona Virus restrictions.

A variety of fast designs will take to the course in the Multihull Racing field, among them Dale Mitchell's ORMA 60, 'ORMA W60'. The Queenslander has upgraded to the formerly named Frank/Team Vodafone Sailing.

Mitchell says the 60 foot trimaran "targets average speeds of 18 knots to windward in 25 knots of breeze, or 30 knots on a broad reach. The top speed achieved by the previous owners was 45.6 knots," which is extremely fast.

Heading the fleet for IRC honours is NSW's Ray Roberts with his Botin 40, Hollywood Boulevard and Trailable Yachts defending champion, Masquerade (Tom Vujasinovic, Qld), returns. The Cruising divisions will again provide the most eye-catching colour on the course each day with their large numbers, with Performance Racing and Sports Boats divisions joining them on the water. -- Di Pearson, ABRW media

www.abrw.com.au

Clean, Green and Mean - Baltic Yachts
Baltic's 68-foot Café Racer really is a yacht for the 21st Century

Breaking new ground. Easy to say, but for Baltic Yachts that is genuinely the core of its DNA. It is almost 50 years since Baltic Yachts was founded on a simple principle, based on a refusal to accept the "norm" and to explore new boundaries. In 1973 five men, young at that time, eloped from Nautor to start their own boatyard and build the very finest sailboats in the world together with a group of native talents from the Bosund region in Finland.

They wanted to create top quality, comfortable cruising yachts with racing potential and with lighter displacement than their competitors' boats, not only to boost performance but also to make life easier and more enjoyable, and they had the idea that hi-tech materials and methods could do this.

Full story in the August issue of Seahorse

Royal Southern YC Charity Cup Regatta
The Royal Southern YC has published the Notice of Race for the August Charity Cup with racing in the Solent over four days from 8th to 11th August, 2020.

Racing will be organised for IRC and Club Racing yachts, IRC Doublehanded, Sportsboat and Dayboat classes, and will include two race management teams and course areas using Solent courses and laid windward leeward courses. Details of the number of races and the schedule for the different classes can be found in the Notice of Race.

All of the racing, race management and facilities ashore will be organised in line with HM Government guidance and regulations on Covid -19 and we will follow all recommendations from the Harbour Authorities. Skippers will be required to ensure that their crew complies with Government guidance and social distancing. Entries will be open to :

IRC Doublehanded
IRC Yachts sailed by a crew of 3 to 6 people
Club Racing Yachts using the VPRS Handicap system sailed by a crew of 2 - 6 people
J70 Sportsboats sailing with 3 people
XODs sailed by 2 people

On Line Entry is now available at: yachtscoring.com
For more information about the Royal Southern Yacht Club

www.royal-southern.co.uk

Dry run the new Rolex Fastnet Race course with Virtual Regatta
Just over a year out from the August 2021 start of the race proper, potential competitors, armchair sailors and gamer enthusiasts from all over the world will have the opportunity to try their hand at competing on the new course for the Rolex Fastnet Race, in the online game created by Virtual Regatta.

The first part of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's premier offshore event remains the same - leaving Cowes, heading west down the English Channel, passing Land's End and crossing the Celtic Sea to the Fastnet Rock off southwest Ireland, before returning to the Channel, leaving Bishop Rock to port. But, for its next edition, the finish has moved to Cherbourg at the top of the Cotentin Peninsula, some 70 miles due south of Cowes. This change to the world's most popular offshore race increases its distance to 695nm.

Following the new course, Virtual Regatta's Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail at 1200 UTC on 3 August 2020. It will provide players with the opportunity to compete against friends, family, colleagues or fellow sailing enthusiasts in a race based on real weather data aboard their own Class40. The game is free to play, but the more competitive can pay a small fee to upgrade their equipment. While the 'real' Rolex Fastnet Race is the world's most well subscribed offshore race with more than 350 entries expected on the start line in 2021, ranging from 100ft Ultime maxi trimarans to mums and dads on their 30ft family cruisers, the Virtual Regatta fleet will dwarf this, their offshore events regularly seeing more than 30,000 entries.

Among the virtual competitors this year will be two-time Volvo Ocean Race winner Phil Harmer. The Australian was part of Ian Walker's crew that set the present monohull Rolex Fastnet Race course record aboard the VO70 Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing in 2011.

The virtual Rolex Fastnet Race can be played on a computer at: virtualregatta.com and on a smart phone via the Virtual Regatta Offshore App available for download from the Apple Store / Google Play Store. Those wishing to play must register with Virtual Regatta.

First MC38 regatta win for Swish
Close to two years of shooting for a MC38 one design class top result finally yielded Steve Proud's Swish team the main prize, on dreary Pittwater in the shortened five-race Act 4 winter pointscore.

The Middle Harbour Yacht Club skipper named his team one by one, a special mention going to longtime tactician Billy Sykes. "Billy has been with me from the start, he's put a great team together. We've got some excellent sailors. Nobody's putting tickets on themselves; we just get out there and do the job."

A second by two points for John Bacon's Dark Star - looking resplendent following a recent makeover in Newcastle - is a great result for the local team. "We're really happy and I'm really pleased for Steven, Billy and the Swish team - they have worked so hard," Bacon acknowledged.

Most Valuable Player of the series goes to Dark Star's mainsheet Darren 'Twirler' Jones, who heads home to South Australia for his second quarantine stint in as many months, following a MC38 weekend regatta. "He's done 28 days in quarantine for the Dark Stars," Bacon pointed out.

Third in Act 4 went to Lazy Dog, Shaun Lane and Quentin Stewart's MHYC team who opened day two with a bullet off Mackerel Beach on Pittwater's western shoreline, then slid back in the rankings when the track was shifted to an area known as 'big pond', the expanse north of Scotland Island.

A south-moving and deepening low pressure system brought heavy rain and changeable breeze to the fleet on Sunday July 26, mostly south swinging to an easterly flow, 8-10 knots. On the verge of a fourth and final race, an attempt to make up part of Saturday's two race shortfall, the heavens opened. The downpour reduced visibility and played havoc with the wind, RPAYC race officer Steve Merrington deciding another start was optimistic, and the cold and saturated had probably had enough.

RNZYS announces two talented teams for Youth America's Cup
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has today announced that they will now be entering two teams into next year's Youth America's Cup event in Auckland, as well as announcing the sailors for both teams.

Initially the RNZYS received eighty eight applications for the team, this was then reduced to seventeen, and then to twelve. The squad then underwent a significant fitness testing and interview process. It became very clear that there was an overwhelming abundance of young female and male talent within the squad, making the selection process impossible for selectors to determine who should make-up the final team. The RNZYS has therefore made the decision to enter two very strong teams.

The two teams who have been selected both include four starting sailors plus a reserve male and female for each team. The teams selected are as follows;

RNZYS Youth Americas Cup - BLUE
Starters: Nick Egnot-Johnson, Charlotte Porter, Alistair Gifford, Celia Willison
Reserves: Zak Merton, TBC*

RNZYS Youth Americas Cup - WHITE
Starters: Leonard Takahashi, Megan Thomson, Josh Wijohn, Crystal Sun
Reserves: Taylor Balogh, TBC*

*The female reserve for each of the teams are still to be confirmed.

The team's first outing together will be at the Yachting Developments NZ Match Racing Championship where they will be aiming to prove the decision was the right one. Training is underway and a strong internationally recognised coaching team is also planned to ensure they receive the best possible chance against a very experienced group of entries.

The Youth America's Cup will take place over a three week period in the off sailing days of the Prada Cup Challenger Series finals and America's Cup match, the dates are February 18th - 23rd, March 1st - 5th, and March 8th - 12th 2021.

www.youthamericascup.com

First Regatta at Kellett Island Awarded Clean Regatta Certification
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club is pleased to announce that Nations' Cup 2020 has been awarded Silver Level Clean Regatta certification by Sailors for the Sea.

Clean Regatta is a certification programme administered by Sailors for the Sea, a nonprofit organisation that educates and empowers boaters to protect and restore our oceans and coastal waters. At Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, we believe that we have an obligation and a responsibility to operate in a sustainable manner. By supporting proper recycling of paper, glass, metal and plastic, participants contributed towards the Club's goal of achieving Clean Regatta certification for all sailing and rowing events going forward.

Previously, the Club's Hong Kong Race Week and Boase Cohen & Collins Inter-School Sailing Festival, both sailed out of Middle Island, have been awarded the highest of accolades in achieving Gold level Clean Regatta certification for the past two years and this new award for the Nation's Cup is the first certification for a regatta at Kellett Island from Sailors for the Sea.

rhkyc.org.hk

OK Dinghy fleet hoping for Bandol return to contest inaugural Autumn Trophy
OK Dinghy sailors across Europe are keeping their fingers crossed that they can return to Bandol in September for the inaugural Autumn Trophy. The Notice of Race has now been published and online entry is open for the four-day event at Société Nautique de Bandol.

The club hosted the hugely successful 2018 European Championship, and ever since then, sailors have been clamouring to go back for another major event. Bandol's idyllic beachside location on the Mediterranean, the welcoming hospitality of the family based club, and the wonderful food and wine make it the perfect venue for the class.

After the class has had to cancel all its major events so far this year due to COVID-19, everyone hopes this one can go ahead. There has already been a lot of interest from Denmark, Germany and UK, and providing further travel restrictions are not brought in, the turnout is expected to be high.

This beautiful half model of His Majesty's OK Dinghy, TH27, 'Vega' was disposed of by World Sailing during the 2017 office move from Southampton to London, but was offered to the class for safekeeping. The class is very proud of this heritage and very happy the half model has been saved and put to good use.

Racing in Bandol is scheduled to take place from 16-19 September. Keep your fingers, and toes, crossed...

The Notice of Race and the Entry Form can be found here: events.okdinghy.org

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In This Issue
• A First Sail On The Waitemata
• Royal St. George Yacht Club Host 10th Revived Irish International 12 Championship
• Seahorse Sailor Of The Month
• 2020 Forward WIP European Championship
• 49er and Nacra 17 Class Championships in 2023 and 2024
• Bahamas Shuts Down to U.S. Tourists; Boaters Still OK
• J/111 North American Championship Moved to Spring 2021
• Japanese sailor Shiraishi eyes Vendee Globe win
• Launchings
• Jean-Francois de Premorel
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Swan 115-003 Highland Fling 15
• • Maxi Botin Partners 72
• • 2016 MAT 1180 - "Datacom"
• The Last Word: Hunter S. Thompson

A First Sail On The Waitemata
American Magic completed a milestone five-hour sailing session on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour on Monday. The team's AC75 racing yacht, DEFIANT, had been dormant since concluding its final training day at the team's winter base in Pensacola, Florida in early March.

A combination of cancelled America's Cup World Series events in Europe, the team's COVID-19 safety precautions in Pensacola and a 9,000+ mile ocean journey to New Zealand kept the team on shore for nearly five months. While logistics, design work, the production of American Magic's second AC75 and other projects kept the 145+ person Challenger busy, a return to sailing was welcome.

American Magic completed a milestone five-hour sailing session on Auckland's Waitematā Harbour on Monday. The team's AC75 racing yacht, DEFIANT, had been dormant since concluding its final training day at the team's winter base in Pensacola, Florida in early March.

Royal St. George Yacht Club Host 10th Revived Irish International 12 Championship
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This class was designed in 1913 by George Cockshott as the British Racing Association 'A' Class. The class was adopted by the International Yacht Racing Union on 1st. January 1920 and thus it became the International 12 Foot Class. The class was the only dinghy class to compete at the 1920 Antwerp (Belgium) Olympic Games, at Oostende.

Today many 12 Foot Dinghies still exist in Ireland, having been in the same families for many years. Some are unused and located in barns while others are used as yacht tenders. In 2010, Gail Varian organised a revived Irish championship at the Royal St George Yacht Club.

The 10th anniversary of this revived championship for historic prizes will be held at the Royal St George Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Sunday 13th September in which the modified Dublin Bay 12 foot dinghies with a mainsail and jib will sail against the International 12 foot Dinghies with just a mainsail on equal terms.

The organisers would like to hear from any Irish owners of 12 Footers. -- Vincent Delany in Afloat magazine

For more information contact delanyvincent [AT] gmail [DOT] com

View past winners of Sailor of the Month

Seahorse Sailor Of The Month
This month's nominees:

Ian Lipinski (FRA)
Where to begin? Two wins in the Mini Transat, having won every race in the class over a period of 18 months, wins the TJV in the Class40 at a canter, sets a round Britain record, also at a canter, then heads to Cherbourg where he cleans up in the Dhream Cup. In the Minis, which to the outsider can look a bit chaotic, Lipinski raised the bar with his fastidious level of preparation. It is only a matter of time before he is on a good Imoca. At which point watch out, world

Bill Hardesty (USA)
Seems the local San Diego sailor who won this year's San Diego to Vallarta classic on a Hobie 33 has form. Now he's 'full-time' racing his 33-footer two-handed with his son, Liam, who is six, but before all that it seems he'd racked up world titles in the J/70, Etchells, Melges 20 and Farr 40 along with three Match Racing titles as tactician alongside our own Ian Williams. Roughly a dozen in all. But nothing comes close to that race to Mexico. Apparently they even had fun?

Last Month's winner:
J Manuel Ballastero (ARG)
On the left in the picture: 'This adventure is just a glimpse of Juan Manuel's life' - Alfaro Guerrez; 'An extraordinary son who crosses the Atlantic alone to be with his 90-year-old father (far right) on Father's Day, every mother would vote for him!' - Paula Marya; 'A wonderful attitude, facing the pandemic madness just as a real sailor should' - Juan Pablo Fregonese; 'I'm so proud of my dear friend' - Matias Talamonti; 'Chapeau, Captain' - Matias Bonora.

Seahorse Sailor of the Month is sponsored by Musto, Harken McLube & Dubarry. Who needs silverware, our prizes are usable!

Cast your vote, submit comments, even suggest a candidate for next month at seahorsemagazine.com/sailor-of-the-month/vote-for-sailor-of-the-month

2020 Forward WIP European Championship
The 49er and Nacra 17 Classes with Host Club Union-Yacht-Club Attersee, on Lake Attersee, Austria are proud to announce the 2020 Forward WIP European Championship. Racing will be from September 28 to October 4 for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17.

After a halt to global racing in March, this will be the first time for teams to come together and race in a Championship since the World Championship in Geelong in February. Additionally, it will have been 18 months since the last Class Championship in Europe, with two Worlds Down Under, so many European based teams will be anxious to get some class racing.

The regatta will not be like other championships. We are eliminating as many mass gatherings from the regatta as possible. For example, we will have an electronic notice board, a zoom skippers meeting, no meals/snacks after racing, and we are considering having zoom protest hearings. We will aim to eliminate or reduce all aspects of personal contact on shore, while keeping our racing as much like normal as possible.

49er and Nacra 17 Class Championships in 2023 and 2024
The 49er and Nacra 17 bids for major championships for the years 2023 and 2024 deadline was meant to be September 15, 2020. However, due to the global uncertainty created from the Covid - 19 pandemic, we have decided to delay the bid closing date until December 15.2020.

If your club or region wishes to host our classes for any of the following regattas please get the bid documents from the class manager.
2023 or 2024 World Championship
2023 or 2024 European Championship
2023 or 2024 Junior World Championship
2023 or 2024 Short Track World Championship

We have filled our championship schedule for 2021 and 2022, and will proceed with announcements forthcoming. Thank to you to the bidders who were not selected.

49er.org/

Bahamas Shuts Down to U.S. Tourists; Boaters Still OK
The Bahamas just closed its borders to tourists from the United States in an effort to control an uptick in COVID-19 since it reopened them on July 1. Tourists from Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union are still welcome there, as are recreational boaters and private charters from the U.S.

Dr. Hubert Minnis, the prime minister of the Bahamas, announced the new measures in a nationwide address on Sunday night. "Our current situation requires decisive action," he said.

Under his orders, all Bahamasair outgoing flights to the U.S. stopped immediately.

cruisingodyssey.com

J/111 North American Championship Moved to Spring 2021
The J/111 Class Association and Annapolis Yacht Club have determined, because of the varying levels of infection and disruption across the world, that this year's J/111 North American Championship scheduled for October 29-November 1 will be raced as part of the Annapolis NOOD April 30-May 2, 2021. The Class will instead hold its East Coast Championship in Annapolis during the previously scheduled Halloween weekend 2020. The Organizing Authority has been closely monitoring the worldwide developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. They understand the commitment of time and money required to participate in a Continental Championship, as well as the enormous resources that our hosts dedicate to such events.

Allan Terhune, Event Chair, said, "Last week, we had a great meeting with several J/111 owners. While Annapolis YC was ready and committed to hosting the event, the owners were in agreement that with the uncertainty of events, moving to the spring of 2021 will ensure that the J/111 Class and AYC will have an event that is worthy of being a North American Championship. I am very excited for the decision and look forward to the great sailing on schedule this fall and also in 2021 on the Chesapeake Bay."

Japanese sailor Shiraishi eyes Vendee Globe win
As far as Kojiro Shiraishi is concerned, a Japanese sailing the gruelling Vendee Globe round-the-world race is akin to a Frenchman taking up sumo wrestling.

"It's a miracle," says Shiraishi who will return to the epic high seas adventure in November after making his debut four years ago.

Back in 2016, the sailor, who hails from Kamakura, a Pacific coastal town to the south of Tokyo, cut a dash by posing on the quay at the start line dressed in traditional Japanese costume and carrying a ceremonial sabre in his belt.

Now, the 53-year-old has a high-performance boat, sponsors, as well as the status of a professional sailor.

Shiraishi's love of the high seas and single-handed racing was nurtured in his home town.

It became a full-blown love affair after meeting mentor Yukoh Tada, the pioneering Japanese yachtsman who committed suicide in 1991.

Each craft sailed by Shiraishi bears the name 'Spirit of Yukoh'.

"I got to know the Vendee Globe thanks to my master, Yukoh Tada.

"I came to see the start of the race three times and I said to myself that one day I will do this race," Shiraishi told AFP.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Launchings
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Snapshot of the design process of the new 52ft day sailer/racer by Performance Classic Yachts for a UK client with a very sustainable all-electric build planned. Design and naval architecture by Peart Yacht Design. Structural engineering by Waterfront Composite Solutions.

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Elan Yachts is pleased to announce that construction of the first Elan GT6 - the Slovenian shipyard's brand new flagship model - was completed on Friday 17 July and is now being prepared for launch on the Adriatic coast.

A next-generation fast cruising yacht built in premium hi-tech materials with distinctively sleek lines and a unique, luxurious interior, the 49ft GT6 has a high-performance hull and sailplan drawn by Humphreys Yacht Design and is the first production sailing yacht ever to be styled by Studio F. A. Porsche.

Preliminary tests and sea trials of the first Elan GT6 will soon be under way. After a comprehensive optimisation process to maximise its performance and ease of handling, the GT6 will be available for public viewing from October onwards.

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Spirits were high at the Gunboat factory as we launched the third Gunboat 68 of the series! This launch carried particular significance as a marker of adaptability beyond the typical call of duty, even for yacht building.

Gunboat Managing Partner, Benoit Lebizay explains, "Completing 6803 in the current environment definitely was not business-as-usual amidst lockdowns and border closings. Nevertheless, the launch date has only been delayed by 3 weeks, which is a testimony of the hard work and dedication of the build team and more broadly of the entire Gunboat team and all our partners & suppliers. We have received incredible support from the owner and absolutely no pressure to rush the completion of the boat. With careful consideration, we were able to make the call collectively that there was a way to combine both protecting our workforce and continuing the build. This was not a small endeavor, and there is enormous pride in achieving this milestone today."

Born for adventures SEA TILT moved straight into sea trials. Commissioning progressed quickly from basic equipment checks and hoisting sails for the first time to load testing, and the sea trials crew were rewarded with thoroughbred performance. She just wants to sail!

www.gunboat.com/series/gunboat68/

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Hull No. 1 of the new LM46 performance cruiser is underway at Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding in Thomaston, Maine, with launch planned for late 2020. The project, a collaboration between Lyman-Morse founder Cabot Lyman, his son and company president Drew Lyman, and Kiwi designer Kevin Dibley, will produce a high-performance, cold-molded yacht with the comfort and ambiance of a wooden boat but delivering 10 knots of speed under both sail and power. The yacht has been designed and engineered for superior handling and low maintenance, equipped with only the essential systems for enjoying an uncomplicated, rewarding experience on the water.

Partnering with longtime friend and acclaimed Kiwi yacht designer Kevin Dibley, we've designed the LM46 to return sailing to being about sharing time with friends and family, enjoying a drink in the cockpit after a great day underway, and appreciating the beauty of our surroundings. Comfort doesn't come from jamming every shoreside amenity into your boat, it comes from the reassuring motion of a Douglas Fir/Western Red Cedar hull sliding quietly through the water, the knowledge that you have everything you need aboard (and nothing more), and the satisfaction of owning a yacht that makes a statement about its owner. Our goal for the LM46 is simple: To have you sailing within 5 minutes of stepping aboard, and to be able to step off within 5 minutes of picking up your mooring.

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The Hylas H60 adopts innovative design and construction techniques to bring broader appeal to a well established brand. We are excited to continue our long partnership with world class designer Germán Frers, once again testing the boundaries of performance, functionality and quality for bluewater cruising yachts. Being built at the Hylas Yard she also keeps our reputation for great value very much intact.

Primarily designed to be light work when short handed, this uncomplicated sail plan can be handled without difficulty. A great fit for a couple looking for the modern cruising lifestyle. This exciting new development stays true to the Hylas core competence of safely crossing oceans in comfort and style.

From the integrated bowsprit with a receiving case for a self launching anchor to the automated telescoping passerelle at the transom this vessel brings a new level of simple elegance to cruising.

www.hylasyachts.com/sailing-yachts/h60/

Jean-Francois de Premorel
Jean-Francois de Premorel passed away on July 14 at the age of 64. Little known to the general public, he nevertheless had thousands of boaters enjoying boats he had conceived. He played central role in Jeanneau, Prestige and Lagoon development

At the end of the 1970s, competition sailing celebrated classic monohulls, until 1978, when Canadian Mike Birch won the Route du Rhum on a small yellow trimaran. From then on, nothing would be the same again.

Without hesitation, Premorel left for the United States to meet the men who had built the boat and learn about the construction of epoxy moulded wood. Back in France, the Jeanneau shipyard asked him to create a prototyping unit, which would become Jeanneau Techniques Avancees (JTA).

Out of this cauldron of ideas, the most beautiful racing multihulls for the likes of Philippe Poupon and Florence Arthaud would come out, with in parallel, the development of yachting models, including the first Lagoon (a 55-footer).

In 2000, Jean-Francois took the helm of the Jeanneau shipyard where he was general manager before handing over to Didier Gregory. He then became a member of the Beneteau Group's Board of Directors, but did not stay there for long. What he liked most of all is to create, invent and develop.

He then decided to set up his own consulting firm and with Jean-Paul Chapeleau, Jeanneau's CEO since 2008 and a long time accomplice, he relaunched the Prestige Yachts range. Together and in close collaboration with the Italian firm Garroni Design, they reinvented the Prestige range, which became a brand in its own right. Today, Prestige Yachts is a marquee name in the world of flybridge yachts over 50 feet thanks to models such as the Prestige 500, of which more than 450 units have been built.

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In This Issue
• Tokoloshe II and PowerPlay triumph in Race the Wight
• The Voiles de Saint-Tropez
• PULITA - SEMPLICE - VELOCE - Maxi Dolphin
• The AC75 | Designed to Fly
• Return to Team Sports
• For The Record
• How To Use Flares in an Emergency. Take Heed...
• Seawanhaka International Challenge Cup
• Fowey Week to Go Ahead with Revised Programme of Racing
• Bob Roscioli
• Featured Brokerage:
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• • Ocean Pearl
• The Last Word: W. H. Auden

Tokoloshe II and PowerPlay triumph in Race the Wight
A race around the Isle of Wight on Saturday 1st August marked the return to competitive racing at the Royal Ocean Racing Club, the first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 133 boats took part with Mike Bartholomew’s Tokoloshe II taking the double win for Monohull Line Honours and the race overall after IRC Time Correction. Multihull Line Honours went to PowerPlay, helmed by Peter Cunningham.

Class Winners included; Giovanni Belgrano’s Whooper which was also second overall; Ross Applebey’s Scarlet Oyster, Jim Driver’s Chilli Pepper and Richard Palmer’s Jangada. However, the real race winners were the NHS and the Scaramouche Sailing Trust, with over £5000 (all entry fees) going to the noble causes.

Mike Bartholomew’s GP42 Tokoloshe II was the overall winner of the race and topped the podium for IRC One ahead of two other FAST40+ yachts. RORC Vice Commodore James Neville racing INO XXX and Ed Fishwick’s Redshift, were second and third in class.

MOD70 PowerPlay, skippered by Ned Collier Wakefield, with Peter Cunningham on the tiller also did the double. Taking Monohull Line Honours and the win after MOCRA time correction. James Holder’s Dazcat Slinky Malinki was second and Al Wood’s Dragonfly was third in the MOCRA Class.

www.lesvoilesdesaint-tropez.fr

The Voiles de Saint-Tropez: Competitors being confirmed, reception procedure on shore specified
For the 250 or so competitors who have pre-registered for the Voiles, the validation of their participation is crucial. It is an obligatory step to confirm their inscription on the coveted list of participants for this event which is, as usual, overly subscribed and by waiting list only. This is especially important this year as all regatta starts, for the classic boats as for the moderns, will be given in front of Saint-Tropez. This early confirmation of participation also increases the chances of having pride of place in the port of Saint-Tropez.

There will be a whole new spectacle for the participants and public alike with the new format, over two weeks, separating the fleet according to boat size making it possible to get a closer look at boats never before welcomed inside the port during the event. Previously, of the 300 boats that usually take part in the event, only around half were able to have a place in Saint-Tropez. The rest of the fleet, for safety reasons in the event of strong weather, have been obliged to take a berth in neighbouring ports around the Gulf.

Provisional Programme 2020:

Week 1: The Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September: registration for boats up to (approx.) 20 meters (except for certain classes)
Monday 28th September: racing for modern yachts
Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th September, Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd October: racing for modern yachts and classic yachts
Thursday 1st October: Challenge Day
Saturday 3rd October: prize giving (week 1)

Week 2: The Voiles Super Boats
Sunday 4th and Monday 5th October: big boat registration (Wally, IRCA, Maxi yachts, Grands Traditions, big Schooners)
Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th, Friday 9th: class racing
Friday 9th October: prize giving (week 2)

PULITA - SEMPLICE - VELOCE - Maxi Dolphin
Karma... the fruit of the latest cooperation between luxury and performance yacht builders Maxi Dolphin and Wicklow-based designer Mark Mills really is just that

This design for a light, wide, and powerful performance cruiser with a large sailplan and a lifting keel prepared for established performance builders Maxi Dolphin shows how far modern raceboat design and construction can influence the next generation of high performance mile-eaters. Headed by Luca Botter, the company has a lot of experience with this type of build, is located near the project manager, client, and interior designer Nauta in Milan, and understands the client’s vision: ‘pulita, semplice, veloce’ - clean, simple, fast. Moreover, they saw the opportunity for Karma to pave the way for further semi-custom builds of the MD75 design.

With the green light to proceed, work started immediately to outline the geometry with the boatyard’s technical office led by Giovanni Pizzatti

Details in Cruising Odyssey

The AC75 | Designed to Fly
Take a closer look at the technology and design rules that allow the AC75 to fly.

Return to Team Sports
Following the release of the latest RYA Guidance on sailing and racing published under the UK Government Return to Team Sports Framework the Royal Southern YC has expanded the crew eligibility criteria for the August Charity Cup to include racing with a full crew.

- IRC Rated boats are invited to enter with a full IRC crew number
- IRC Doublehanded crews
- VPRS Handicap boats are invited to enter with a full crew number
- J/70s are invited to enter with a full crew under class rules
- XODs are invited to enter with a full crew under class rules
- Entries are also invited from sportsboat or dayboat classes where 4 or more boats wish to take part in this event.

A revised Notice of Race is available on the Royal Southern YC website. Entry options include racing for the weekend 8th & 9th August and or for the full four days 8th to 11th August.

On Line Entry at: yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eid=13042

www.royal-southern.co.uk

For The Record
The WSSR Council announces the ratification of the following new World Nautical Mile Records established at La Palme, France in July 2020: For further details visit the WSSR Website. www.sailspeedrecords.com

World Nautical Mile Windsurfer Record.
Antoine Albeau. FRA. 17/07/20. 43.04 kts.

World Nautical Mile Kitesail Record:
Sylvain Hoceini. FRA. 15/07/20. 39.11 kts

John Reed
Secretary to the WSSR Council

sailspeedrecords.com

How To Use Flares in an Emergency. Take Heed...
You cannot fire flares without permission from both the US Coast Guard and local authorities (check regulations in your area if outside of the US). But, you can train your crew before you cast off for cruising. Hold mock simulated drills out in the cockpit. Follow these five steps:

1. Face Downwind
2. Follow the Instructions
3. Wear Eye Protection
4. Aim with Care
5. Look Away Before You Fire

Citing original source (this one is well worth a bookmark...)
www.skippertips.com

LBYC is seeking Expressions of Interest for the 2021 Seawanhaka International Challenge Cup
The Long Beach Yacht Club is excited to announce its intent to host the Seawanhaka International Challenge Cup, June 2nd - 5th, in the waters off Long Beach, California.

The Seawanhaka Cup is an historic international challenge for the purpose of promoting small yacht racing and developing the Corinthian spirit among competing yachtsmen. It is considered to be the oldest yachting trophy originated in the United States that is still in active competition. The first challenge was sailed in Oyster Bay, New York in 1895. The Seawanhaka Cup is a match racing event open to international teams who are all regular members of the yacht club they are representing and a national of the country where the club resides.

The Long Beach Yacht Club won the 47th challenge for the Seawanhaka Cup in 2019, sailed in Match 40s in Oyster Bay. Remarkably, among all of the competing yacht clubs, the finals came down to Long Beach Yacht Club and the host, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. The LBYC team consisted of Scotty Dickson and fellow teammates John Busch, Ben Wheatley, Daniel Gorman, and Trent Turigliatto.

More details will be forthcoming when the Notice of Race is posted. This is not a solicitation for challenges at this time, but your club’s expression of interest is welcome and encouraged.

For more information on the 2021 Seawanhaka International Challenge Cup please contact:
LBYC Race Director - Jess Gerry - racedirector [AT] lbyc [DOT] org

Fowey Week to Go Ahead with Revised Programme of Racing
Fowey Royal Regatta will take place this year from Saturday 15th - Saturday 22nd August in a revised ‘Mini Regatta’ format.

Racing for cruiser classes will take place over three days from Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd August with racing for dinghies on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st August.

Earlier in the week, Fowey’s local one design classes, the Fowey Rivers and Troys, will each race in their own championships which in normal years are usually held over weekends in May and June respectively. The Fowey River fleet will also use the event to celebrate their 70th anniversary.

The Port of Fowey Race Organising Committee (POFROC) decided on the revised format due to the cancellation of shoreside events by the Fowey Royal Regatta Committee and the current COVID-19 restrictions which have prevented the usual passages races to and from Falmouth.

For further details about the cruiser and dinghy racing for this year’s Fowey Week, please contact the POFROC team by email admin [AT] pofroc [DOT] org [DOT] uk or visit pofroc.org.uk

Bob Roscioli
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the legendary Robert "Bob" Roscioli. Mr. Roscioli has been an icon of the marine industry and is globally respected for personal attention to details and outstanding service to the yachting industry at Roscioli Yachting Center.

Bob built his business and made his mark as a pioneer in the South Florida marine industry when he started a business from nothing, using his master paint brushing skills and gained a reputation as a perfectionist. He then launched what is now a world renowned, state of the art, full service shipyard. In the late 1980's, he started Roscioli Donzi Yachts, building custom sportfishing yachts which was a passion of his.

Bob's mantra "Today's the Day" is the way he started every day at the yard. He could be seen walking the shipyard every morning, preparing for the day ahead. A true friend to first responders and veterans, Bob was an advocate of providing jobs and teaching those who have served or needed a chance. A true legacy to the marine industry.

Mr. Roscioli leaves behind Sharon, his loving wife of 51 years, his son Robert (Traci), his daughter, Heather (Brian), and three granddaughters, Grace, Hannah and Rachel. Bob will be deeply missed by his employees, innumerable colleagues in the yachting industry, many of whom he mentored, and the yacht owners who have depended on him for his loyal service.

rycshipyard.com/guestbook.php

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Kodachi is a beautiful Corby 27 built in 2007 by Patterson Boatworks; her hull is strip planked Cedar, with a plywood deck. Kodachi is looking for a new owner who wants to race a top performing boat in great condition that is fun, stable and enjoyable to sail.

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2000 Maxi Catamaran 'Ocean Pearl'. 3500000 EUR. Located in Spain.

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The Last Word
We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know. -- W. H. Auden

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In This Issue
• Movie Of The Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables D'olonne Race
• Royal Temple Yacht Club - 2020 Series Opener
• Adapt and thrive - B&G
• If Mark Foy Was Alive Today
• 18th RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup Postponed
• Torbay Royal Regatta is going ahead
• World Sailing Judicial Decisions
• Cape Cod Island Open to Public, First Time Since 1711
• Industry News
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Pilot Classic 47
• • Baltic 45 - "Flomali"
• • ERYD 30 Classic - ORIENTE
• The Last Word: Abraham Lincoln

Movie Of The Vendee-Arctique-Les Sables D'olonne Race
An unprecedented race, extreme conditions, a fierce battle: relive the prelude of the Vendee Globe from the inside !

Royal Temple Yacht Club - 2020 Series Opener
IRC Start. Photo courtesy of Karen Cox. Click on image to enlarge.

August 2nd saw the Royal Temple Yacht Club make a return to something approaching normal racing, albeit with crew sizes limited to the lower of 2/3 of IRC maximum allowed crew, or six people, to comply with social distancing guidelines.

Competitors were greeted with a steady Westerly breeze and pleasant conditions with everyone more than happy to be back out on the water. Nine boats from IRC1 & IRC2 took the start, joined by four boats from the cruiser classes, to sail a slightly shorter course.

Competitors enjoyed a brisk run to the first mark aided by a strong tide, before gybing and attempting to make the second mark against the tide, as the wind softened. It was here that the smaller boats began to struggle with some going backwards on the tide! This led to race officers shortening the course, but still, there were a number of retirements in both the IRC and cruising fleets.

IRC class line honours went to John Barret and Paul Woodward on the Corby 36 ‘Stiletto’, who went on to finish forth on corrected time.

IRC results
1st Foxy - Mike and Jo Brand
2nd Cobra - Matt and Roger Green, Paul Thomas
3rd Kabluzo - Rob Smith

In cruising class, just one boat was able complete the course, with Carine Bishop and Maria Wilcock, toughing it out for over for over five hours to bring home Cordyl II for a well-earned win.

Following the unfortunate, but necessary, cancellation of this year’s Euromarine Insurance Ramsgate Week Regatta, the club has plans to run a single 13 race series, with weekly races until the 25th October. -- Piers Hodges

www.rtyc.com

Adapt and thrive - B&G
An ironic spin-off from the Covid crisis is the inevitable big boost we are already beginning to see for shorthanded inshore and offshore racing. Of course to do it well - and enjoy it - means getting the right tools...

If you have been pining for the racecourse as you watch the events calendar evaporate, the answer to getting back out on the water and possibly even racing may be closer than you think. And it’s your B&G autopilot that could not only hold the key, but provide a legal advantage that few are exploiting.

Covid-19 may have forced us to look at our sport in a different way, at least for the time being, but the shutdown has provided an opportunity to capitalise on a big change in offshore racing while providing an incentive to get back on the racecourse and try shorthanded sailing.

cruisingodyssey.com www.capecodtimes.com www.wbur.org

If Mark Foy Was Alive Today
Aerial coverage of the racing. Click on image for photo gallery.

The man responsible for the birth of 18-Footer racing some 128 years ago (January 1892) was a leading Sydney retailer named Mark Foy, who was a keen sailor as well as being a very successful businessman with an acute eye for promotion.

After moving to Sydney with his brother in 1885, the pair set up a business under the name of Mark Foy’s, then later opened a large retail department store near Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD area.

In 1904, Foy also opened the Hydro Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. The hotel featured recreation facilities and amusements and was one of the most fashionable resorts in Australia.

The highly-motivated Foy was only in his mid-20s when he realised that the wonderful Sydney Harbour sailing area attracted little, or no, public interest.

Combining his professional business skills with his promotional awareness, he saw the potential of creating a popular public sporting event and set out to solve the problem.

The Problem:

Foy quickly realised that the biggest problem was the competitors, who didn’t care about public interest. Races were sailed over 12-mile out-and-back courses, with the boats out of sight for up to two hours. There was no attempt to entertain spectators while the boats were out of sight and the handicap system used to determine the winner was too slow.

Foy turned to his entrepreneurial skills to rectify the problem and make yacht racing more popular. Like most successful professionals, he simplified the problem and the best method to solve it.

Solving the problem:

He saw the boats as a problem. They had to be more colourful, and be more easily identified for spectators than by a small number. The racing had to be more exciting and faster, and the winner had to be the first boat which crossed the finish line.

The result was a boat with a huge spread of sail which gave it a sensational aquaplaning speed downwind.

Next was the best method of identifying each boat as the spectators cheered home their favourite. His original idea was striped sails, but this was replaced by colourful emblems on each side of the mainsail.

Final step was a new handicapping system. Foy’s idea was to have a staggered start, with a break between the best and the limit boats in the fleet. As the better boats caught their lesser rivals, a dozen boats would race bow-to-bow past the grandstand full of spectators to the finish. -- Frank Quealey, Australian 18 Footers League Ltd.

www.18footers.com.au

18th RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup Postponed
Photo by John Singleton. Click on image to enlarge.

Hamilton, Bermuda: With great regret the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club announces that the 18th annual RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup has been postponed to 2021 due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

First held in 2002, the RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup brings together male and female sailors aged 12 to 15 from around the world for a multi-race series in the Optimist dinghy. The regatta was founded as a means to give Bermuda’s youth sailors a taste of international competition, and it has proven valuable in forging lasting friendships as the international sailors are housed with Bermudians.

Given the importance of social distancing in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and the various travel restrictions that are in place around the world, the decision was made to forgo this year’s event. The obstacles proved too challenging to warrant inviting 15 to 20 teenagers to Bermuda given the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.

“At the end of the day the risks involved did not match the reward as the full experience of the Junior Gold Cup would not be realized in 2020,” said event organizer Dede Cooper. “It was a difficult decision and one that makes me sad as this is such a wonderful event for the youth sailors.

“As always, we are grateful to RenaissanceRe for their continuing support and look forward to welcoming everyone back to Bermuda sometime in 2021 for the 18th RenaissanceRe Junior Gold Cup,” Cooper said.

juniorgoldcup.com

Torbay Royal Regatta is going ahead
After an unexpected start to this year’s sailing season and many discussions on how best to proceed with Torbay Royal Regatta 2020, we are pleased to announce that the event will still be taking place over the weekend August 22nd – 23rd, albeit with a number of necessary changes brought about by COVID-19 restrictions and associated guidance.

The Torbay Royal Regatta will proceed on its intended dates of August 22nd & 23rd, hosting races for IRC, Cruisers and Sports boats only. Although the event will not incorporate the IRC South West Championship as originally planned, sailors can expect two days of top-class racing on the renowned sailing waters of Torbay. Entries are open and a revised Notice of Race has been published, both can be found on the event website detailed below.

Great news also for PY Dinghies and Junior Classes with the Torbay Dinghy Regatta taking place on October 3rd & 4th, further details, and Notice of Race to follow soon.

Club website: rtyc.org

World Sailing Judicial Decisions
Disciplinary and appeal decisions within World Sailing are determined by Independent Panels appointed by the Judicial Board. Decisions made by MNAs are decided by the disciplinary systems of those MNAs.

The Judicial Board members are: Charlie Manzoni QC, SC (Chair), Bruce Collins QC, Ruth Miller and Luis Velasco.

Jorge Zarif (BRA) - Presence of a Prohibited Substance (tamoxifen) - Suspension of Competition Eligibility until 14 August 2020.
Kirk Brown (USA) - Race official appeal - Appeal dismissed
Shlomo Goldstein (ISR) - Race official appeal - Appeal dismissed
Satish Kanwar (IND) - Race official appeal - Appeal upheld
Heiko Tholmann (GER) - Race official appeal - Appeal dimissed
David Wilkins (IRL) - Race official appeal - Appeal dismissed
John Craig (CAN) - Misconduct - Appointment as World Sailing International Race Officer revoked
Patrice Clerc (MON) - Race official appeal (No. 1) - Appeal upheld
Patrice Clerc (MON) - Race official appeal (No. 2) - Appeal dismissed

Full details www.sailing.org/sailors/disciplinary/index.php

Cape Cod Island Open to Public, First Time Since 1711
Sipson Island on Cape Cod just opened to the public - for the first time since 1711. The 24-acre island was the last one in Pleasant Bay in Orleans that had been privately owned.

Much of the island was purchased in June by the Sipson Island Trust in partnership with Richard and Cheryl Nadler, who live in Orleans, to be used by the public for conservation and education programs. At the closing, the trust took ownership of six lots on the island, the Nadlers kept 2.2 acres for themselves and will temporarily hold two more until a fund-raising drive is complete. When the trust acquires them, it will own almost 22 acres on the island.

The island is surrounded by a critical marine habitat. The trust urges visitors to access the island from beaches on its protected eastern shore rather than from the busy channel on the west side. Visitors are urged not to wander off the mowed paths or to walk through the salt marshes. Pets, fires and public camping are prohibited.

Boats approaching the island from the north should look for a white buoy about a quarter of a mile northeast of the island, marking hazardous rocks. The trust wants to find a partner to provide boat service to the island. For now, visitors are urged to use kayaks or small boats.

A section of the island with four decaying buildings is marked off limits; the trust plans to demolish them. Over time the trust wants to let nature reclaim parts of the island so it will more closely resemble the way it looked in 1711.

Industry News
A new private island resort called Montage Cay is currently under development in the Bahamas with completion set for 2023. The new destination will include a 46-berth marina able to accommodate yachts up to 33.5m (110ft) into Montage Cay.

The new development is being undertaken by Montage Hotels & Resorts in association with Sterling Global Financial as the developer. The site of the project is currently the 48-acre Matt Lowe’s Cay private island in the Abaco area of the Bahamas. It will undergo a complete redevelopment and rebranding

Montage Cay is remote but easily accessible, being located less than one mile from Marsh Harbour in the Abacos, and will be home to 50 ocean-view, suite-style accommodations, each featuring luxury outdoor amenities including plunge pools, outdoor showers, private gardens and lounge areas.

This is the first major development in the Abaco area after Hurricane Dorian. Montage Cay is just a 10-minute boat ride from Marsh Harbour and it also has direct seaplane access.

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In a statement made on Tuesday to the leaders of the exhibition industry, Franck Riester, the Minister for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, stated that the restrictive rules in France concerning public and trade exhibitions would be relaxed as from 1st of September.

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James Moscicki has joined the executive team of UK trade association British Marine as commercial director.

Moscicki has a significant sales and marketing background, alongside extensive events experience. He worked at the KLH Group for over 10 years and most recently with Hyve PLC where he was commercial director of events and experiences.

Moscicki also spent close to two years at the National Housing Federation as their director of commercial sponsorship and sales.

He has a passion for boating and owns a canal boat which he uses regularly on the Grand Union canal.

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MDL Marinas has confirmed that its new boat show will be called The Ocean Village Boat Show.

The show will take place at MDL Marinas Southampton venue on September 11 to 20 and Ancasta International Boat Sales and Sea Ventures have both confirmed that they will be exhibiting. British Marine is also in discussions with Southampton City Council to host its alternative to Southampton International Boat Show at the same time following the cancellation of this year's SIBS.

At the new MDL show, visitors will be able to view more than 80 boat models, across 30 different power and sail brands. Measures such as allocated time slots, one way systems and branded face masks will be in place to ensure social distancing is maintained.

“Already having a firm commitment from 30 brands bringing in excess of 80 boats at this stage is really great, showing there is certainly a desire to showcase new boats in an on-water format,” said Tim Mayer, MDL’s sales and marketing director.

www.mdlmarinas.co.uk

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The next edition of the Barcelona International Boat Show will be held in October 2021

In light of the situation generated by Covid-19, Fira de Barcelona, organiser of the Barcelona International Boat Show, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Spanish marine industry association ANEN to postpone the 2020 edition of the event, initially scheduled for October, until the same month of next year.

“The last show in 2019 brought together more than 290 exhibitors and 700 boats, around 180 of them in the floating exhibition, and gathered over 55,000 visitors, who were able to see more than 120 innovations on display and enjoy the around 100 activities scheduled to popularise and promote sailing among families, amateurs and professionals.

“The boat show joins other international fairs in the sector which, in recent weeks, have decided to postpone the events planned for this year in view of the current circumstances and the uncertainty arising from the serious global health crisis.”

The 2020 Barcelona International Boat Show was due to take place from October 16-20 in downtown Port Vell.

ibinews.com

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It has now been confirmed to IBI that the next edition of the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show (ADIBS) will not be held until October 13-16, 2021. The third edition of ADIBS had been scheduled to take place from October 14-17, 2020.

The Middle East’s other main show, the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), has been rescheduled for November 24-28, with the Superyacht Summit timed for November 25-26.

ADIBS has, in its two previous editions, started to build a good presence in the GCC region covering luxury yachts and boating, fishing and water sports. The event is organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre. ADIBS takes place at ADNEC’s purpose-built marina.

Several key exhibitors including Gulf Craft, Westport Yachts, Al Suwaidi Marine and Yacht Controller Middle East have acknowledged that the decision to cancel this year was a sensible one and have confirmed their interest in participating at the show in 2021.

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Force 4 chandlery reports strong 2019 results

Windward Marine, trading as Force4, has eleven retail stores in the south and west of England and has recently filed its accounts for the year ended 31 October 2019 which show that sales had risen by 4% to an all-time high of £14.3m with pre-tax profits of £829,6k. Our news report describes the evolution of the business as the UK’s largest in its sector and the effects of recent events which provide an insight into how the equipment market in the UK is recovering from the crisis.

www.challengesailcloth.com

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Challenge Sailcloth is proud to announce another member of the global sailing community has joined their team. Charles-Edouard Broc has joined Challenge as European Sales Coordinator. Charles will work to expand Challenge’s product lines of Sailcloth, Kitesurf and Outdoor Action Sports products in the European market.

Active participation in the sport, and knowledge of how materials must perform in both cruising and racing applications has always been an important part of the Challenge approach to development. Now Challenge’s team will be able to bring further product to the European market with Charles’s 30 years of experience as sailor, sailmaker, sail designer.

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The Last Word
No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar. -- Abraham Lincoln

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In This Issue
• What we've seen in the first week in Auckland
• ISORA Abandons Cross Channel & Wolf's Head Trophy Racing for 2020
• Unobtanium no more- Ti64
• Kieler Woche 2020: Medal shine in the women's classes
• British Keelboat Academy throws open doors for 2020/21
• NZL60 boat returns to Team NZ headquarters
• PULITA - SEMPLICE - VELOCE - Maxi Dolphin
• Foiling 'How To' Video Series
• Launchings
• Featured Charter
• Featured Brokerage:
• • KOA -TP52
• • Swan 115-001 Solleone
• • Gunboat 62 TRIBE
• The Last Word: Principia Discordia

On semi-vacation for the next 10 days, issues will be intermittent. Your humble narrator has rented two adjacent cottages on his beloved upstate NY Lake Cayuga, where I'll be able to wave hello to slightly-distant family as we all hunker down in quarantine. Our best friends there own a micro-distillery and will deliver. I'll force myself to gag down premium handmade gin, vodkas, bourbon and single grain whisky. Just to be polite.

What we've seen in the first week in Auckland
Beam on American Magic's proximity to the water surface is evident. Photo by Richard Gladwell / Sail-World.com. Click on image to enlarge.

Strong winds are lashing the Auckland area, and there was no sailing Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Monday to Friday of the coming week should be moderate to fresh winds - all from an easterly direction.

American Magic sailed their AC75, Defiant, on three days of the four available, last week. Emirates Team New Zealand, with a choice of an AC75 or a test boat opted to sail only their 12 metre long test boat Te Kahu. We have not yet had the opportunity to see boat AC75's side by side. However we can now go back through previous images in similar locations of the two AC75's and get some idea of their relative strengths and issues.

Te Aihe has a skiff concept complete with a centreline bustle. Defiant is at the other extreme with a scow type hull notable for its shallow underbody, with no bustle. In fact Defiant is now the only AC75 without a bustle - now that the British have retrofitted a similar device within the limitations of the 12.5% hull surface area modification permitted by the AC75 class rule. Luna Rossa launched with a bustle, as did ETNZ's Te Aihe.

Both teams, in Auckland, have perfected the technique of being able to sail to windward with the hulls very close to the water without making contact with the surface. (We presume this is also the case with other teams.) The bow-on view of Defiant is notable for both the low flight height, and what happens when the underside of the hull does appear to make contact with the water. Generally contact appears to be very minimal, causes no spray to be flicked up, unless it is a serious closure with the surface, in which case the displaced water appears to shoot sideways, and gets picked up in the foil spray. -- Richard Gladwell

* America's Cup Rialto is a new series [in Sail-World.com] for the 36th America's Cup, and will publish each day an Americas's Cup boat sails - with images of the day. Usually there will be a morning report (NZT) based on when the boats have passed North Head - when there is usually the best photo opportunity.

www.sail-world.com/news/

ISORA Abandons Cross Channel & Wolf's Head Trophy Racing for 2020
In a major change to ISORA's rebooted season, the offshore body is cancelling plans for any further attempt at cross channel racing this season.

It is the latest blow for Irish Sea offshore sailing fans and follows the loss of this month's Round Ireland Yacht Race.

In view of the COVID situation in UK and Ireland and the present regulations in force, a meeting of ISORA's Sailing Committee unanimously decided that there will be no cross channel races and instead there will be races on each side of the Irish Sea. In view of this, the Wolf's Head Series is being abandoned for 2020, ISORA Chairman Peter Ryan told Afloat.

Competitors will compete for the respective championship titles on either side of the Channel, the Coastal Series, Class Results and the Silver Class.

www.isora.org

Unobtanium no more- Ti64
Whisper it... one of the most perfect materials for demanding marine applications is no longer the exclusive preserve of elite racing programmes

Advances in composite materials and high-modulus rigging fibres in the last few decades have gone far to reduce, if not eliminate, the use of metals on many performance yachts. Aluminum alloys are light, but are soft and can be corroded, and stainless steel is often deemed too heavy for its application strength. There is one type of metal, however, that may reverse this trend because nothing else can provide such high strength, light weight and extreme durability in a small footprint that also needs to deliver reliability and performance. The team at Ti64, based in Austin, Texas, specialises in working with this unique metal: titanium.

Kieler Woche 2020: Medal shine in the women's classes
Gold, Silver, Bronze - the complete set of medals of the Olympic Games in front of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) shines at the Kieler Woche 2020 (September 5-13) in the Olympic one-handed class Laser Radial. The 2016 Olympic champion, four-time and reigning World Champion Marit Bouwmeester from the Netherlands will meet Annalise Murphy (Ireland/Silver) and Anna Marie Rindom (Denmark/Bronze) on the Kiel Fjord. 93 Laser-Radial-Sailors from all over the world (30 nations) have registered for Kieler Woche and only 60 starters will be allowed to sail based on the maximum number of registrations. The only exception is the wildcard for the top ten of the Olympic Games and the recent World Championship.

And Kiel is not only the rendezvous of the medal winners of Rio. They will be joined by two other female sailors from the top ten of the Olympic Games and the entire top 13 of the recent World Championship in Australia. More sailing quality has never been seen before in the women's Olympic sailing discipline in Kiel since 2008.

The Kieler Woche titleholder and Olympic as well as World Championship 6th, Josefin Olsson from Sweden, is one of five former Kieler Woche winners, who will use the first chance after the worldwide Corona-Lockdown for a top-class regatta.

In addition to sailing at the highest level, the Kieler Woche has traditionally been characterized by a colorful event area in Schilksee. But this year is different. The focus of the event is exclusively on sailing. Schilksee is becoming a closed society without an event area. -- Hermann Hell

www.kieler-woche.de

British Keelboat Academy throws open doors for 2020/21
Young sailors aged between 18-24 can now apply to be part of the next cohort of British Keelboat Academy sailors.

The British Keelboat Academy (BKA) supports sailors aged between 18 and 24 in developing the skills they need to take their keelboat racing to a professional level.

The RYA has been running a programme for young dinghy racers wanting to make the transition to yacht and keelboat racing for nearly twenty years.

It has been such a success that graduates have gone on to hold top positions in some of the world's biggest and best sailing events such as the America's Cup, The Ocean Race, the TP52 Super Series, Class 40 and Figaro.

Successful applicants will receive coaching from a multitude of different experts across the sport gaining invaluable skills, experience and knowledge that will progress them in the world of keelboat racing.

The training takes place in Gosport, London, Portland and Cowes in boats ranging from Elliott 6Ms used at London 2012 though J/70s and 80s up to 40ft yachts.

With places in the BKA oversubscribed last year by 2:1 we have had to introduce a selection weekend to ensure we have the most appropriate sailors on the programme.

More details about the training events and costs can be found at www.britishkeelboatacademy.co.uk

NZL60 boat returns to Team NZ headquarters
Photo by Team NZL. Click on image to enlarge.

A special piece of New Zealand sporting history is now on public display leading up to next summer's America's Cup defence.

NZL60 - the boat Team NZ used to defend the Auld Mug back in 2000 - has been restored to its former glory and placed outside the team's current Auckland Viaduct base.

The boat was one of two used by Team NZ during a campaign that ended when it crossed the line first on that famous day in March.

"Thanks to Sir Stephen Tindall, who has looked after NZL60 for the last 20 years and now she's going to be down at the viaduct for the public to enjoy and see," says Team NZ shore base manager Andy Nottage.

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With the green light to proceed, work started immediately to outline the geometry with the boatyard’s technical office led by Giovanni Pizzatti

RYA Showcase Accessibility Of Foiling With Launch Of 'How To' Video Series
The RYA has launched an exciting new mini-series of videos aimed at both aspiring and improving foilers.

The six week series hosted by foiling experts; RYA Coach Assessor, Shaun Priestley and RYA Windsurfing Trainer, Sam Ross, will cover both sail foiling and wind foiling. Each video will introduce and explain the techniques needed to get the most from your time on the water, taking viewers from their first flights, to sustained flights and even mastering those foiling gybes.

RYA Chief Instructor, Amanda Van Santen said: "Foiling has certainly taken the industry by storm, but for many of us it can still seem out of reach and daunting - when actually foiling has never been so accessible.

"The advances in foiling equipment and adaptations are truly incredible, placing the experience of taking flight into the hands of many everyday sailors, windsurfers and opportunists. You only need to pop down to your local beach or water to see the plethora of equipment flying!

The video series will kick off at 11am today (Friday 31 July) with an introduction to sail foiling first flights. A new video will be released on the RYA YouTube channel each Friday:

For more information about the RYA foiling courses, please visit www.rya.org.uk/go/SailFoil or www.rya.org.uk/go/WindFoil. To pick up a copy of the RYA Foiling book, please visit www.rya.org.uk/shop. Or visit www.rya.org.uk/go/WheresMyNearest to find a course near you.

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Launchings
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Stephens Waring Yacht Design and Van Dam Custom Boats launch Italmus.

The S/Y Italmas illustrates the many elements found within a bespoke project coming into alignment: committed, thoughtful owner, exceptional craftsmen, and innovative design team. From the beginning, her owner aimed for leveraging Van Dam Custom Boats' remarkable ability to shape wood, metal and ideas to create a throwback sailing yacht - a strong, sturdy cruising vessel in the manner of a century ago, but with cutting-edge performance due to the careful use of the best materials and modern construction methods. We tend to make the shortlist for designers when sailing enthusiasts begin looking for a shop who can put thoughtful design to a client's project, particularly a spirit-of-tradition yacht whose genre embodies the essence of 21st-century state-of-the-art technology in concert with the soul of the past.

Named by the owner's wife as a remembrance to her Russian heritage, the word Italmas is the name of a wildflower that is known through folklore and has become a national symbol of the Udmert Republic, in Russia. The Italmas flower is recognized to symbolize hope and joy, love and sadness, separation and loyalty. With that, we take great pride in the design of Italmas, and like planting a seed and watching a flower grow, we observe the great care and attention to detail from the crew at Van Dam while they nurtured the birth of a yacht, taking shape by their expert hands. It's a true reward to work with such a deliberate crew and see the masterful results of the craftspeople who work there. Italmas is genuinely a reflection of hand-crafted skill: one of the most highly-valued pieces of the VDCB brand. All of us at Stephens Waring are honored to have been a part of her creation.

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Jeanneau is proud to announce a surprising model in the sailing yachts range: the new Jeanneau Yachts 60, that will be unveiled at the upcoming Dusseldorf boat show!

The new Jeanneau Yachts 60 ushers in a new look, un unparalleled design, offering a pure and unique sensation of proximity to the sea.

The Jeanneau Yachts 60 has been designed to be an owner's dream-come-true: a yacht created in their image. She is designed to correspond to all preferences, all requested layouts, all cruising styles.

The Jeanneau Yachts 60 is such a yacht, with her numerous options, such as the arch, the hard top, the sprayhood, the exterior galley, releasable forestay, furling mast, etc, a "Mediterranean Sport" version, as well as a version adapted for offshore cruising.

All the combinations created through multiple choices of interior and exterior layouts, decoration and equipment make the Jeanneau Yachts 60 a true semi-custom yacht.

On the interior, 19 possible layouts!

The Jeanneau Yachts 60 can be split into four living areas, each offering multiple options: the forepeak, the forward cabins, the saloon with the forward galley, and the aft cabins.

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Cork Harbour's traditional boat fleet got a new gaff rig arrival this season when Crosshaven trawler skipper Gus O'Donovan launched his refurbished 1998 pilot cutter.

Gus bought the reproduction cutter on the east coast last year and was busy over the winter restoring her that included a new paint job.

Uile-Ioc swinging peacefully on her Cork Harbour mooring Photo: Bob Bateman

Gus buys paint in barrels for his trawler, so now she's the same colour as the Majestic IV, part of Crosshaven's fishing fleet.

The 18-footer was originally named Panacea when she came from Dun Laoghaire. Gus told Afloat that although it can be considered bad luck to change a ship's name, a translation can be acceptable so the fishing smack is now known as Uile-ioc, as Gaeilge.

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Royal Huisman in the Netherlands has inked a deal to build the Nauta Reichel Pugh 151, an aluminum and carbon design that internally is being called Project 405.

The 151-foot yacht is being built for experienced owners who want to sail the world and take top prizes in regattas.

Nigel Ingram of MCM Newport is representing the owners. Nauta Design is handling exterior and interior styling. Reichel/Pugh has been tapped for the yacht's naval architecture. Rondal will design the carbon Panamax rig, and Royal Huisman will lead on engineering and construction.

Delivery is scheduled for 2022-and construction is being planned with "intelligent lockdown" measures in mind, with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic.

royalhuisman.com

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2015 Swan 115-001 Solleone. POA EUR. Located in Marina di Scarlino, Italy

Designed for comfort and performance, SOLLEONE is the first Swan 115 S Version, delivered by Nautor's Swan in Summer 2015. The magic combination of German Frers yacht design alongside a luxurious and elegant italian style interior designed by Nautor's Swan in house styling team and Michele Bònan.

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The Last Word
When someone dies, you want an explanation. That doesn't mean there is one. -- Principia Discordia

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In This Issue
• 49th Rolex Fastnet Race - one year to go!
• Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup to relaunch big boat racing in the Med
• What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine
• Royal Southern YC Charity Cup Regatta
• Shirley Robertson talks to Six Olympic Gold Medallists
• 2020 World Sailing AGM and General Assembly to be held electronically
• What is the Fastest Dinghy?
• Three OCC Challenge Grants Awarded for 2020
• Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century Jury
• Carlo Rolandi passes at age 94
• Featured Charter: Sciomachen 56
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Outremer 55 - New Boat
• • Prospector
• • Nautor Swan 65 - Eden
• The Last Word: Gandhi

Intermittent issues continue this week, as your humble narrator is on vacation. One more issue this week on Friday...
The usual weekday postings begin on Monday.

49th Rolex Fastnet Race - one year to go!
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On 8 August 2021, the Rolex Fastnet Race will set sail from Cowes bound for the Fastnet Rock as usual, but then, once the boats have rounded Bishop Rock, they will, for the first time in the race's 96 year history, point their bows towards Cherbourg, the new finish for the Royal Ocean Racing Club's premier event.

Announced last November, the change in finish venue to Cherbourg comes thanks to the joint co-operation of the City of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the Communauté d'agglomération du Cotentin, the Conseil départemental de la Manche and Région Normandie with the event's organiser, the RORC. The Rolex Fastnet Race's giant fleet will face no berthing shortage when they reach Cherbourg where they will be moored in Port Chantereyne and the Bassin du Commerce.

Well used to hosting large sailing and other sports events, the historic naval port at the top of the Cotentin Peninsula, will provide shoreside spectacle and razzamatazz on an unprecedented scale for Rolex Fastnet Race finishers. Most unexpected for competitors from outside of France will be the degree of interest taken in yacht racing by the local community. Thanks to events such as the Vendée Globe and the Route du Rhum professional sailing is a top tier sport in France and its top players, many of whom will be competing in the Rolex Fastnet Race, are household names. In addition to its long history and its massive fleet, one of the attractions of the race, that draws competitors from across the globe, is the opportunity for not just the general offshore racing community, but also Corinthian family, friends and sailing school entries to be on the same start line as legends of our sport.

Among the stars will again be Charles Caudrelier and Franck Cammas on Maxi Edmond de Rothschild. The massive 32m long 23m wide flying trimaran is one of the world's fastest offshore race boats and famously in the last race overtook Francois Gabart's MACIF on the last gybe to win by less than a minute.

It remains unconfirmed if 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race overall winner David and Peter Askew's VO70 Wizard will return to defend their title, however their sailing master, Volvo Ocean Race skipper Charlie Enright will be back, this time as skipper of 11th Hour Racing Team aboard his new generation IMOCA 60, that will be competing in The Ocean Race in 2022-23.

www.rolexfastnetrace.com

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup to relaunch big boat racing in the Med
While the 2020 season of maxi yacht racing has been largely wiped out thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first steps back to normality are soon to be taken with the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup set to go ahead in Porto Cervo over 30 August to 4 September.

Organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in conjunction with the International Maxi Association and supported from the outset by Rolex, this will be 31st running of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. The annual highlight of the maxi yachting season, this is an international congregation of all maxi yachts (ie of 60+ft LH) from grand prix racers to cruisers; from brand new launches to classics, all lured by the supreme racing off Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, one of the world's best yacht racing arenas. In non-pandemic years the event has an excellent social program from the regatta's opening cocktail party within the YCCS clubhouse to the traditional Rolex party held at the Cala Di Volpe hotel. However due to the measures designed to prevent any resurgence in the pandemic, the 2020 Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup will be a very different regatta.

This year's Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup fleet will be smaller than usual. Unsurprisingly, absent will be many of the grand prix maxis, especially the 100s and Maxi 72s, whose crew usually fly in from across the globe but who this year have found that travelling to Europe has either been prohibited or is just impractical due to quarantine restrictions.

However with more than 20 yachts entered, the line-up has surpassed expectations given the present difficulties attending. Competitors range from the new Farr-designed, Baltic Yachts-built and DSS foil-equipped 142 footer Canova to the 100 footers Leopard 3 and Adalberto and Guido Miani's A Family Affair (ex-Skandia Wild Thing) to the highly competitive 60 footers, like International Maxi Association President Benoît de Froidmont's Wally 60 Wallyño, Peter Dubens' Frers 60 Spectre and Gerard Logel's Swan 601 @robas.

Back again is the Mylius 18E35 Fra' Diavolo of Vincenzo Addessi. Last year the Gaeta Yacht Club President's team finished tied at the top of the Mini Maxi class 2, losing only on countback. -- James Boyd / International Maxi Association

A full list of entries can be found on the YCCS' website here (PDF)

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

www.internationalmaxiassociation.com

Seahorse August 2020
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

Adapt and thrive
An ironic spin-off from the Covid crisis is the inevitable big boost we are already beginning to see for shorthanded inshore and offshore racing. Of course to do it well - and enjoy it - means getting the right tools...

Unobtanium no more
Whisper it... one of the most perfect materials for demanding marine applications is no longer the exclusive preserve of elite racing programmes

Update
Better still (for us!), the (sheer) joy of it, better (Cup) times ahead, fingers on (voting) buzzers and around we (will) go again. Luca Devoti, Terry Hutchinson (And Family), Bob Fisher, Jack Griffin, Jeremie Beyou, Rob Kothe, Jean-Luc Van Den Heede

World news
Masters of the Vendee Globe (or so they hope), how it all began for Mich Desj, of Tony Rae and kangaroos... facing up to Cup defeat. Plus some clever (and overdue) race directing. Alex Thomson, Ky Hurst, Jeremie Beyou, Patrice Carpentier, Ivor Wilkins, Blue Robinson, Dobbs Davis

Rod Davis - Decisions decisions
Yes, they will shortly have to be made. But how?

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Royal Southern YC Charity Cup Regatta
A surprise breeze of approximately 15 knots defied the weather forecast to provide a magic Monday of racing. Day Three of the Royal Southern Yacht Club August Charity Cup was held in 30ºC of air temperature, with the fleet enjoying full-power upwind conditions and exhilarating downwind sailing. The wind speed reduced during the afternoon but remained fairly stable in direction. Once again, the Royal Southern YC Race Committee were roundly applauded for making full use of the perfect conditions. Racing at the regatta concludes tomorrow Tuesday 11th August, and many of the classes are still undecided.

Race winners for the Day Three in the IRC Classes were: David Bartholomew's Cape 31 Tokoloshe III, Tony Mack's J/111 McFly, Simon Perry's J/109 Jiraffe, Mike & Susie Yates J/109 Jago, and Sam Laidlaw's Quarter Tonner BLT.

In IRC One, McFly still leads after six races, but Tokoloshe III is now just a point behind.

In IRC Two, overnight leader David Franks' J/112E Leon was absent today. Two J/109s are now battling at the front of the class. Jiraffe leads by two points from Jago and the two family sailed boats have plenty of previous rivalry. James Harayda's Sun Fast 3300 Gentoo is in third, only by virtue of countback.

In IRC Three, Sam Laidlaw's BLT has scored five straight bullets, and is hot favourite to win the class tomorrow. David Greenhalgh's J/92 J'ronimo scored two podiums today and moves up to second place. Wrestling for third, and just a point behind J'ronimo, are Ian Handley & Tim James' Mustang 30 Gr8 Banter and Olly & Sam Love's SJ320 Frank 3. -- Louay Habib

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Shirley Robertson talks to Six Olympic Gold Medallists
Shirley Robertson talks to Six Olympic Gold Medallists about winning and losing out on the Olympic Racecourse This month double Olympic gold medalist Shirley Robertson goes back to her sailing roots as she talks about success and failure with six very different multiple Olympic medallists. The interviews span fifty two years of Olympic competition, feature a total of twelve medals, seven gold, and include some of the biggest names in Olympic Sailing.

From the amateur Olympic era of the 1960s and 70s Robertson interviews British Olympic sailing legend Rodney Pattisson, a double Olympic gold medallist from Mexico City 1968 and Munich 1972 and a silver medallist from Montreal 1976. Pattisson sailed the Flying Dutchman Class, was a submarine officer in the Royal Navy, and is widely known as being one of the forefathers of the 'no stone unturned' approach to modern Olympic sailing. His tales of fine tuning and optimisation while simultaneously duping his opposition are not just amusing, but also show a ruthless and dogged approach to competition

Three of Robertson's interviewees have had their Tokyo 2020 Olympic campaigns completely disrupted by the postponement of the Games to 2021. Defending 49er Olympic Champion Blair Tuke discusses how the postponement allows full concentration on the defence of the America's Cup, and talks about the logistics of running simultaneous Cup and Games campaigns. Reigning NACRA 17 Olympic champion Santiago Lange of Argentina also discuses the delay in the Games, before delving into his remarkable Olympic history. Lange has competed at six Olympics, Tokyo will be his seventh campaign, but it was his gold medal win in Rio that is perhaps the most remarkable of Olympic success stories. Just a year before the Olympic Regatta, Lange was diagnosed with lung cancer, and underwent surgery that put his Olympic dreams in severe doubt, but still managed to sail to victory in what was one of the most popular medal wins of all time.

British 470 Women's Olympic Champion Hannah Mills also reveals how disruptive a postponed Olympics has been, having decided to return to defend her crown after her win in Rio 2016...

Hear the podcast here.

2020 World Sailing AGM and General Assembly to be held electronically
World Sailing will hold its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and General Assembly electronically, due to the global challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abu Dhabi, UAE was scheduled to host World Sailing's 2020 Annual Conference from 24 October, with the AGM and General Assembly concluding the meeting on 1 November.

Due to ongoing travel restrictions, World Sailing's Board of Directors resolved to hold the AGM and General Assembly electronically, in accordance with a written special resolution approved by World Sailing's Member National Authorities in June.

World Sailing's Annual Conference comprises a number of Commission, Sub-committee, Committee and Council meetings. These meetings will also be hosted electronically.

Subject to approval by World Sailing's Council, the main decision-making body of World Sailing, Abu Dhabi will now host the 2021 Annual Conference and AGM from 20-31 October.

2020 General Assembly

World Sailing's Election Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2020 election of the World Sailing President and Vice-Presidents.

The deadline for the close of nominations is Sunday 6 September 2020 (eight weeks prior to the General Assembly). A candidate must have five or more nominations to be put forward for election.

Further information is available here.

What is the Fastest Dinghy?
Hannah Diamond checks out a selection of High Performance Dinghies at the 2020 RYA Dinghy Show. We have a look at offerings from four different classes including International 14, Waszp, Musto Skiff and the GP14.

Three OCC Challenge Grants Awarded for 2020
Devon, UK, 10 August 2020 – In 2019, the Ocean Cruising Club began to support challenging ocean endeavours and is proud to stand behind the individuals and their projects which seek the betterment of the sailing community and maritime environment. The first recipients, Jon Sanders and Bert terHart, were both OCC members. In 2020, the OCC General Committee is pleased to announce extension of the grant programme to non-members who can satisfy the OCC requirements for membership.

Philippe Jamotte

Philippe is planning a west-about solo non-stop circumnavigation in a Class40 sailboat, a feat which would be the first to be completed from the West Coast of the Americas. He won the 2018 Singlehanded Transpacific Yacht Race, and that experience spurred him to pursue this challenge. He is fully self-funded with very minimal in-kind sponsorship. His plan is well thought out and ambitious and merits our support. pjsails.com

The subcommittee recommended awarding Philippe a grant towards the cost of a trade wind workhorse spinnaker.

Dustin Reynolds

Many of you are familiar with Dustin, a double amputee preparing to complete his six-year solo circumnavigation. Dustin is an OCC member who has overcome incredible challenges to get where he is today. Although he does have visiting crew from time to time, he always backtracks to his starting point to make sure every mile sailed has been logged by himself alone. To date, he has visited over 30 countries and covered 25,000+ miles at sea. He has received minimal in-kind sponsorship. www.thesinglehandedsailor.com

The subcommittee voted to recommend awarding Dustin a grant to cover the Panama Canal fees as well as the Galapagos clearance and agent fees.

Greg Landreth and Keri Pashuk

Keri and Greg have 30 years of sailing experience, mostly undertaking "adventurous" sailing expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula. They describe their voyages as having been "extreme adventure for its own sake," but in the past decade they have pivoted to conservation science in an effort to contribute to the preservation of the extreme environments in which they have done most of their sailing.

They are currently undertaking research in the Golfo de Penas on baleen whales. They have requested a grant towards the purchase of a Torqeedo Cruise 10TS engine for a new dinghy currently under construction. They hope that by pioneering the use of this engine they can minimize their noise pollution as well as influence the next generation of sailors to make use of this electric technology by sharing their experiences. www.patagoniaprojects.org

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Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century Jury
Two women and four men make up the international jury of the Mirabaud Sailing Video of the Century : Ludovica Anti, Martina Orsini, Rob Peake, Gary Jobson, Nicolas Mirabaud and Rob Faris. This special edition will reward the best sailing videos filmed from 2000 to today!

A prestigious international jury has been elected to select the best videos. It comprises Ludovica Anti, Martina Orsini, Rob Peake, Gary Jobson, Nicolas Mirabaud and Rob Faris. They will have to vote for each videos between 22 October and 2 November 2020, according to the following criteria: general appreciation, quality of the production and originality of the videos.

Participants can submit their videos here until midnight on October 20, 2020.

Carlo Rolandi passes at age 94
ORC joins the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) in mourning for Carlo Rolandi, who passed away on August 7th at the age of 94.

Carlo Rolandi was a very important Italian personality in the international sailing world. He started racing very young in his hometown, Naples, and participated in 9 Olympic games, from 1948 to 1992, the first 6 as a competitor, the other 3 as a Jury member.

He entered the FIV Council in 1965, became Vice-Chairman in 1977, and in 1981 succeeded Beppe Croce as Chairman for 8 years. After that he remained in the organization as Honorary President, and delegate for the annual International meetings, continuing his passionate contribution to the management of the sport until very recently.

After competing in several Olympic Classes, he also raced on offshore boats, and owned a Nicholson 33 for many years.

As an International Judge, many sailors will remember him at major Offshore events. He followed the Italian Team at the Admiral's Cup, and had been in the International Jury many times.

His vision for offshore sailing when he was FIV chairman was very important in the establishment of the ORC rating rules in Italy, starting with the IOR and later evolving to the IMS and current ORC rules, and this has allowed Italy to become a leading country for use of ORC.

His elegant presence, smiling face and friendly attitude will be remembered by all sailors who had the chance to meet him.

Our condolences go to son Giggi, daughter Adele, and the several grand children, who were very close to him especially after his beloved wife Laura left us a few years ago. -- Dobbs Davis

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2008 Prospector - 69' IRC Racer. 1,250,000 USD. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States.

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1977 Nautor Swan 65 'Eden'. 590000 USD. Located in St. Martin, Caribbean

This Swan 65 has been extremely well cared for throughout her life. Her list of upgrades is endless and her previous owners have all treated her incredibly well. In recent years she has had sails, bow thruster, generator and rebuilt engine.

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The Last Word
Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end, they always fall. Always. -- Gandhi

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In This Issue
• RORC forced to cancel Season's Points Championship
• World Match Racing Tour Amends 2020 World Championship Format
• Kite Freestyle Presented by Robline
• SPINLOCK IRC Welsh National Championship - August 14 - 16
• Young sailors to 'Foil' from Lymington to Le Havre
• 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series
• Phil Sharp enters La Solitaire du Figaro race
• For the Record
• Industry News
• Elsa Green: 1945-2020
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Catana 65 Custom
• • TP52 - "Macchia Mediterranea"
• • GC32 Gunvor
• The Last Word: Lester Bangs

RORC forced to cancel Season's Points Championship
For the first time in the history of the club the RORC Season's Points Championship has had to be cancelled. Current restrictions continue to make it impossible to run overnight races for all IRC classes with the result that the last offshore race of the season, the Cherbourg Race has had to be cancelled. With only two races, the RORC Transatlantic Race and the RORC Caribbean 600 having been completed, and three required to constitute a series, the club has had no option but to cancel the 2020 Season's Points Championship.

Instead of the usual season ending Cherbourg Race, the RORC has confirmed the intention to run a two-handed race to Cherbourg. This race which will start on Friday 4th September is in line with current government regulation and has added significance in that the City of Cherbourg will host the finish of the Rolex Fastnet Race for the 2021 and 2023 editions.

The RORC Summer Series consists of three additional races on Saturday 15th August, Saturday 22nd August and Sunday 6th September. -- Louay Habib

www.rorc.org

World Match Racing Tour Amends 2020 World Championship Format
Organisers of the World Match Racing Tour have announced there will not be a World Tour leader-board for 2020 due to current travel restrictions from the Covid-19 pandemic preventing many competitors from attending events. The World Tour still plans to award the 2020 Match Racing World Championship with an updated format to be announced after 31 August.

The change to the 2020 format amends the previously published format with skippers accumulating points from events to the WMRT leader-board, and the Match Racing World Championship being awarded to the skipper with the highest points at the end of the season, counting their best three results plus the final event.

One of the main reasons for the amendment to the format is to ensure the world championship remains fair and open for skippers and teams, as WMRT Executive Director James Pleasance explains,

"As well as our primary concern for the safety of competitors and event organisers on the Tour during this pandemic, events also need to be accessible by teams, particularly when points count towards the world championship."

Despite not having a Tour leader-board for this year, there is still the opportunity to award the 2020 Match Racing World Championship which Pleasance is keen to make happen;

"We certainly want to award a meaningful and credible world championship for 2020. We are considering the option to host a single event championship, as well as ensuring a safe organisation of the event itself. We plan to update competitors by the beginning of September."

In the meantime, scheduling for the 2021 World Match Racing Tour is well underway including new event announcements and separate plans for a World Match Racing Tour Academy aimed at introducing sailors to the discipline of match racing and opportunities to compete at local and international events.

www.wmrt.com

Kite Freestyle Presented by Robline
In Kitesurfing there have always been two disciplines, freestyle and racing. Whereas the former used to be more popular. Freestyle is the art of kiteboarding - here it is not about faster but about higher and fancier.

Robline with its Maui Series, designed as performance flying lines, took a step into this direction. The Maui Series is designed for Freestyle, Freeride, Wakestyle or wherever you need an as thin as possible line with maximum performance and a high safety factor. These lines are not created to make compromises but to deliver. Maui lines are available in 1.3 or 1.6mm and being able to carry weight of around 400 to 500kg combined with the best raw material and coating on the market.

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SPINLOCK IRC Welsh National Championship - August 14 - 16
Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club in conjunction with ISORA has led the way in North Wales, with a considered and steady return to keelboat racing, post the Covid Pandemic lockdown, with three well supported club races and two ISORA offshore events.

Both forms of racing having a careful regard to Welsh Government Regulations, and recommendations made by our sport governing body - RYA Cymru Wales.

It's important to note that there are hugely differing regulations across the four home nations, and different again to our neighbours across the Irish Sea in Ireland.

After much debate and taking advice from RYA CW and our partners Plas Heli and the Royal Dee Yacht Club, and discussing all the constraints imposed, we assessed that during an organised activity (event) that multiple households could sail together but must maintain 2m physical distancing. In addition, using "extended" households could be helpful to increase crew number without 2m distancing. However, recognising that not all boat owners could "extend" households, having potentially already taken this step with elderly relatives for example, we took the decision to limit crew numbers, as many other organisations (such as JOG, RORC) have done using the following formula:

IRC Fleets: Half the IRC rating crew number (rounded down) and add 1
NHC Fleets: LOA < 9m 3 crew > 9m 4 crew

The next hurdle to overcome was the limitation on event numbers, which is 30. To enable us to operate within this criteria, we have had to take the decision to split the regatta into "events", so for example the Coastal ISORA fleet is a separate event and competing for a separate trophy to the IRC 1 and 2 fleets or NHC Cruiser fleet (which may be split into two event classes)

Whilst we retain the regatta title of IRC Welsh Championships, for scoring and administration the three events will be run and managed separately and require a nominated person to do this.

Full information at the event site: www.ircwelshchamps.com

Young sailors to 'Foil' from Lymington (UK) to Le Havre (FRA) raising money for British & French Health services
On August 14th, 3 French and 3 British 'Waszp Class' sailors will attempt to cross the Channel to raise money for their respective health services, in a 'Foil for Life Challenge'. This will be the very first time that this type of foiling dinghy will attempt a Channel Crossing, so if successful will establish a new record, with the weather forecast looking very favourable.

The six sailors taking part in the challenge are the UK's Hattie Rogers (20 yrs. old from Lymington), Edward Higson (22, Draycote) & William Heathcote (17, Lymington), together with French sailors Pierre Leboucher (39, Nantes), Mael Garnier (19,Baie de St-Brieuc), and Corentin Horeau (31, Trinité-sur-Mer.), all of whom are experienced racers in these exciting Waszp Dinghies.

Given the restrictions placed on all boating through the Covid-19 Pandemic, this remarkable attempt is designed to highlight and thank the work of health services on both sides of the Channel who have been at the forefront of the battle to save lives. Crossing from Lymington to Le Havre, which is around 103 miles, money raised will go to the UK's National Health Service (NHS) and the French Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), the largest hospital system in Europe, and one of the largest in the world. The sailors have set up dedicated fundraising pages for the NHS and APHP via the www.foilforlife.com website homepage and are looking to raise £5,000 or more.

The crossing is likely to take up to 10 hours, wind permitting, and the teams will depart the Royal Lymington Yacht Club dock at 06.30 on Friday 14th August.

In this time, safety is paramount, and the team will have three support boats and a media RIB in attendance throughout the crossing, and all aspects will be conducted in a responsible and Covid-secure manner.

www.foilforlife.com to donate

2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series
Torbole, Italy - Sparkling final for the Melges 24 European Sailing Series regatta in Torbole, where a fleet of sixteen boats from seven nations has completed a series of eight races to crown the winner of the first event of the 2020 season.

At the eve of the final day, Altea ITA722 by Andrea Racchelli and Taki 4 ITA778 by Marco Zammarchi were tied in points at the top of the standings and the expectations for the last day of racing were high: the Race Committee was forced to leave the fleet ashore for approximately two hours with respect to the scheduled starting time, waiting for the breeze to stabilize and eventually calling the boats on the race course for the last two races of the weekend.

After a tight duel at only a few lengths of distance, Altea gained the bullet in Race 7, immediately followed by Taki 4 and White Room GER677 by Michael Tarabochia: in this way, Andrea Racchelli and his crew gained one-point margin over Taki 4 and started their final run towards the victory of the event.

In the eighth and final race, Altea definitely put the seal on her success: with Melgina ITA693 by Paolo Brescia gaining the last victory of the series and Altea finishing on second place, the crew by Andrea Racchelli was crowned winner of the first event of the 2020 Melges 24 European Sailing Series.

Silver medal, just three points behind, for Taki 4 by Marco Zammarchi with Niccolo Bertola at the helm, also the winner of the Corinthian division, and bronze medal for the reigning Italian champions onboard Melgina by Paolo Brescia.

The Corinthian ranking, led by the already mentioned Taki 4, sees Miles Quinton's Gill Race Team GBR694 in second place and Akos Csolto's Seven_Five_Nine HUN759 in third.

After the inaugural event on Garda Lake, the Melges 24 fleet will gather again on Attersee (Austria) at the end of the month of August.

Phil Sharp enters La Solitaire du Figaro race
OceansLab skipper Phil Sharp will be one of 35 solo skippers to contest in this notoriously competitive race challenged by shipping lanes, sandbanks, rocks and tidal currents. Achieving a good result in this race class, aboard a Figaro 3 (32 ft) one-design boat, means little sleep and close finishes with just minutes, sometime seconds apart.

The intensity of the racing is widely recognised and reported by French national heroes and Vendée Globe winners Michel Desjoyeaux and Alain Gautier as the hardest race in the world.

This will be Sharp's second entry after racing aboard a Figaro 2 in the 2011 edition, where he finished as 3rd rookie on an adjusted 18th position overall.

This week Sharp will join a fleet of 32 skippers to compete in the final warmup race ahead of La Solitaire du Figaro in the 44th edition of the Solo Guy Cotton. This return race from Concarneau around the islands of north Biscay will start on Thursday at 15:00 CEST and is expected to finish on Saturday.

This follows on from June's Solo Maitre Coq race, where on the final windy leg under spinnaker, the boat repeatedly spun out of control; the root cause of the problem has since been identified as faulty rudders.

How to Follow
Follow Sharp's journey this month as he makes a return to Class Figaro in his second event the Solo Guy Cotton Concarneau.
Race tracker and updates
Race website

For the Record
The WSSR Council announces the establishment of new World Records.:

Records: Around Britain and Ireland. 40 ft Outright, plus 60 ft and 40 ft Singlehanded
Yacht: "Ordago" Class 40
Name: Ian Lipinski. FRA
Dates:.2nd to the 9th July 2020.
Start time: 04;21;25 GMT on the 02/07/20
Finish time: 22;12;12 GMT on the 09/07/20
Elapsed time: 7 days 17 hours 50 minutes and 47 seconds
Average speed: 9.54 kts

Comments: Previous Records. Outright 40 ft: "Imerys Clean Energy". Phil Sharp. GBR. Aug 18. 8d 4h 14m 49s. Singlehanded 60ft and 40ft: "Roaring Forty" Michel Kleinjans. BEL. Jun 04. 11d 12h 26m 48s.

John Reed
Secretary to the WSSR Council
sailspeedrecords.com

Industry News
Zhik is proud to announce a collaboration with Plastimo, the prestigious marine industry safety manufacturer and equipment wholesaler, as their new distributor for France, Belgium and the French domestic territories.

With more than 50 years' experience, Plastimo is a household name in the French marine market, offering 11,000 products, all rooted in the brand's fundamental values of safety and ergonomy, to encourage enjoyable boating practice and professional service to the trade.

Zhik is working with Nacra 17 sailors, Quentin Delapierre & Manon Audinet in their bid for the 2021 Tokyo Games. The collaboration comes right on time as both companies are getting ready for the 2020 Vendee Globe and La Solitaire du Figaro. Zhik are clothing partners with 2012 Olympian, Pierre Leboucher who recently won the Drheam Cup Figaro duo class. British sailor, Alex Thomson, affiliated with Zhik since 2019, has recently qualified and is fine tuning, to get the HUGO BOSS to maximum speed.

www.zhik.com
www.plastimo.com

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Yale Cordage, a longstanding leader for synthetic rope and cable solutions, has been acquired and recapitalized by River Associates Investments LP, alongside Yale management. Tom Yale, Chief Executive Officer and second-generation owner, will be continuing on as a board member and shareholder while he transitions out of his role as CEO of Yale Cordage. Bill Putnam will continue as President with Drummond Boord as Vice President of Operations and Sam Cooper as Vice President of Sales.

www.yalecordage.com

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Boat shows going ahead in August, September and October

The calendar of this year's international boat shows has been decimated but at this point in time the following exhibitions are still due to take place between now and the end of October as reported to IBI recently by their respective organisers.

These events are all still subject to late cancellation due to the imposition of Covid-related restrictions, but as of today they have the agreement of their national and local governing authorities to proceed.

Helsinki Boat-Afloat, Finland: 13-16 August
Orust Open Yard Show, Sweden: 21-25 August (hosted by Hallberg-Rassy)
Boot & Fun Inwater, Berlin, Germany: 4-6 September
Cannes Festival of Yachting, France: 8-13 September
Atlantic City, USA: 10-13 September
Boats 2020 Southampton, UK: 11-20 September (smaller scale, not-for-profit event organised by British Marine in place of Southampton International Boat Show)
Friedrichshafen, Germany: 19-27 September
La Rochelle, France: 29 September to 4 October
Genoa, Italy: 1-6 October
Annapolis Sail Boat Show, USA: 1-4 October
Auckland Boat Show, New Zealand: 8-11 October
Annapolis Power Boat Show, USA: 8-12 October
Biograd, Croatia: 21-25 October
Fort Lauderdale, USA: 29 October to 1 November

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The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has released details of its first-ever virtual tradeshow, IBEX Online: A Virtual Event.

Scheduled to launch September 29, the free digital tradeshow will be built around the concepts of Connection, New Products and Innovation, and Education, and will allow the industry to come together in a safe and productive environment.

Product demonstrations will be accessible via Tech Talk workshops being hosted by exhibitors throughout the event. Ongoing, new product announcements will be posted in a virtual press room as well promoted on IBEX social media channels, and visitors will have quick access to a digital show guide for additional reference.

Another component of IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience will be the Education Conference and its renowned Seminar Series, hosted by trusted industry partners. Featuring an expansive selection of exciting new content for 2020, the sessions will be delivered through a combination of live-stream and pre-recorded presentations, complete with interactive Q&A sessions, and one-on-one conversations. Details are available on the IBEX website's education page along with pricing for a full-access pass.

In addition, live, daily Keynote Sessions will focus on topics such as the State of the Industry, Sustainability, and Leadership. Keynote sessions are free to all event participants.

Registration for IBEX Online: A Virtual Experience will begin in August. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit www.ibexshow.com.

Elsa Green: 1945-2020
Suddenly and with only the briefest warning the much-loved Elsa Green slipped her mooring lines and slid gently away from her berth for the last time. Known and respected from California to Cornwall, from the Pacific to the Mediterranean both as a sailor and as a warm and generous hostess she leaves behind a legion of friends from across the sailing world, from many countries and of many languages. She will be most sorely missed.

Born Elisabeth van der Graaf in Rotterdam on 12 March 1945 the young Elsa grew up in the beach town of Rockanje sailing occasionally with friends until she and her brother, Rik, were given a wreck of a boat - no mast, keel, rudder or sails - that they brought back to life scouring friends and acquaintances for useful bits of wood and equipment. In her early twenties she began racing offshore. Elsa's brother recalls "in those days the crew were mainly men - but Elsa had extremely good eyesight and would often see buoys in rough seas faster than the men - in the days before GPS a very strategic weapon. Also, seasickness did not exist for her."

In the early 'Sixties Elsa was sailing with Dutch friends in Malta. Their yacht Bestevaer was lying alongside an American boat skippered by a young Californian itinerant sailor called Bill Green. It proved a fateful coincidence. Bill found reasons to visit the Netherlands and Elsa soon quit her job as a kindergarten teacher to go sailing with him. They lived a peripatetic existence, covering tens of thousands of (nautical) miles across Europe, the US and the Pacific, selling boats, managing builds, running charters and deliveries, and racing. Though Bill's name was synonymous with the racing scene at the time, Elsa was always a valued member of any crew. British racing sailor, navigator and author Peter Bruce recalls Elsa from one campaign of that time: "I thought I was pretty hot at trim but, as time went by, I came to realise that Elsa was even quicker!"

Eventually, in the mid-70s, they came ashore in Lymington, England. Daughter Saskia was born in 1976, son Jonathan (universally known as 'Pom') two years later. About this time Elsa, an inveterate entrepreneur, formed a company she named Green Marine, importing from the US yacht fittings and deck hardware either unobtainable or prohibitively expensive via normal channels in the UK.

In 1974 the inspired Bill Green persuaded the Royal Lymington Yacht Club to stage an invitation match-racing regatta modelled on the highly successful Congressional Cup run by Long Beach YC in his native California. Bill became the on-the-water advisor/ guru and Elsa the shoreside Queen Bee. She ensured everyone had food to eat, boats to sail and places to sleep. And on top of all this Elsa was now helping 2 friends run a French restaurant based in a Dutch (of course) barge.

At this time Bill worked with close friend Jeremy Rogers in his yacht building company Contessa Yachts and when that firm ceased production Bill and a colleague decided to set up on their own. Elsa's little company, Green Marine, was resurrected in a new guise when in 1982 Bill and Elsa along with Ian and Dianne King set up shop with their first build for British owner Peter Whipp - the One Tonner and later Admiral's Cupper, Panda. Elsa was the Financial Director, untrained formally but with a keen eye for incomings and outgoings. It was a precarious beginning: there was no bank loan for the start-up, just that vote of confidence from Peter Whipp and Bill's credit card.

World leaders in advanced composite construction Green Marine went on to build some of the fastest racing boats and classiest cruising yachts of their time. Bill and Elsa enjoyed working with friends from their racing days - Doug Peterson, Ron Holland, German Frers, Bill Tripp. Elsa always made sure that everyone was well looked after, dragging her small children down to the factory in the middle of the night to bring home-made food to the guys on night shift or cooking for the non-stop visitors to the family home - customers, sailors, designers - all enjoying the lively atmosphere and good food.

When Green Marine was sold in 2010, Elsa stepped up the travel - a life-long passion, even of the aeroplane variety - and more recently relished her role as Oma to her 3 young grandchildren.

In 2008 Elsa had been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Her illness was well-managed but despite seeming full of life she had low immunity. In June of this year her condition worsened. She went into hospital and things seemed hopeful until a non-Covid-related infection took hold and suddenly she was gone.

Due to Covid regulations in the UK there will be an attendance-restricted cremation on Friday 14th August but Saskia and Pom invite Elsa's friends and extended family to light a candle (or several), honouring the light she brought into all of our lives, at 6pm British Summer Time (1700 UT). Condolences, memories and photos can be sent to the family at memoriesofelsa [AT] gmail [DOT] com

Warm-hearted, generous, sympathetic, enthusiastic, funny; supportive mother, partner, sister and Oma and the warmest person, the kindest friend and the most fun party-goer-and-giver Elsa's absence will be felt profoundly.

Let Jim Pugh have the last word: "If there were more Elsas, the world would be a better place". -- Malcolm McKeag

Featured Brokerage
2011 Catana 65 Custom. 1,300,000 USD. Located in Tahiti enroute Florida.

Full-custom Catana 65 bluewater catamaran with carbon deck, Twaron hull reinforcement, carbon rig and so on. Hull No.7 of 7 built.

Contact
Lead broker: Matias Renlund – Grabau international (Scandinavia)
Tel: +358406861501
Email: matias [AT] grabauinternational [DOT] com

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2008 TP52 - "Macchia Mediterranea". 360000 EUR. Located in Gaeta, Italy.

Cookson built TP52 designed by Reichel Pugh. Ex "Near Miss" and "Team Vision Future", she was always a boat ahead of her time. Winner of 2017 IRC Europeans and 2nd Copa Del Ray, beating 2015 designs, shows the potential! Upgrades in 2019 and 2020 - ready to go and turn heads.

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Sam Pearson - Ancasta Race Boats
sampearson [AT] ancasta [DOT] com
+447759 424900
+442380 016582

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GC32 Gunvor. 200,000 ex VAT EUR. Located in Barcelona

Boat build number 20 is in excellent conditions and sailed only four events in the GC32 Racing Tour season of 2016. Equipment is almost brand new and everything is race ready.

The boat comes with a 40ft HQ container that was also purchased new in 2016. The container comes with benches, tools and all gear needed to mount and maintain the boat (incl. rotating cradles for ease foil fitting).

Current location is in storage in Barcelona.