In This Issue
• One Race Sailed, the America's Cup continues...
• Could this be it? Could the Cup stay in NZ?
• Navigation Webinar for the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race
• 37th Primo Cup - Trophee Credit Suisse
• A Transatlantic Women's Project
• Solo Maitre Coq
• What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine
• Mini 6.50
• Industry News
• Featured Charter: SW105 Wolfhound
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Swan 45-041 'Yakima'
• • Blue Note - JPK 1080
• • Nautor Swan 65
• The Last Word: Gregory Corso

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One Race Sailed, the America's Cup continues...
Race 9 was won by Emirates Team New Zealand by 30 seconds after they took the right side of the course in the final leg and extended out a large lead to cross the line and go 6-3.

Shortly before the scheduled start, and a short delay, racing was cancelled for the day and will resume on Wednesday.

Full report in tomorrow's issue...

Previous Day

Race 8 - Emirates Team New Zealand beat Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Start: 1715
Port: NZL
Stbd: ITA
Course: E
Axis: 001
Length: 1.89nm
Current: 0.1 knots @ 151
Wind 9 knots 000 degrees
Winner Emirates Team New Zealand: 3:55

Race 7 - Emirates Team New Zealand beat Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
Start: 1615
Port: ITA
Stbd: NZL
Course: E
Axis: 027
Length: 1.9nm
Current: 0.1 knots @ 137
Wind: 9-12knots 025-050 degrees
Winner: Emirates Team New Zealand - 0:58

americascup.com

Could this be it? Could the Cup stay in NZ?
At this evening's press conference Peter Burling made no secret of the fact that they knew how fortunate they had been to get back into the race and while he acknowledged the Herculean effort his grinders had made to keep the boat on the boil his comment, "Better to be lucky than good," said it all.

Spithill on the other hand is now in his 'Pitbull' element and was more animated this evening than we've seen him for a while. If there's one person that can rally the troops it will be him.

Plus, the fact is that while the Kiwis will be delighted that they have taken a two race march, the reality is that they were beaten twice in the start by a team that has as a slippery boat.

So, the Cup is within grasp, but will it happen tomorrow? Who knows.

This morning (Monday) Tuesday was forecast to be the windiest of the week, now it's set to be a vacuum.

www.planetsail.org/kiwi-breakthrough

Navigation Webinar for the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race
Field Yachting has partnered with six authorities in their respective fields to present a 3 part webinar series focusing on the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race.

Designed for all crew who anticipate racing in this years edition, topics include studying the route for strategy development, rules, sails, satcomms, weather, currents, and preparation in the days pre start.

Presenters are:

Campbell Field: Long range planning - route deconstruction, historic weather analysis, preceding week planning and developing a race plan/strategy by analysing optimal routes, in race development and management of strategy.

North Sails: Long range - planning your sail inventory, in race - management and repair.

TideTech: Oceanographic current data products available for the race and the science behind them.

PredictWind: Meteorological data products and the tools used to generate and validate them.

Osprey Technical: Preparation of your electronics, satcomms packages and internet connectivity

Wouter Verbraak: In race weather analysis, thermal and topographical effects in coastal and island sailing.

This in depth series includes a Q&A session to put your questions to the experts. You will also receive a follow up package of presentation notes and an edited recording of all three sessions.

To book a place visit fieldyachting.com/rolex-fastnet-race-webinar-series

37th Primo Cup - Trophee Credit Suisse
Competitors enjoyed six races for the 37th Primo Cup-Trophee Credit Suisse. Only members present in the Principality could take part due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the latest government guidelines. As every year, thanks to the loyal support of long-time partner SLAM, the first three teams in each class won garments from the technical clothing range of this Italian supplier. Varying conditions spiced up the contests with a 6-7 knot easterly on the Friday blowing up to 25 knots on the Saturday before fading away on Sunday.

For three days, the J/70 and Smeralda 888 fleets fought some worthy battles on the Monaco race area.

In the J/70 fleet of 20 boats, the men with Giangiacomo Serena di Lapigio (G-Spot) will have left no room for doubt that they mean business and gave a tough field a hard time. At the end of six races, they won by two points ahead of Ludovico Fassitelli (Junda-Sumus Capital) and Loïc Pompee (Sailing Racing Team). The young racers from the YCM's Sports Section were also on the start, racing among the pros. Jeremy Moutout (YCM Lokomotiv) and his comrades came 8th while the youngest team on Joptimist, with an average age of 11-13, were a respectable 15th. In the Corinthian (amateur) category, victory went to Cesare Gabasio (Tinnj70) followed by Stefano Roberti (Piccinina).

In the Smeralda 888 fleet of nine boats, class President Charles de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles (Vamos mi Amor) clinched victory by a whisker from Timofey Sukhotin (Beda), with Francesco Vauban on Botta Dritta completing the podium.

yacht-club-monaco.mc

A Transatlantic Women's Project
This March 8, International Women's Rights Day, the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre and its partner Saint James are launching the "Cap pour Elle" operation, which will support a project led by a woman ready to brave the Atlantic for the first time. times.

"Cap pour Elle" is a project as new and innovative that the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre is setting up for the 2021 edition. For the first time, a women's project will be financially supported , by the partner Saint James, and sportingly , with the support of the Women's Commission of the French Sailing Federation and the Normandy Sailing League.

By May 7, a sailor will be selected to participate in her first transatlantic race, between Le Havre and Martinique, from November 7. This "Cap pour Elle" operation is open to any major project carrier who already has sailing experience . The selected sailor will receive a grant of 40,000 Euros as well as a support program.

To support the winner of "Cap pour Elle" , the Transat Jacques Vabre Normandie Le Havre has put together a team of experts: Alexia Barrier and Clarisse Cremer, Imoca sailors, in the role of godmothers , will share their experience; and Anne Combier, experienced team manager, in the role of mentor , will participate in the implementation of the project.

www.transatjacquesvabre.org

Solo Maitre Coq
The first test of the 2021 season for the Figaro Beneteau class, the Solo Maitre Coq is raced on the Figaro Beneteau 3 foilers.

For two days, the riders face each other on in-shore courses in the bay of Les Sables d'Olonne. As for the route of the big race, it takes the skippers around the islands of Re, Yeu and Belle-ile.

The race takes place behind closed doors. No visitors are allowed on the Vendee Globe pontoon.

Provisional program:

Friday March 19
9h: Deadline for the arrival of the skippers and their boat at the Port Olona race pontoon - Tonnage checks.

Monday March 22
9:30 am: Departure from the pontoon and up the channel.
11 am: Departure off the first leg.

Tuesday 23 March
9:30 am: Departure from the pontoon and up the channel.
11am: Departure off the second round.
7 p.m .: Official evening - Dinner.

Thursday March 25
11am: Departure from the pontoon and up the channel.
1 p.m .: Start of the big race.

Saturday March 27
Arrival of the offshore race.

Sunday March 28
11:30 am: Prize giving.

www.lessablesdolonne-tourisme.com

www.solomaitrecoq.com

Seahorse April 2021
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

World news
Welcome to the new Ultims, Francis Joyon... the master returns, back and forth in Auckland, minding your fences. Plus America and the America's Cup, and just how deep are the problems? Glenn Ashby, Peter Isler, Ed Baird, Peter Holmberg, Ronan Lucas, Dobbs Davis, Patrice Carpentier, Ivor Wilkins, Blue Robinson

A flawless racing performance
Olivier Blanchet

Brim to overflowing
Tim Jeffery remembers the extraordinary working and racing lives of Bob Fisher

A bean counter's perspective
Rob Weiland considers the financial realities of campaigning at the highest levels of the sport

At a store near you
We have long been huge fans of the Skeeta production foiler, fast, light and... user friendly! Now Skeeta and their builders Cobra International have something for those (lucky) kids too

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Mini 6.50
The Arcipelago 650 (180 miles double-handed) and the Mini Petrolera (100 miles solo) set off on March 18 and 19 respectively. -- Tip and Shaft

Arcipelago 650
www.classemini.it
Ranking coefficient : 1
Notice of race FR

Mini Petrolera
www.clubnauticgarraf.com
Ranking coefficient : 1,5
Announcement of results : 21/03/2021
Notice of race EN

Industry News
Petticrows Boatyard will be relocating to Cascais, Portugal during March 2021.

With the UK leaving the EU we fell it is essential to ensure trouble free and continued easy purchase of New Dragons, used Dragons and Dragon accessories from Petticrows.

This move will enable us to achieve it and provide improved service to the Dragon Fleet.

2020 has been a difficult year for all our valued customers. We hope that during 2021 the COVID situation will improve and we will all return to enjoying ourselves on the water, with our friends, both at home and at the fantastic Dragon class racing circuit.

The relocation will ensure Petticrows is well placed to service the fleet efficiently when we are able to get back on the water this season and beyond.

After more than 30 years based in Burnham on Crouch in the UK, it is without doubt a big change, but presents a very positive opportunity for the company and will integrate some new personnel, ideas and enthusiasm with our existing quality and reliability.

Tim Tavinor will continue to be involved overseeing the production and will be continuing to race the Dragon on the regatta circuit.

Petticrows Portugal team will count with the familiar face of Pedro Rebelo de Andrade and with his extensive experience in Dragon sailing.

Pedro is joined by Henrique who will take care of the operation in Cascais.

The existing UK contact details will still be in operation for some time so please call or e-mail with any questions or concerns over this move.

www.petticrows.com

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Sweden's Värmdö Municipality is building a new marina at Stavsnäs Vinterhamn to accommodate the growing demand for berths in the Swedish archipelago.

Phase One of construction has already started, with an SF Marina floating concrete breakwater and walkway transforming the setting into a hub of yachting activity.

WM-Bommen fingers from 6m to 10m long accommodate a wide range of boats at the 70-slip facility. The main walkway has integrated ducts that feed the El-Björn power pedestals; slips also feature freshwater hook-ups and free WiFi.

The breakwater and walkway were built at SF Marina's Wallhamn, Sweden facility and transported to the site by barge. Because of their modular design, installation is said to be faster than traditional wooden or poured concrete structures.

Stavsnäs Vinterhamn is an important public and freight transportation hub between the Swedish mainland and the archipelago islands. The new recreational marina features a pump-out, harbour office, store, repair centre, shower facilities and increased parking area with residential housing planned.

Phase Two of the marina project will begin in spring 2022.

ibinews.com

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The current health situation and the difficulties connected with travel in Europe make the beginning of the 2021 nautical season a little unusual. Be that as it may, people will want to visit boats and the desire to cast off has never been quite so strong. In this context, Beneteau and its network of dealers have taken steps to meet sailors throughout Europe. The Beneteau Roadshow will cross 7 countries from the North to the South from 1st April to 20 June 2021 and visits and private sea trials will be organized.

From early April, two tours will be launched simultaneously in the north and south of Europe, with the aim of visiting key European boating areas. In northern Europe, the roadshow will cross Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel, while in southern Europe it will stop off on the Mediterranean Sea and on the Atlantic Ocean.

Access to the boats shown for private visits - with possible trials depending on the ports - will be by appointment only and will comply with local protective measures.

Heiligenhafen - 01.04 to 04.04 and 08.04 to 11.04
Bruinisse - 23.04 to 25.04
Saint-Gillescroix-De-Vie - 30.04 to 02.05
Rome - 07.05 to 09.05
Marseille - 12.05 to 16.05
Oslo - 28.05 to 31.05
Lorient - 28.05 to 30.05
Stockholm - 04.06 to 07.06
Hamble - 18.06 to 20.06

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BWA Yachting and A1 Group have recently signed a memorandum of understanding for the A1 yacht agency, its technical and provisioning networks throughout Greece to integrate them under the BWA Yachting banner by year-end.

The 2021 season will be an interim season. 2022 will see a fully integrated Greek presence in the BWA Yachting panoply. During this year, all services will be offered as usual with improvements being scheduled as always. The A1 Group will continue to thrive and will work with BWA Yachting to ensure that they both singly and together they continue to offer ever-improving services to their clients.

BWA Yachting and the A1 Group have long enjoyed the best of relationships, working together as affiliates and sharing knowledge between the two, so natural progression has almost dictated the move. Indeed, BWA Yachting may not have existed at all, had it not been for then A1 Yacht Trade Consortium being one of the co-founders and major shareholders along with the Italian Luise Group.

bwayachting.com

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Experienced sailor and tracking expert Jan Hamann, Sail´n Fly, has been appointed TracTrac country partner for Germany. The inclusion of Jan Hamann to the team extends TracTrac presence in central Europe and deepens the relationship to SAP Sailing.

In addition to being a qualified sailing instructor and passionate lifelong sailor, Jan has worked with delivery of technology services to sailing since 2014. These services include drones, live production and live tracking, most recently as Head of IT Services and Event Operations at SailTracks. Jan has played a key role in the application of SAP Sailing Analytics and worked with events as diverse as the Sailing World Cup, Sailing Champions League, 49er, 5o5 and other class World Championships.

Jan's passion for sailing has been the pivot point between his professional and personal life and this is the factor that makes him stand out for his new role with TracTrac.

TracTrac was founded in 2005 and is a leading provider of high-quality live tracking to sailing and other hard-to-follow sports. With the inclusion of Jan Hamann as partner for Germany, TracTrac now has a presence, via local partners, in 9 countries around the world, which in addition to Germany are Australia, Austria, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Norway, South Africa and Switzerland.

tractrac.com

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Featured Brokerage
2004 Swan 45 Yakima. 330000 EUR. Located in Marina Cala Galera, Italy.

The Swan 45-041 stands out for its excellent conditions and for having been used mainly for cruising and little in racing. For this reason, some changes have been made for greater comfort, plus solutions to get her ready to race. Available for visits to Cala Galera.

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Contact
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Blue Note - JPK 1080. 220,000 GBP.

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