In This Issue
• Skorpios Strikes - Monohull Line Honours for RORC Caribbean 600
• Cape Horners launch register of solo circumnavigations
• What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine
• Dublin Bay Old Gaffers to Hear Tale of Baidín
• Eric Twiname Junior Championships are Back
• Latitudes & Attitudes Spring 2022 - Issue 38
• Sailing World on Water February 24.22
• RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
• Ken Ryan RIP
• Featured Charter: Ultim Emotion 2 - 80ft Racing Trimaran
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Swan 48-138 'Embla'
• • Excess 11 - Catamaran
• • Arcona 435
• The Last Word: Buzz Aldrin

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Skorpios Strikes - Monohull Line Honours for RORC Caribbean 600
Dmitry Rybolovlev's ClubSwan 125 Skorpios (MON), skippered by Fernando Echavarri, crossed the finish line in Antigua to take Monohull Line Honours at 03:59:51 on Wednesday 23rd February 2022. The elapsed time was 1 day, 16 hours, 39 mins, 51 secs. Skorpios scored their second Line Honours victory with the Royal Ocean Racing Club, having previously taken the gun in the 2021 Rolex Fastnet Race.

Skorpios Crew: Dmitry Rybolovlev, Fernando Echavarri, Pepe Ribes Rubio, Bruno Zirilli, Matteo Celon, Claudio Celon, Antonio Cuervas Mons, Dirk de Ridder, Viktor Filippov, Bruno Garcia Del Blanco, Aleix Gelabert, Carlos Hernandez, Brad Jackson, Michael Joubert, Andrei Konogorov, Neal McDonald, Juan Meseguer, Antony Mutter, Michael Pammenter, David Pella, Elliot Pilcher, Nicolas Pruvost, Fernando Rodriguez Rivero, Russell Whitworth.

The VPLP/Verdier 100 Super Maxi Comanche finished the RORC Caribbean 600 less than an hour behind Skorpios on the water. After IRC time correction, Comanche is in first place with 57 boats still racing under IRC for the overall win.

Fleet Tracker

caribbean600.rorc.org

Cape Horners launch register of solo circumnavigations
The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH), has published its multi-crew circumnavigation register to compliment a similar register for solo circumnavigations published in 2020.

This latest roll of honour currently lists 1,848 individual circumnavigations during past Whitbread/Volvo Round the World races, the 1975/6 Financial Times Clipper Race, British Steel/BT Global Challenge races, Trophee Jules Verne, The Race, Oryx Quest, Barcelona and Portimão events.

Both circumnavigation registers have multi-search facilities that allow users to interrogate by name, yacht, nationality, event and time.

Britain tops the multi-crew list with 715 circumnavigations followed by France (232), New Zealand (200) Netherlands and USA (75) land-locked Switzerland with 71, Australia and Spain (51), Finland (47), Italy (41) and Sweden (40)

There are 15 yacht crews the compilers have not been able to identify (listed in red within the Register) who have competed in the Trophee Jules Verne, 1997/8 Whitbread, 2000/1 and 2004 BT/Global Challenge events, and 2011/12, 2014/15 and 2017/18 Volvo Ocean Races. We encourage these crews to come forward and register their achievements to make this historic record complete.

Within the Solo lists, 180 have sailed solo non-stop around the globe via the 3 Great Capes and 150 more have done the same with stops. France leads the nationality list with 90 non-stop circumnavigations and 27 with stops. This compares with Britain (28 non-stop and 24 with stops) and USA (6 non-stop and 27 with stops)

The current record for the fastest multi-crewed circumnavigation is held by Francis Joyon and his French crew with a time of 40 days 23h 30' 30" set in 2017 aboard their 30.5m trimaran IDEC Sport.

The fastest solo non-stop circumnavigation is held by Frenchman François Gabart with a time of 42 days 16h 40' 3" set in 2017 aboard the 30m trimaran Ultim MACIF.

The IACH register

capehorners.club

Seahorse March 2022
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

A formidable heritage
The Arcona 435 has been racking up silverware since its launch in 2018 but the recent addition of One Ton Cup-winning designer Niels Jeppesen has elevated a prestigious 40-year-old brand to another level entirely

Transquadra speziale
But Ben Rogerson's foxy new 41ft hybrid design offers high performance offshore racing in both fully-crewed and shorthanded formats...

Seahorse build table - No limits
This one will go the distance. Paolo Dinero

Superyachts - Beyond semi-custom
Southern Wind raise the bar while keeping costs sane - elegant solution and immaculate execution

Sailor of the Month
Two very different rivals on and across the oceans

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Dublin Bay Old Gaffers to Hear Tale of Baidin, a Chameleon Nesting Dinghy
Mark Sweetman's nesting dinghy under spritsail. Photo courtesy Afloat magazine. Click on image to enlarge.

In the latest Dublin Bay Old Gaffers Zoom talk Mark Sweetman will recount his search for a nesting dinghy design to suit his needs and how he ended up building one himself.

For a long time, Mark wanted a hard tender that was good to row and sail, as opposed to the ubiquitous inflatable dinghy with an obligatory outboard motor. But while an inflatable dinghy could be deflated and stored easily under a berth, the storage of a hard dinghy would be a challenge. Then at the London Boat Show a few years ago he saw the solution - a nesting dinghy that divided in two with one half sitting neatly inside the other, so occupying only half the original space when stored.

There were no nesting dinghies - new or used - available for sale anywhere so there was no option but to build one himself.

Full details on the talk in the flyer downloadable as a PDF file

afloat.ie/sail/sailing-clubs/dublin-bay-old-gaffers/

The Eric Twiname Junior Championships are Back in the UK
The Eric Twiname Junior Championships is back after a two-year absence - and entries are now open.

The RYA's iconic "battle of the regions" pits young sailors from across the country against each other, representing their RYA Region or Home Country.

But the regatta is so much more than just a competition - it's as much about nurturing young sailors in a racing environment and empowering them to learn and develop.

The Eric Twiname Junior Championships, lovingly known as the ETs, will once again return to long-term hosts Rutland Sailing Club from April 30 to May 2.

Read more in Afloat

Latitudes & Attitudes Spring 2022 - Issue 38
The 25th Anniversary Issue of Lats&Atts is now available to read for free online, worldwide. Of course if you prefer the print issue, it is also available at your local bookstore or West Marine.

FREE online!

Read the 25th Anniversary Issue now... for FREE!

latsatts.com/latitudes-attitudes-spring-2022-issue-38/

Sailing World on Water February 24.22
Highlights in the sport of Sailing captured in the last seven days. RORC Caribbean 600 Special

It's RORC Caribbean 600 time, and we start with the big boats Skorpios and Comanche, in the monohulls and Argo, Maserati, PowerPlay in the Multi hulls.

74 boats, 700 sailors make up the 600. Tropical heat, moderate trade winds and ocean swell provided superb racing conditions for the first day and night of action in the 2022 RORC Caribbean 600.

RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Still time to get your tickets!

Join us this weekend at Farnborough International for a weekend of watersports, a packed talk schedule, courses for all, and fun for the whole family.

Save up to 20% with RYA members and group ticket discounts.

Tickets available here

Show Guide

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Olympic gold medallists Eilidh McIntyre and Dylan Fletcher will be among a host of British Sailing Team athletes at the year's RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show presented by Suzuki.

The Tokyo 2020 stars will officially open the show, which this year takes place at the new venue of Farnborough International on February 26 and 27.

McIntyre and Fletcher made history last summer, claiming gold medals for Team GB in the women's 470 and 49er classes respectively.

McIntyre (Saturday only) and Fletcher (Saturday and Sunday) will joined by new crews Martin Wrigley and Rhos Hawes to meet fans - and show off their Tokyo 2020 gold medals - on Sailors' Corner.

They will also be giving insights into their lives at the pinnacle of sailing in the Close to the Action talk on the main stage alongside SailGP's Matt Gotrel.

The pair will be joined by British Sailing Team athletes Hannah Snellgrove, Megan Brickwood, James Grummet, James Peters, Steph Orton, Dan Budden, Nick Robins and Sam Whaley, as well as team boss Mark Robinson.

The athletes will be giving talks, masterclasses, handing out awards and helping run the trapeze rig where youngsters can try their hand on the wire under expert supervision.

British Sailing Team meteorologist Simon Rowell is back again to chat all things weather, team strategist Mark Rushall returns for his ever-popular tactics talks and coach Jonny McGovern will reveal his top tips for getting a good start.

Head to rya.org.uk/events/dinghy-show for the full line-up of speakers, stages and exhibitors, or to buy tickets.

The RYA's Racing department will be at the show in force, led by Director of Racing Ian Walker who will be giving several talks over the course of the weekend.

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Barton Marine will host live demonstrations, competitions, and giveaways on stand F64 at the RYA Dinghy Show 26-27 February in Farnborough. The Barton team is displaying and selling the full dinghy equipment range to visitors from the stand - and keep an eye out for the huge multi-rider SUPs donated by Barton positioned around the show for the RYA Onboard programme!

The expert team of in-house dinghy sailors and deck gear connoisseurs will be on hand to guide you through the Barton range and help choose the perfect kit for repairs, upgrades and full rigging projects. With over 1500 precision engineered products in the range it's a fair bet they can provide for any deck gear solutions you require. From ex GB Olympic squad sailor Christian Brewer to Harry Newton, our Barton Rising Star, there is a wealth of knowledge to tap into and collect an exclusive 'Barton Racing' hull sticker in the process.

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The WEST SYSTEM® Technical Team will be running a series of live epoxy demonstrations, on stand F60 at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, focussing on the Mini Pack.

The Mini Pack is a one-stop-pack for small repair jobs, and includes resin, hardeners, two fillers, gloves and more. This demonstration will explore how the contents can be used to effect repairs and explores techniques for fileting, bonding and the use of glass reinforcement.

Demos are daily at 12pm and 2.30pm on the Wessex Resins & Adhesives stand (F60) - no need to book, just turn up and learn:

Best protective practices
Correct measures for best results
How to extend the application window
To effectively use peel ply
Damage repair techniques

WEST SYSTEM and PRO-SET products are market-leading in the marine industry and trusted by both professional boat builders and home project hobbyists worldwide.

Ken Ryan RIP
Afloat.ie regrets to record the death on Saturday night in Dublin of Ken Ryan, one of Ireland's leading contributors to global sailing administration. In addition to years of service to club and national sailing bodies in this country, he was Vice President of the world sailing authority from 1998 to 2004, and also served as international secretary of the Olympic Finn Class in its years as the peak of global solo dinghy sailing.

A full appreciation of Ken Ryan's unique input to sailing administration will appear in Afloat in due course, in the meantime, our heartfelt condolences are with his family and his many friends at home and throughout the world. -- WM Nixon

afloat.ie/sail/isaf/item/53614-ken-ryan-rip

Featured Charter
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The Ultim’Emotion 2 is a giant of the seas, combining power, lightness and robustness. Extremely powerful and able to pick up speed immediately, she provides the ride of a life time. Designed to race, there is no other option like her, ensuring performance, speed and durability.

Recently (Jan 2020) breaking the World record for the fastest South Atlantic crossing with Lovewater Sailing Team, and receiving Line Honours in the Cape2Rio.

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2000 Swan 48-138 ‘Embla’. 245000 EUR. Located in Badalona, Spain

Swan 48/138 Embla is beautiful boat owned by a very experienced Swan owner. The boat is suitable for blue ocean cruising in good speed.

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EXCESS 11 - Catamaran. 299,262 TAX NOT PAID GBP.

The highly anticipated EXCESS 11 Catamaran from Groupe Beneteau is now available for the 2021 season. This is a Sea Ventures stock order for HULL NUMBER 43. The Excess 11 is the only large-scale production boat on the market for this size of catamaran. She is one of the smallest cruising catamarans capable of offering so much comfort, space and performance. Our stock boat is spec'd with the 3 cabin "owners" layout and the "Pulse Line" rig. Very easy to handle but increased performance.

This is a STOCK BOAT HULL NUMBER 43 which has been ordered in advance by Sea Ventures to reserve and guarantee a build slot for 2021. Availability ex Factory August 2021.

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Hampshire SO31 1ZL
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Arcona 435. POA EUR.

The Arcona 435 illustrates the evolution of design and innovation for Arcona Yachts. She is a boat that will win regattas one weekend and then take the family for a comfortable and safe sail the next.

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134 40 Gustavsberg
Sweden

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The Last Word
Whenever I gaze up at the moon, I feel like I'm on a time machine. I am back to that precious pinpoint of time, standing on the foreboding - yet beautiful - Sea of Tranquility. I could see our shining blue planet Earth poised in the darkness of space. -- Buzz Aldrin

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