EuroSail News #5109

In This Issue
• Rolex TP52 World Championship
• First Kiel Week winners from five nations
• Grand Prix Series from Robline
• SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race
• Pineapple Cup - Montego Bay Race
• Fareast 28R European Championships
• International Etchells South Coast Championship
• Royal Lymington Yacht Club Centenary
• Cascais SB20 Portuguese National Championship
• The Key Yachting J-Cup in association with B&G
• Featured Charter: SEA SEVEN - Admiral 25 Motor Yacht
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Cat Attack - Reynolds Turbo 33
• • Seaquest SQ46
• • MOD 70 Powerplay
• The Last Word: James Thurber

Brought to you by Seahorse magazine and YachtScoring.com EuroSail News is a digest of sailing news and opinions, regatta results, new boat and gear information and letters from sailors -- with a European emphasis. Contributions welcome, send to

Rolex TP52 World Championship
Photo by Max Ranchi, www.maxranchi.com. Click on image for photo gallery.

Racing in winds which were much lighter than Cascais has built its reputation for, Doug DeVos US flagged Quantum Racing has the early lead of the Rolex TP52 World Championship after opening with two second places.

Defending champions Sled were penalised in Race 1, the resulting turns costing them three places and with that the chance to lie second overall. Takashi Okura's crew atoned immediately by winning the second race, passing Quantum Racing on the first run, that victory elevating them to fourth overall one point behind Platoon and Phoenix.

With the wind in the west blowing between eight and ten knots over both races Quantum Racing, with owner-driver Doug DeVos on the helm, started well and showed excellent patience and risk management to be able to deliver two good second places on what was a complex race course when tidal currents as well as wind pressure and shifts dictated strategies

Rolex TP52 World Championship, Cascais, After two races.
1. Quantum Racing (USA) (Doug DeVos) (2,2) 4 pts
2. Platoon (GER) (Harm Muller-Spreer) (5,3) 8 pts
3. Phoenix (RSA) (Plattner family) (4,4) 8 pts
4. Sled (USA) (Takashi Okura) (8,1) 9 pts
5. Alegre (GBR) (Andres Soriano) (1,8) 9 pts
6. Vayu (THA) (Tom and Kevin Whitcraft) (3,6) 9 pts
7. Provezza (TUR) (Ergin Imre) (6,5) 11 pts
8. Gladiator (GBR) (Tony Langley) (9,7) 16 pts
9. Interlodge (USA) (Austin Fragomen) (7,9) 16 pts

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First Kiel Week winners from five nations
The first Kiel Week 2022 winners have been determined and saw four Germans, three Danes and a Norwegian plus Hungarians and Kiwis in front in the international classes. The Gold Cup in the Folkboats was won by Soren Kæstel, Erik Andersen and Alex Lindegaard from near Copenhagen. The Euro Cup of the 29er went to George Lee Rush and Sebastian Menzies from New Zealand. At the halfway point on Tuesday, June 21st, the athletes once again enjoyed fantastic sailing conditions on the Kiel Fjord with light to moderate westerly winds and bright sunshine before the Olympic part of the sailing regatta will start on Wednesday, June 22nd.

"Despite the difficult Monday, we are very satisfied with the first part of Kiel Week" said head of organization Dirk Ramhorst. "We started the races an hour earlier on the last day. And we were rewarded with a terrific day, which rounded off the regattas of the international classes. We are now looking forward to the next five days with the Olympic disciplines, the 420s, the J/24s and J/70s as well as the ACO Musto Skiff World Championship. These will be more highlights with top fields." But before Kiel Week celebrated half-time with fireworks over Schilksee at night, Ramhorst was allowed to present the medals to the winners of the international classes.

Full results

www.kieler-woche.de

Grand Prix Series from Robline
Robline's proactive approach to product development is one of the main ingredients for delivering high performance racing lines for all kind of boats. Ideas for new products often come from its most demanding users - including some of the world's best sailors. The Grand Prix product series from Robline is a mix of ropes tested and optimized in race conditions. These rope constructions were successfully employed on TP52, M32, GC32, Club Swan 50, RC44, and other Grand Prix yachts. They come in diameters from 7.5 mm on up.

Some have covers made of 100% PBO; some use a mix of high-tech fiber cover. The highest performing among those lines feature breaking loads of up to 45 tons and are used as genoa sheets for mega yachts. We use three different types of cores, each surrounded by braided covers optimized for the respective diameters and types of use.

Thanks to our one-of-a-kind STS Stronger than Steel® technology, we are able to produce ropes featuring exceptionally low stretch for the required diameters. Those are ideally suited for Halyards and other minimum stretch applications. This allows Grand Prix sailors to keep the diameter, consequently also the wind resistance and the top weight low.

Do you want to be among the frontrunners on a regatta course? Then leave nothing to chance! Robline will help you to make your race success a reality!

Find out more about our Grand Prix product range on our website rblr.pe/grandprix or read into it in this year's catalog

Finishing-line looms large for SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race
With high pressure dominating, light winds have taken over for last stages of SSE Renewables Round Ireland Race where the 39-strong fleet is beginning the final 48 hours of the 705-nautical mile contest.

Strong tides, light winds and a forecast of fog will make the 100 miles to the finishing-line at Wicklow an intense affair as Franco Niggeler's Kuka3 defends a lead won shortly after the start on Saturday.

But the slowed pace of the leader has allowed the chasing pack to gain ground and the fleet is spread over two hundred miles of coast, stretching from Strangford Lough on the North-East coast to Sligo Bay to the North-West.

Gains brought on by favourable tide and some breeze have seen Classe 40 entries Kite skippered by Greg Leonard (USA) and Influence skippered by Andrea Fornarno both makes gains further offshore.

However, strong performances by Bob Rendell's Samatom and Michael Boyd's Darkwood were barely 30 miles behind the leader.

Wednesday will be a significant day, not least because the first finishers will arrive at Wicklow with 'Line Honours' decided, but also because the weather conditions for the bulk of the fleet will determine the fortunes for the eventual overall winner to be decided by the weekend.

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Registration Open for 35th Pineapple Cup - Montego Bay Race
After a long delay in the running of the Pineapple Cup due to Covid restrictions, we're finally back and excited to bring you information on the 35th edition of the Pineapple Cup - Montego Bay Race.

The Pineapple Cup is hosted by the Montego Bay Yacht Club with the support of the Storm Trysail Club and the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and is organized by Manuka Sports Event Management. The event is once again open to multihulls and monohulls over 30 feet and will be scored under ORC and PHRF.

View Notice of Race

In order to increase the overall enjoyment and reward of competing in this classic tropical ocean race, we have made one big enhancement for the 2023 edition.

We're adjusting how we award the most coveted trophy, the Silver Perpetual Pineapple Cup. NEW for 2023, 1st overall on corrected time will be awarded to the winner of the most competitive fleet. The most competitive fleet will be calculated by averaging the corrected time deltas of the first 80% of the fleet. The fleet with the lowest average deltas will be eligible to win the Pineapple Cup.

Find Out More on YachtScoring.com

Fareast 28R European Championships
From September 15 to 18, the 2022 Fareast 28R European Championships will be held in Enkhuizen, Netherlands.

Perfect sailing conditions on the IJsselmeer, organized from the lively Compagnieshaven Marina and with the beautiful historic city of Enkhuizen in the background: the ideal setup for a spectacular event!

Are you considering to come over to Enkhuizen, but do you want one more argument to register? Sign your team up before June 24th and get a 200 Euro travel allowance if you come from outside of the Netherlands!

Make it a double!! On September 10 and 11, the weekend before the FAREAST 28R European Championships, the EWVA sail club organises the annual Enkhuizen Sportboat Cup with more than 70 boats in 7 classes.

Both events Are organised by Enkhuizen Watersport Vereniging Almere (EWVA) and have their own websites:

www.fareast28rec.com

www.sportboatcup.nl

International Etchells South Coast Championship
Rhys Lewis and Lawrie Smith. Click on image to enlarge.

This weekend saw the Etchells South Coast Championship and world qualifier take place in the Solent organised by the Royal London Yacht Club under PRO Peter Taylor.

Day one of racing was slow to start with 4 general recalls before racing finally got underway for the 20 Etchells in the fleet. The race committee worked hard to deliver 3 great races in continuously changing conditions.

After three races, 'Mila', Lawrie Smith was leading the pack followed by 'Louise Racing', Grant Gordon, and 'Tango', Chris Hampton in third. The Corinthian fleet was lead by 'Swedish Blue', Ante Razmilovic, followed by 'Ziggy', Rhys Lewis and 'Shamal', Anthony Parke. Points were close so it was all to play for on the second day.

Day two, saw three more races completed with some very shifty up winds making racing very challenging. After the first race, the black flag was brought out and 3 boats were unfortunately disqualified. After some very close races the final results were, 'Mila', first overall sailed by Lawrie Smith, Richard Parslow, Goncalo Riberio and Ben Saxton.

First youth and Corinthian went to 'Ziggy' sailed by Rhys Lewis, Joe Bradley, Mike O'Donovan and Olly Dawson-McGill.

The next event is the Saida Cup with the Royal Thames Yacht Club which is the final world qualifiers on the 2nd/3rd of July. The World Championship takes place in Cowes 18th - 24th September. -- Jan Ford

Full results on YachtScoring.com

HRH The Princess Royal celebrates centenary at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club
Photo by Sportography. Click on image to enlarge.

On Saturday 18th June, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the Royal Lymington Yacht Club (RLymYC) for an impressive Regatta Day celebrating the Club's centenary.

The Centenary Regatta Day and 'Apres Sail Festival' brought together members of all ages, their families and friends for a glorious celebration of one hundred years on the water. Flotillas of yachts, dinghies, motor boats and paddle craft took part in a wide variety of events during the day. Afterwards, members returned ashore for food, drinks, live music and fun activities including a Centenary Haybale Games on the green adjacent to the clubhouse.

Patron of the Club since 1979, the Princess was welcomed by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Mr. Nigel Atkinson, New Forest District Council's Vice-Chairman, Councillor Neville Penman, Mayor of Lymington, Councillor James Hoare, and the Club's Commodore, Phil Lawrence.

The Princess Royal was introduced to Club's Flag Officers, Centenary Regatta organisers and a number of young sailors, before heading out on the water in a RIB to tour the Regatta.

A spectacular fleet of members' yachts dressed overall in nautical flags and motor cruisers anchored in lines on the Solent adjacent to the Club's Starting Platform for a Fleet Review by Her Royal Highness.

The Princess Royal then took the opportunity to watch the prestigious PotterShip Race, an annual event where members compete for the glittering PotterShip Trophy, given by the Club's founder, Major Cyril Potter, in 1937.

The Royal Lymington Yacht Club is considered very much a home of yachting, dinghy sailing and motor boating - bringing together likeminded people with a love of the sea. Find more information about the Club at rlymyc.org.uk.

The Club continues to welcome new members, contact or call 01590 672677.

Cascais SB20 Portuguese National Championship
Photo by Neuza Aires Pereira. Click on image for photo gallery.

The Cascais SB20 Portuguese National Championship was held from June 17th to 19th at Clube Naval de Cascais. The Championship counted with 108 sailor divided by 31 boats. Cascais bay delivered three amazing days of sailing mostly west breeze from 6 to 14 knots.

After nine races, Quebramar - Marisco na Praca commanded by Henrique Brites with Goncalo Lopes, Manuel Ramos and Luis Pinheiro consolidated the leadership conquered since the first day and thus won the title of National Champions of the SB20 Class. John Pollard's team with the Wetherell brothers were runner-up's. In the lowest place of the podium was the boat Solyd Sailing Team of Vasco Serpa, Pedro Costa Alemao and Diogo Machado Pinto.

Full final results

cncascais.com

The Key Yachting J-Cup in association with B&G
The Key Yachting J-Cup is the largest meeting of J/Boats in Northern Europe, 52 teams have already entered with over 300 sailors taking part. At least 12 examples of the J/Boats range will be in action, including National Championships for the J/70, J/111 and J/109 Classes. Mixed J/Boats will race under the IRC Rating Rule divided into several classes. The organising authority is the world renowned Royal Ocean Racing Club. All competitors are invited to the RORC Cowes Clubhouse for the duration of the regatta.

Title sponsor B&G have supported the regatta for many years and will be providing big-ticket, hi-tech electronics as prizes. The regatta features a bevy of supporters delivering superb prizes including Cyclops Marine, Wight Vodka, Salcombe Gin, Fastnet Insurance, Grapefruit Graphics, Hambledon Vineyard, XV Stripes, Ocean Rope, Dolphin Covers, and Henri Lloyd. North Sails have also continued their generous support for the regatta, once again offering on the water coaching, drone footage, and an overnight sail repair service, as well as North Sails merchandise.

On-line entry is still available for the Key Yachting J-Cup with all J/Boats welcome. For regatta information including race documents and the full schedule of racing and shoreside fun visit: www.j-cup.co.uk

Current entry list for The Key Yachting J-Cup

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Cat Attack is a fast boat with at rating equivalent to 1.563 in the NOR system. Cat Attack finished the 2018 Færder race in 15 hours beaten by boats like TP 52s and Club Swan 50 but ahead of boats like "Rå Glede", an HH42 and "Yani", a Marten 49.

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