In This Issue
• They're off! First Transpac fleet starters on their way
• Victory for Monnin on Lake Ledro
• International Optimist Dinghy Association - Class Manager Position Open
• Nick Craig leads OK Dinghy Worlds after four races
• 56th Governor's Cup
• SailGP's Los Angeles debut only one month away
• Industry News
• Featured Charter: CRUSADE - 64' Classic Yacht
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Ker 56 - Varuna VI
• • Mylius 16e95 (55)
• • Swan 100-103 Hoppetosse
• The Last Word: Winston Churchill

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They're off! First Transpac fleet starters on their way
Under clear Southern California skies, 6-10 knots of wind, and just a hint of fog out on the western horizon, the first wave of the 2023 Transpac fleet is on their way towards Hawaii. Nine entries in Boatswains Locker Division 7 and six in smithREgroup Division 8 crossed the start line today. One Hawaiian-based entry in the latter class – Russ Johnson's Jeanneau 52.2 BLUE MOON – only arrived last night and received permission to delay their start until the next group sets off on Thursday.

A team who is taking on this race for the first time and on one of the smallest boats in the fleet is Herwig Baumgartner's 1D35 BLACK MARLIN from Los Angeles with an assembled amateur crew of seven on board. This morning before leaving the dock at the Cabrillo Way Marina in San Pedro they "were looking forward to the tradewinds and the legendary downwind sailing Transpac offers."

This first wave of starters can be tracked on the YB system, sponsored by Pasha Hawaii. The positions, speeds and headings of each entry can be found on this system on either the browser of app versions. There is a built-in 4 hour delay for each entry, except when within 200 miles of the finish when the tracker goes live.

Fleet Tracker

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Victory for Monnin on Lake Ledro
Veteran Swiss match racer Eric Monnin and his Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team secured victory at the 12th edition of the OM International Ledro Match Race last weekend, Stage 6 of the World Match Racing Tour hosted by the Associazione Vela Lago Di Ledro, Italy. With eleven teams competing from nine countries on Lake Ledro, Monnin and crew defeated local sailor Rocco Attili and his RBYS team 3-0 in the finals, with Israel's Vladimir Lipavsky finishing in 3rd.

One of the most experienced match racers on the World Match Racing Tour, and winner of the 2022 European Match Racing Championship, it was a family win for Monnin with his crew made up of brother Marc Monnin and his wife Ute Monnin-Wagner.

Travelling form the USA to compete in the event, Youth Match Racing World Champion Jeffrey Petersen and his Golden State Match Racing Team finished in a worthy fourth place after posting a 6-4 score in the Round Robin qualifying round, which advanced the team to the Semi-finals against Italy's Rocco Attili.

A lack of breeze caused the semi-final match between Petersen and Attili to be shortened advancing Attili, the only Italian competing in the event, to the finals against veteran match racer Monnin. Jeffrey Petersen and Vladimir Lipavsky raced a challenging petite-final with Lipavsky taking the match win 2-1 and securing 3rd place for the event.

Finishing in fifth place was French sailor Damian Michelier, winner of the 2022 OM International Ledro Match Race, followed by Robbie McCutcheon (NZL), Timothee Rossi (FRA), Mati Sepp (EST), Ruairi Finnegan (IRL), Martin Allix (FRA) and Ted Blowers (GBR).

Overall Placings:

1. (SUI) Capvis Swiss Match Racing Team: Eric Monnin, Marc Monnin, Ute Wagner Monnin
2. (ITA) RBYS Racing: Rocco Attili, Giulio Tamburini, Ashik Crevatin
3. (ISR) Vladimir Lipavsky, Igor Matvienko, Evgenii Braslovets
4. (USA) Golden State Match Racing Team: Jeffrey Petersen, Max Mayol, Daniel Pegg
5. (FRA) Damian Michelier, Thomas Galliache, Hugo Roche
6. (NZL) Cutch Racing – Robbie McCutcheon, Harry Thurston, Dylan Whitcraft
7. (FRA) Sudistes Sailing Team: Timothee Rossi, Yann le Corre, Thibaut Demai
8. (EST) EESTI Match Race LIIT: Mati Sepp, Melcin Aasav, Janno Hool
9. (IRE) Craic'n Racing: Ruairi Finnegan, Wesley Bright, Andres Guerra, Ryan Fitzgerald, Dylan Whitcraft
10. (FRA) Sail in Blue: Martin Allix, Marius Lerouvreur, Ethan Villain
11. (GBR) Absolute Match Racing Team: Ted Blowers, Will Birch-Tomlinson, Amy Sparks

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International Optimist Dinghy Association - Class Manager Position Open
The IODA is the World's largest sailing dinghy association, with more than 100 members across the world. As a World Sailing recognised Class, IODA brings together sailors, coaches, parents, and sailing enthusiasts from around the world.

Role Overview:
As the Class Manager of IODA, you will be at the forefront of driving the organization's vision and implementing strategies to advance the Optimist Class.

Responsibilities
a) Develop and execute strategies to enhance the global presence and influence of IODA.
b) Collaborate with Members and National Sailing Associations to promote youth sailing and encourage participation in IODA events.
c) Manage the administrative tasks of IODA.
d) Support the development of training programs and resources for sailors, coaches, and officials.
e) Work closely with the Executive Committee and contribute to the formulation of policies and decisions.
f) Represent IODA at international sailing conferences and engage with relevant organizations to advocate for the interests of youth sailors.

Qualifications:
a) Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and build consensus.
b) Excellent organizational abilities, including event planning and project management.
c) Effective communication skills.
d) A global mindset and the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
e) Familiarity with financial management and budgeting processes.
f) Proficiency in English; additional language skills would be advantageous.

To apply send your resume to Clare Jackson, Head of Research, SRA or call +44 (0)1980 676 380.

Nick Craig leads OK Dinghy Worlds after four races
Five-time OK Dinghy world champion, Nick Craig has taken the early lead at the 2023 Ovington Boats and Pro-Set Resins OK Dinghy World Championship in Lyme Regis after four races have now been completed. He sits on level points with last year's runner up, Niklas Edler, from Sweden, with Denmark's Jens Eckardt in third. Race wins went to Craig, Eckardt, France's Valerian Lebrun and Britain's Matt Howard.

The breeze returned to Lyme Bay on Tuesday for the second day of the championship with two great races in 10-16 knots and long rolling waves. The sun made a few brief appearances through the low cloud, but beyond a few brief delays the racing got away fairly promptly.

The championship continues until Friday.

Results after 4 races
1. Nick Craig, GBR, 6
2. Niklas Edler, SWE, 6
3. Jens Eckardt, DEN, 7
4. Valerian Lebrun, FRA, 7
5. Matthew Howard, GBR, 10
6. Bo Petersen, DEN, 11
7. Andrew Mills, GBR, 11
8. Charlie Cumbley, GBR, 13
9. Henry Wetherell, GBR, 14
10. Steve McDowell, NZL, 15

Full results

2023.okworlds.org

Morgan Pinckney (USA) and Justin Callahan (USA) qualify for 56th Governor's Cup
Photo by Tom Walker Photography. The twelve-team field for the 56th-annual Governor's Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship is now final, with a record eight countries represented. Joining the ten skippers already invited are Morgan Pinckney of Newport Beach, California and Justin Callahan of Miami, Florida, based on their success at the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup that ended Sunday (25 June) in Sheboygan, WI.

The Governor's Cup is presented by Disc Sports & Spine Center and Terry Causey / Call of the Sea foundation. The prestigious invitational event is for sailors who have not reached their 23rd birthday by the last day of the regatta. It is the world's oldest international youth match racing championship.

These two superb young sailors will face tough competition from all over the world. Early favorites would have to include 2021 GovCup champ Jeffrey Petersen from the host Balboa Yacht Club who finished second last year and is the reigning Youth Match Race World Champion. Josh Hyde (NZL) from the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron will also be a strong contender, as will veteran Cole Tapper (AUS) from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.

The championship is sailed in identical "Governor's Cup 22" sloops provided by the Newport Balboa Sailing & Seamanship Association and Balboa YC. Designed by famed yacht designer and BYC Staff Commodore Alan Andrews, they feature fractional rigs, flat-top mains and masthead spinnakers. -- Susan Kenney

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SailGP's Los Angeles debut only one month away
Just one month remains until SailGP, the world's most exciting racing on water, makes its first-ever stop in Los Angeles on July 22 - 23, 2023. Tickets for the inaugural Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix at the Port of Los Angeles are on sale now.

Just one month remains until SailGP, the world's most exciting racing on water, makes its first-ever stop in Los Angeles on July 22 - 23, 2023. Tickets for the inaugural Oracle Los Angeles Sail Grand Prix at the Port of Los Angeles are on sale now.

The Port of Los Angeles provides the ideal host location for the adrenaline-fueled sailing event, providing spectator-friendly racing. Lucky fans will see the action up close and personal, lining the shores and enjoying prime viewing areas within the ticketed zones, with live commentary to complement the on-water action.

SailGP's 10 teams representing countries around the world - including the United States SailGP Team led by sailing legend Jimmy Spithill - will race F50s, 50-foot hydrofoiling catamarans capable of highway speeds exceeding 60 mph, in a fan-focused, two-day spectacle. After a tough Season 3 campaign, the American team is out for redemption.

The unique Outer Harbor racecourse offers exceptional viewing opportunities, with ticket packages available for grandstand seating at Berth 46, along with on-water viewing zones for privately-owned vessels. For more information on all of the ticketing categories head to SailGP.com/LosAngeles.

After a successful season opening event at the Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix in Chicago earlier this month, the City of Angels is SailGP's second stop on a 12-race global championship spanning four continents from June 2023 - July 2024. Alongside LA, the global sailing league also announced its return to New York City later this season as part of an expanded Season 4 schedule.

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Industry News
Tideway Wealth Management has agreed to sponsor the UK J/70 Nationals to be held in Weymouth over the August Bank Holiday. Being scheduled at the same venue as the J/70 European Championships to be held just a week later and featuring 70 teams from 19 different countries, it is expected that many teams will use the UK Nationals as their tune up event.

The event is a 3 day format of up to 9 races, with over 40 teams expected to enter.

James Baxter, Head of Private Clients at Tideway Wealth Management said: "We're delighted to be sponsoring this event and supporting the J/70 class in the UK. Many of our clients are from the sailing and yacht racing community and its nice to be able to give something back to the sport."

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Beneteau -quarter revenue growth of 51% - 2023 outlook revised upwards

Strong trends for the Boat division (+57%), driven by the Sailing business, the premiumization of the offering and the improvement in sourcing conditions

Upwards revision of 2023 revenues to €1,750m (vs. €1,660m previously) and income from ordinary operations to €190m (vs. €170m) Following an excellent fourth quarter in 2022, Groupe Beneteau maintained a strong rate of growth during the first quarter of 2023, with revenues of€478m, up 51% from 2022 (+49% at constant exchange rates).

The Boat division generated revenues of €375m during the first quarter, up 57% (+55% at constant exchange rates), thanks in particular to an improvement in sourcing conditions. The Sailing business, with strong growth (+81% for the quarter), is also benefiting from the industrial ramp-up operations rolled out in 2022, particularly with a view to better responding to demand from charter professionals (+83%). The Motor business, up 47%, recorded consistent growth across the Dayboating and Real Estate on the Water segments, reflecting the premiumization of the Group's offering.

The Boat division continued moving forward with its penetration of the American markets, with its sales climbing 67% at constant exchange rates.

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Ocean Navigator magazine is a valued partner with the 2023 Transpac race. The skill sets needed to prepare and sail a long oceanic race like the Transpacific Yacht Club's biennial 2225-mile race to Honolulu from Los Angeles are described and discussed in Ocean Navigator, and serve to inspire a wide range of the readership, whether they too plan to cross oceans or make coastwise passages.

Regular topics covered in the magazine include Offshore Sailing, Navigation, Weather, Marine Technology and Power Voyaging, Cruising Skills, Boat and Gear news and Marine Industry news.

Ocean Navigator has even published two recent articles related to Transpac: an informative piece on getting new racers ready for the race (https://oceannavigator.com/transpac-2023-new-racers-get-ready). Steve Ernest is racing his first Transpac on his J/145 AIMANT DE FILLE (roughly translated to "chick magnet" in English), with his son Oliver on his team, and looks forward to the challenge ahead.

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Zhik are delighted to announce its appointment as the Official Technical Partner to the US SailGP Team and US SailGP Team Foiling First.

With four SailGP events scheduled in the USA, it is an important market for Zhik, and one where it has recently experienced strong growth. The association will play a strategic part in building the brand's US marketing and dealer support. The company also believes the SailGP series is important for the growth of the sport to reach new audiences.

Jimmy Spithill, US SailGP CEO and Driver, who was a Zhik ambassador in his earlier career, comments, "It's fantastic to be working with Zhik again, they are absolutely the best brand to help us do our job. Their intensive R&D drive towards more sustainable fabrics and manufacturing and new more sustainable lines fits with our US SailGP Team ethos. And from the outset Zhik have always supported youth sailors making their way in the sport. Importantly, their involvement will help us get more young sailors onto the Foiling First program and wearing the best kit from the outset!"

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Giovanni Pomati, Nautor Group CEO, recently announced the appointment of Matteo Gandini as Chief Commercial Officer and Business Development.

From 2014 to 2022 he worked for Ferrari, where he held multiple positions from Global Business Development Manager to Regional Sales Manager for Australasia and, finally, as Head of Sales for North Europe region. Prior to this, we worked for BMW group as Central-Southeastern Europe Special Projects Specialist.

Matteo holds a bachelor's degree in economics and business management and a master in international management.

At Nautor Swan, Matteo, will work closely with the CEO on the Business Development streams linked to the new Businesses Power and Services on top of leading the Commercial Team together with the Regional Directors overseeing the implementation of sales and marketing strategies whilst maximizing business opportunities.

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STRUCTeam has released a performance orientated upgrade to CompoSIDE, the company's integrated suite of web-based design engineering modules for composite marine applications.

The new updates to the software have been developed to support naval architects, marine engineers and design teams define hull construction and scantlings for vessels under 24m.

The Yacht Designer subscription is fully inclusive of the revised ISO 12215-5:2019 standard and provides seamless interaction between modules, including YACHTScant and FESpace. This allows users to combine design optimisation and ISO compliance with monohull small craft - hull construction and scantlings.

A live CompoSIDE demonstration will be hosted on the 6th July, 2023 at 13.00 (GMT) via a free to attend webinar. To register your interest and secure a place, email .

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2015 Ker 56 - Varuna VI. POA EUR. Located in Hamburg, Germany.

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2014 Mylius 16e95 (55). 840000 EUR. Located in Naples, Italy.

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2006 Swan 100-103 'Hoppetosse'. 3,800,000 EUR Ex VAT Located in Palma de Mallorca.

Swan 100-103 Hoppetosse is a superyacht and masterpiece built by Nautor’s Swan and launched in 2006. She combines the performance of a racing yacht with world-class comfort and opulence. The Swan 100 FD’s deck lines give the yacht a very impressive sleek and racing-oriented look. The cockpit concept features two spacious L-shaped sofas with large cockpit tables on either side of the center-line companionway. In addition, the helmsman seats are extended aft to form another seating area on the aft deck. The coaming continues aft of the L-shaped helmsman seats awarding a sleek and elegant profile.

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