In This Issue
• Cowes Week - Day 4 Round Up
• 41st Copa del Rey MAPFRE
• SLAM clothing a great fit for Emirates Team New Zealand
• The long game - Jeddah
• Global Solo Challenge Official Start Dates Announced
• Epic Monday In Barcelona
• Anti-espionage program
• Captain Donald Lawson
• Industry News
• Featured Charter: Sunfast 3200 - Hair Of The Dog
• Featured Brokerage:
• • C&C 66 Classic Cruiser / Racer - PHANTOM
• • ClubSwan 50-014 'Zanoza'
• • Kinetic Catamarans - KC54
• The Last Word: Joe Strummer

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Cowes Week - Day 4 Round Up
Photo by Ingrid Abery, www.ingridabery.com. Click on image for photo gallery.

Celebrations started early today when competitors were greeted with classic Cowes Week conditions of sunshine and winds ranging from 18-22kts, which led to another bracing day on the water. It was also Women's Day, which as always at Cowes Week, was well supported with female teams competing across most fleets.

The idea of Women's Day is to highlight the huge impact women have at Cowes Week and to inspire others to take part. With much to play for therefore, including the Mermaid Trophy for the highest placed female crew, the Ariel Trophy for the highest placed female helm, and the Women's Day Trophy, competition was intense throughout the day.

While the Cape 31s and the big boats in Black Group headed upwind to race in the western Solent, most other classes enjoyed challenging downwind starts out to the east and in the mid Solent. The conditions couldn't have been more ideal for the Royal Yacht Squadron line starts, which produced a spectacle of colourful mass spinnaker bursts as each start got underway.

In the full-on conditions out to the west, the Cape 31 fleet completed its short series with Sandra Askew and team on the USA-flagged Flying Jenny confirming their dominance of the fleet with another race win, which was enough for them to take the overall trophy. Christian Schwoerer and team on La Pericolosa had a good race finishing second today but second overall with 16pts was Niall Dowling's Arabella. -- Sue Pelling

Results

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A fistful of firsts for three dominant teams at 41st Copa del Rey MAPFRE
After an excellent second day of racing at the 41st Copa del Rey MAPFRE three teams remain unbeaten. Jose María Meseguer's Pez de Abril crew lead the ClubSwan 42 class, Teatro Soho Caixabank is dominating Majorica ORC Class 2 and in the Herbalife J/70 fleet which started with three races today, the RCNP's Patakin skippered by Luis Albert Solana won all three races.

The leaders of the one design ClubSwan 42 class, which has Portuguese Olympic medallist Hugo Rocha calling tactics, are unbeaten after four races.

Meseguer's Pez de Abril (April Fool in Spanish) have already amassed a glorious lead of eight points and are maybe starting to look a little untouchable, the regatta scoring format means such leading margins are still cut back to a single point after tomorrow's racing as the event moves from the Preliminary Series phase to the Final Series.

Leonardo Ferragamo's World Champions Cuordileone - which is being steered by New Zealand helm Howard Spencer - moved to the top of the nine strong ClubSwan 50 class on the strength of a second and first today, lying one point ahead of Graeme Peterson's Moonlight. Perhaps more than any other class this white hot one design fleet becomes all the more exciting in the Finals phase and right now it is all about being consistent in the top half of the fleet.

Top Three Results. Day 2
(Position/Boat/Skipper/Results/Points)

Majorica ORC 1
1. Palibex-Elena Nova, Christian Plump/Javier Sanz, 1+2+2+2+3=10
2. From Now On, Ezequiel Despontin, 3,5+1+4+1+2=11,5
3. Aifos, el Rey Don Felipe, 3,5+3+3+5+1=15,5

Majorica ORC 2
1. Teatro del Soho Caixabank, Daniel Cuevas, 1+1+1+1+1=5
2. Daring Sisters, Milan Hajek, 7+8+2+5+3=25
3. Seabery Dralion, Basilio Marquinez, 4+4+11+2+4=25

Majorica ORC 3
1. Scugnizza, Enzo de Blasio, 1+1+2+1+2=7
2. Laplaza Assessors, Carles Rodríguez, 3+2+1+5+6=17
3. Tanit IV - Medilevel, Ignacio Campos, 6+8+5+3+1=23

Majorica ORC 4
1. Just The Job, Scott Beattie, 1+1+3+3+1=9
2. Ybarra - Befesa, Arturo Montes, 2+2+1+1,5+4=10,5
3. Lassal, Gonzalo Calvo, 3+4+2+1,5+2=12,5

ClubSwan 50
1. Cuordileone, Howard Spencer, 8+3+2+1=14
2. Moonlight, Graeme Peterson, 2+1+7+5=15
3. Niramo, Sonke Meier Sawatzki, 3+7+3+2=15

ClubSwan 42
1. Pez de Abril, Jose María Meseguer, 1+1+1+1=4
2. Porron X, Luis Senís, 3+3+2+4=12
3. Selene-Alifax, Massimo de Campo, 2+2+6+6=16

Mallorca Sotheby´s Women´s Cup
1. Dorsia Coviran, Nuria Sanchez, 1+1+2=4
2. Citanias, Patricia Suarez, 3+2+1=6
3. Team RCNP Balearia, María Bover, 4+4+3=11

Herbalife J70
1. Patakin, Luis Albert Solana, 1+1+1=3
2. Usana - Les Roches, Luis Bugallo, 2+2+2=6
3. Let it Be, Sergio Pendola, 3+3+3=9

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SLAM clothing a great fit for Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Team New Zealand has welcomed the arrival of technical clothing from SLAM - the team's official apparel supplier - ahead of its defence of the 37th America's Cup in 2024.

The bespoke SLAM range will cater for the entire team from hi-tech kit for the race crew to shore and casual wear, with a replica version marketed worldwide.

The clothing was the result of a collaborative process between SLAM and Emirates Team New Zealand focused on materials, design and performance, with the range also benefitting from SLAM's seamless technology.

Team New Zealand put the collection through its paces off Barcelona and were delighted with the kit which embodies their and SLAM's shared dedication to excellence.

"For SLAM this is a true partnership. Both teams know what it takes to be successful, and we are determined to collaborate and support the New Zealand success story," said Enrico Chieffi, SLAM CEO.

Joining forces with Emirates Team New Zealand marks another major milestone on SLAM's mission to reaffirm its place among the world's best high-performance sailing brands.

Kevin Shoebridge, Emirates Team New Zealand COO, said: "The clothing is everything that we hoped for and expected from a brand like SLAM which has played a central role in the sailing world for over 40 years. The whole team is delighted to have them onboard for our defence."

The collection is available to Emirates Team New Zealand supporters online at slam.com and at the America's Cup store.

The long game - Jeddah
Saudi Arabia is preparing to host its first ever America's Cup event as it reconnects with sailing and the sea

The second preliminary regatta of the 37th America's Cup is set to take place on the Red Sea in Jeddah from 30 November to 3 December 2023. This will be the only venue outside of Spain to host an America's Cup regatta during the 37th AC cycle.

The fleet of AC40s will compete out of Jeddah Yacht Marina just a few hundred metres away from the racetrack that has hosted the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix for the past two seasons.

Samia Bagdady, CEO of the Saudi Sailing Federation, was instrumental in bringing the regatta to Jeddah. Aged 36 and one of the first four women ever to head up a national sports federation in Saudi Arabia, Bagdady embodies the rapidly changing social and business culture of the country. A keen kiteboarder, she spent summers on the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, enjoying the water and learning to sail.

Full article in the August issue of Seahorse

Global Solo Challenge Official Start Dates Announced
The Global Solo Challenge (GSC), the unique around-the-world, non-stop, solo sailing event, is pleased to announce the start dates for all participants. A thrilling mix of individuals and boats will commence their solo circumnavigation from A Coruña, Spain, between August 26, 2023, and January 6, 2024, embarking on a journey that promises to be as challenging as it is thrilling.

The GSC has been designed to provide sailors with an affordable and well-organised event, which prizes safety above all else. The challenge draws in a wide range of boats and participants, including solo sailors keen to test their mettle and display their competitive edge. It offers a unique, exhilarating spectacle for audiences worldwide, as well as an opportunity for sailors to test their skills.

The event format sees the boats grouped by performance characteristics and released in successive departures over several months, from August 26 to January 6. The aim is to create an engaging and dramatic competition where all entrants stand a fair chance of victory, with the first boat to cross the finish line declared the winner. The excitement lies in the pursuit: faster boats will attempt to catch up with slower ones, offering nail-biting suspense until the very end.

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Epic Monday In Barcelona
Barcelona was a busy waterway on Monday with Emirates Team New Zealand, Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli all out training on a perfect day with a building southerly breeze that topped out at around 17 knots in the late afternoon and a powerful easterly swell that made upwind data analysis a dark art. Towing out of the Port Vell at exactly the same time, Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 'Te Rehutai' dominated the spectacle dwarfing Alinghi Red Bull Racing's modified AC40 but out on the water both were absolutely sending it around the racecourse area just off the Barceloneta beachfront in the lee of the prominent W-Hotel.

Alinghi Red Bull Racing looked very dialled-in today as they tested their newly declared wing that was previously on starboard but now is hanging off the port foil arm in a classic A/B testing programme. Arnaud Psarofaghis was joined by America's Cup legend and Sailing Team Adviser, Dean Barker, and it was noticeable just how accurate the steering was with both helms working hard on keeping very consistent lines and smooth, low turns whilst the trim team of Nicolas Rolaz and Bryan Mettraux showed real co-ordination with the helms, playing the mainsheet traveller beautifully with crisp and rapid adjustments to de-power and power on.

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Anti-espionage program developed by Emirates Team NZ designer
A new program developed by Dan Bernasconi, designer and technical director of the Emirates Team New Zealand, for the 37th America's Cup being held in Barcelona next year, intends to try and minimise the amount of spying by other teams and any other parties.

"Knowing what the other teams are doing and spying on them has also always been part of the history of the America's Cup," acknowledges Bernasconi, designer, Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) technical director and creator of the anti-espionage program which has been operating for a year.

Bernasconi refers to a comment made during the very first AC race in 1851 which suggested, "It squeaks when there is little wind and roars when it sails to the limit." This was said of the schooner that in 1851 defeated the British yacht.

Design and technology have been - with the permission of the sailors - the key piece that has made the difference since the origins of this mythical event.

Bernasconi drew the rules of the anti-espionage program. Who better to protect the work of engineers and designers? Bernasconi directed the technical team of Emirates Team New Zealand which won the America's Cup against the Gate Yacht Club in 2017 and defended it in 2021 in Auckland against Luna Rossa's Prada Pirelli. He knows the dedication that the development of these boats requires to risk being copied. -- Ricard Bracons

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Keeping a candle lit for U.S. singlehanded sailor Captain Donald Lawson
Back in the early spring of 2022, I caught wind of Captain Donald Lawson and his audacious plans to smash a laundry list of offshore passages and race records (35 in total, including plans for the fastest solo circumnavigation) as part of his Dark Seas project.

Over interviews, Lawson expressed confidence in his funding, but I'll admit to some skepticism when I'd see Lawson's social-media posts of the boat. He was clearly trying hard to get Defiant into fighting shape for his list of offshore endeavors, but the boat wasn't exactly looking Bristol. There were also some mishaps, as one can read about online, but I remained hopeful that these were just growing pains, even if their frequency started to suggest otherwise.

as it's been reported by The Baltimore Sun (which was a major source for this writing), Lawson's problems started accumulating not long after he left port. This began with the loss of auxiliary power, and compounded when problems arose with his hydraulic rigging (July 9).

Then, a storm on July 12 took out his generator, leaving Lawson without electricity. More specifically, this left him without an autopilot.

Hope initially burned that Lawson would be found in his upturned vessel, but, by Friday, July 28, the Mexican Coast Guard reportedly informed Jacqueline that they had conducted an inspection of the boat. Lawson, tragically, was not onboard.

While the situation looks grim, there's still some hope that Lawson might be alive aboard a liferaft (the vessel was reportedly sailing with two, plus a survival suit and electronic beacons). The water is warm in that part of the world, and history is rife with people who have survived long stretches adrift at sea, so I'm personally keeping a candle lit that this seemingly tragic situation somehow turns right.

Sail-World extends our thoughts and best wishes to Lawson, his wife, and to his family. -- David Schmidt Sail-World.com North American Editor

Industry News
Southern Spars, the world's leading provider of high-performance composite yacht spars is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Bice as its Sales Director for Grand Prix and Performance yachts. With an eminent career deeply rooted in the sport of sailing, Nick Bice brings unparalleled expertise and a wealth of experience to his new role.

Hailing from Adelaide, Australia, Nick has solidified his position as a prominent figure in the sailing world, earning widespread recognition for his achievements in the Volvo Ocean Race now called Ocean Race.

Throughout his career, Nick has consistently demonstrated his exceptional skills, notably serving as the Chief Technical Development Officer during the last edition of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2017/18.

As Southern Spars' Sales Director for Grand Prix Sales, Nick will be at the forefront of driving the company's efforts in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the competitive sailing market. His deep understanding of the industry and firsthand experience of the demands of high-performance sailing will undoubtedly strengthen Southern Spars' position as the industry leader.

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Fashion house Calzedonia Group has acquired Wise Equity Fund's stake in Cantiere del Pardo (CDP). This move comes after Wise Equity, as the management company for Wisequity V, had acquired 60 percent ownership of the company in December 2020.

Founded in 1973, CDP has experienced a history of great successes and international acclaim. Since its inception, it has launched over five thousand vessels under the Grand Soleil brand and, more recently, under the Pardo Yachts and VanDutch brands.

With the arrival of Calzedonia Group, Cantiere del Pardo will pursue international growth and the development of new models, with even greater attention to quality and excellence of service both for the distribution network as well as the end customer. -- Enrico Chhibber, Superyacht Times

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ROCKWOOL has reaffirmed its commitment to SailGP in a multi-year agreement that marks a new era as Title Partner of the Denmark SailGP Team, and sees the global sustainability leader become the Title Partner of the Italy Sail Grand Prix in Taranto, Southern Italy.

As Title Partner of the team, ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP Team debuted an eye-catching new look in Chicago to kick off SailGP Season 4 last month - and will look to build on its Season 3 Impact League championship victory with an ocean-focused showcase in Italy.

The ROCKWOOL Italy Sail Grand Prix in Taranto on 23-24 September will mark the second time that SailGP has brought the most exciting racing on water to Southern Italy, following a debut event in Season 2 back in June 2021.

In collaboration with its Race For The Future partner One Ocean Foundation and SailGP Inspire, ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP Team will deliver a series of ocean-focused activities in Taranto - including digital experiences, ocean science workshops and cultural events.

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A+T Instruments, leaders in the high-end yacht instruments market, have announced a new partnership with Jim Thom, highly acclaimed sailor, captain and expert on large classic yachts. Jim will help A+T's continuing growth which is running at 40% year on year.

Jim has over 30 years of experience as yacht captain having competed 4 circumnavigations and years of regatta racing. He is most recently known as the captain of the Fife 19m Class Mariquita built 1911 and then of the schooner Atlantic. He was sailing with Team Fife, Mariqita, Moonbeam III & Moonbeam IV, in the recent Richard Mille regatta in Cowes

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The deadline for abstracts has been extended to AUGUST 1ST 2023 for The High Performance Yacht Design Conference, March 2024

If you would like to present a paper at HPYD 8, our abstract submission deadline has been extended to the 1st of August 2023. We apologize to anyone who had difficulty submitting a paper through the website. The issues have been fixed.

Papers are invited on all topics relating to the design of high performance power and sailing yachts, including:

• structural design and analysis
• aerodynamics and hydrodynamics
• performance prediction and full scale testing
• wind tunnel and towing tank testing
• computational methods
• hull, appendage and foil design
• control systems
• regulations and rating
• rules routing and tactics

Full papers submission deadline will be 1st of November 2023

Visit hpyd.org.nz and click on the "Submit an abstract" button. Alternatively, please email a copy to .

All papers are reviewed by an international technical panel. The abstract should be approximately 250 words.

We look forward to seeing you all at HPYD8 and the SailGP event in 2024.

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The marine electronics specialists Osprey Technical have developed and installed the customised electronics package and systems on the new, soon to be launched, Gunboat 80-01. As a result of their close working relationship and highly professional support, Gunboat has commissioned and contracted Osprey Technical to supply the electronics package for the subsequent Gunboat 80-02.

In 2021 Osprey Technical was approached to quote for and supply the electronics package for HF-18 the first of the Gunboat 80s. These new yachts are a departure from previous production models, with clients requiring a high level of customisation in all aspects of the build, including the complex electronics systems. Gunboat recognised that Osprey had both the technical expertise and the client management skills to handle this project.

"We have moved to larger, more bespoke, custom yachts with clients that demand an ever-higher level of quality, technology and quick reaction time to changes," explains William Jelbert, COO at Gunboat. "Osprey's experience as a raceboat and superyacht provider, plus the remote service and support they offer made them the best choice for our clients' exacting requirements."

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ClubSwan 50-014 'Zanoza'. 700000 EUR. Located in Tallinn, Estonia.

The ClubSwan 50 was developed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Nautor Swan shipyard and celebrate everything that has made this cutting-edge boat builder one of the most widely recognized and trusted brands in yachting.

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Kinetic Catamarans - KC54

A performance catamaran that can be comfortably sailed by a cruising couple. The KC54 offers a modern stylish design and all of our standard features.

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