In This Issue
• 44Cup Alcaidesa Marina - Day 1
• Lisa R wins Yachting Malta Coastal Race
• What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine
• Cup Spy : Dive Dive Dive
• Sailing World on Water
• Global Solo Challenge
• Sorrento WASZP Games
• ShipShape podcast
• Industry News
• Featured Brokerage:
• • SW100X Allseas
• • Nautor Swan 44
• • Farr 40 OD Warpath
• The Last Word: Christopher Hitchens

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44Cup Alcaidesa Marina - Day 1: Blowing Monkeys Off Rocks
On some days conditions can be marginal for a committee to lay on yacht racing. Today at the 44Cup Alcaidesa Marina there was nothing marginal about the wind strength on the Bay of Gibraltar. Despite the first warning signal for the opening day of competition being brought forward by an hour to 1100 CEST, already at 1000 conditions were exceeding the maximum 25 knot limit for RC44 racing to take place. The decision to cancel racing for the day was disappointing, but an easy one.

Fortunately prospects for tomorrow are much better with 18-20 knots forecast, when the race committee will attempt to make up the schedule.

Aside from the wind, banter on the dock is turning to rugby with Argentina and New Zealand playing on Friday night and England v South Africa on Saturday and all these nations represented on the 44Cup. Irish crews are still being reminded repeatedly of their defeat last Saturday to New Zealand.

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Lisa R wins Yachting Malta Coastal Race
The Yachting Malta Coastal Race took place in superb conditions today, 19 October. A building breeze and warm sunshine providing a perfect opportunity to get race ready for the forthcoming Rolex Middle Sea Race, which starts on Saturday, 21 October.

After IRC time correction the overall winner by just 53 seconds was Giovanni Di Vincenzo's Ker 46 Lisa R from Italy competing in IRC 3. Second overall and winner of IRC 2 was Francois Bopp's Swiss Farr 52 Chocolate 3, which in turn was a mere five seconds ahead of the United States entry, Warrior Won. Class winners include Valentin Oeru's Swan 42 Lion's Story from Romania (IRC 4), Jonathan Gambin's Maltese Dufour 44 Ton Ton Laferla (IRC 5), and Andrew Agius Delicata's Reflex 38 Vivace also from Malta (IRC 6).

In assessing the race, Bertone felt there had been really tough competition. "We had a good downwind leg to Comino, but made a small mistake on the way back. That was enough for the competition to close in and create such a tight finish," continued Bertone. "Maybe we were a bit lucky to hold on to the win by just a few seconds, but sometimes you need that bit of fortune to succeed."

Chris Sheehan's PAC52 Warrior Won took line honours, completing the 29 mile course in an elapsed time of 3 hours 24 minutes and 41 seconds.

The 44th edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race starts from Grand Harbour, Valletta on Saturday, 21 October. Live Coverage begins at 1030 CEST, with English commentary streamed on Facebook and YouTube and supported by Yachting Malta. Maltese language commentary will be broadcast on TVM.

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Seahorse November 2023
What's in the Latest Edition Of Seahorse Magazine

World News
He helped to launch an industry, don't mess with the Figaro Race, party-time in La Trinité, the other squadron throws all its weight behind the cause and Victor Kovalenko gets dressed up. Plus Barcelona misgivings. Ivor Wilkins, Magnus Wheatley, Blue Robinson, Patrice Carpentier, Carlos Pich, Dobbs Davis, Stuart Childerley

Only the best
We talk to SLAM CEO Enrico Chieffi about how their partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand helps make better products for sailors

Tool for the job
How three old skiffies are dealing with the advancing years. Michael Kennedy, 'GT' Turner And Julian Bethwaite

Never too late to partyv After 14 days in the water the French Cup boys put on quite a show. Bruno Dubois

ORC - The problem with age
Dobbs Davis

It's good to be King
Gilles Martin-Raget

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Cup Spy : Dive Dive Dive
Five of the six America's Cup Challengers American Magic, Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Emirates Team NZ, were reported as sailing on Wednesday. Two others, Orient Express Racing Team and INEOS Britannia were spotted in AC37Recon images sailing in fresh conditions off Barcelona.

Wednesday is Day 7 of the race schedule for the 2024 America's Cup. Today was the roughest day yet in the parallel 2024 America's Cup schedule. However Thursday and Friday are forecast to be even worse, and no teams are expected to sail for the next couple of days.

Typically Emirates Team New Zealand use the parallel period of the America's Cup to drop into campaign mode as a test of shore and sailing crew.

What happened in the Cup - October 18, 2023:

- Emirates Team New Zealand sailed their AC75, running through another two hour training session - claiming to be testing a couple of unspecified new features, but mostly it is guessed to be more about performance data capture with the AC75 sailing in a seaway of one metre. Peter Burling gave his view of the session in this report.

- American Magic sailed their two AC40s, again in development testing continuing with flap changes to their test wingfoils and using one design rigs. Terry Hutchinson gave his overview of the struggles of sailing AC40s in these conditions, when the American Magic could but look enviously over the same course, and see Emirates Team NZ sailing the bigger AC75 with relative ease in the sea conditions. However the American team is focused on development testing in their AC40/LEQ12s, while the Kiwis have a focus on data collection and sailing technique.

- Alinghi Red Bull Racing sailed a three hour sailing session, with a report of the Swiss just averting a capsize when the rudder lifted clear of the water. Otherwise the day was a test of sailing technique in top end conditions for the Swiss.

- Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli - No report.

- INEOS Britannia - Their test boat T6 is still in the shed after the catastrophic destruction of their rudder and rudder assembly during a towing session. They were again sailing alone in their AC40 One Design, without the company of an AC37 Joint Recon team - so no video/images or report.

- Orient Express Racing Team - sailed alone in their AC40 One Design, without the company of an AC37 Joint Recon team - so no video/images or report.

Richard Gladwell's commentary at Sail-World.com

Sailing World on Water
This is your weekly global sailing highlights show, the World on Water, October 20, 2023.

If you look through the list of skippers and co-skippers for the Transat Jacques Vabre, Normandy Le Harve 2023, you will discover that the biggest representation of any nation in the race, apart from France, is from Britain.

Eight British sailors will take part in the biennial double-handed classic which starts from Le Harve on October 29th. We feature Sam Goodchild who is sailing the former super IMOCA "Linkedin" which he rebranded "For THe Planet." Designed by Guillaume Verdier it was built in 2019, in Italy.

In a dramatic turn of events overnight, the Finnish yacht Spirit of Helsinki skippered by Jussi Paavoseppa grabbed the number one spot for the first time from the legendary Pen Duick VI. With just 450 nm to Cape Town, the Ocean Globe Race finish is too close to call. With the four yachts, Spirit of Helsinki, Pen Duick VI, Translated 9, and Maiden all within one hundred miles of each other it's all to play for.

boatson.tv

Global Solo Challenge
This past week in A Coruna was marked by intense rains and strong winds, weather conditions that were quite unfavorable for finalizing the last details on the boats' preparations. The skippers are however coming together in an increasingly solid and cohesive community, thanks to the bonds of friendship that are created on the dock of Marina Coruña ahead of their great adventure. The competitors are truly embracing the spirit of the Global Solo Challenge, which also aims to unite and give the opportunity for people from many different nationalities, eleven in this first edition, to realize a shared dream of sailing around the world solo. They will navigate the approximately 26,000 miles of the route alone, but this group spirit will accompany and motivate them in their adventure, because, as an African proverb says, "alone we go faster, but together we go further."

The next departure is scheduled for October 21st, and the three competitors setting sail are Pavlin Nadvorni on the Farr45 Espresso Martini, Ari Kansakoski aboard the Class40 ZEROChallenge, and William McBrien on the Class40 Phoenix.

Boats are grouped by performance characteristics and set off in successive departures over 3 months with the first start on August 26, 2023.

Once at sea, there are no classes. All boats will be sailing the same event. The faster boats will have to try to catch up with the slower boats, the pursuit factor creating competitive interest aboard and a fascinating event for the public and sponsors.

The first boat to cross the finish line wins. The performance differential between the boats is taken into account in staggering the departures, eliminating the need to calculate corrected times. -- Margherita Pelaschier / Global Solo Challenge

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International Competitors Descend on Sorrento for WASZP Games
Sorrento, Australia: Sorrento Sailing & Couta Boat Club, in collaboration with the World Association of WASZP (WASZP), is thrilled to announce the upcoming WASZP Games, set to take place on the pristine waters of Melbourne's beautiful Mornington Peninsula. This much-anticipated event promises to be a spectacle of sailing prowess and camaraderie both on and off the water.

h nearly 100 competitors from around the globe, including a formidable fleet of over 60 Australian contenders, the WASZP Games are poised to be a thrilling showcase of talent. Local favorites such as Tom Trotman, Ben Gunther, and Jack Felsenthal, all accomplished in their own right, will undoubtedly make their home turf proud.

However, the international competition is nothing short of spectacular. European Champion Markus Berthet from Norway will be leading the charge, alongside perennial podium-placers Ettore Botticini and Francesco Bertone, both hailing from Italy. From France Hippolyte Gruet from France sits 2nd on the Global Rankings as we head into the Games.

In the women's division, the talent is equally remarkable. Former 49erFX Olympian Tess Lloyd, a local favorite, will be joining the fleet at her home club. Hattie Rogers from the UK will also be making the journey to Sorrento, aiming to clinch the elusive crown and further raise the stakes in the women's category.

Sailors and spectators alike will have the privilege of enjoying the brand-new Sorrento Clubhouse, recently completed and providing a stunning backdrop for socializing and soaking in the picturesque surroundings.

Before the WASZP Games, the Australian Nationals will set the stage for the main event from December 7th to 9th, with an expected 80 boats participating, making it an exciting warm-up event.

racehub.waszp.com/eventdetail/221

ShipShape podcast featuring OPE founder and owner, Bruce Schwab
This week on the SHIPSHAPE podcast, we spoke to the American sailor and ocean racer, Bruce Schwab. Having already circumnavigated the globe twice on his Open 60 racing yacht, Schwab is also the first American ever to have completed the Vendée Globe Race and is now helping to power the future through his company, OceanPlanet Energy. Covering topics such as hair-raising racing experiences, sailing anarchy, global warming and why winning isn't everything – this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Industry News
A total of 36 companies and individuals from 14 countries have been named as potential winners for this year's Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement 2023, in association with Raymarine.

Final decisions were made by an international panel of 10 subject matter experts from an initial selection of 90 very high-quality entries across 11 categories. The judges shortlisted 33 nominations and additionally identified who would receive this year's Lifetime Achievement and Rising Star awards during a spectacular gala dinner at Amsterdam's historic Maritime Museum on Thursday 16 November. Details of the shortlisted entries and information on how to purchase tickets follow below.

The 2023 IBI METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards will return to Amsterdam's historic Maritime Museum on Thursday 16 November

The Boat Builder Awards are jointly organised by IBI and METSTRADE in association with Raymarine, to reward the outstanding business achievements of individuals and teams working across the worldwide leisure boat and superyacht sector. The awards focus attention on key sector priorities – innovation, collaboration, environment, talent, and marketing.

See the list on IBINews.com

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METSTRADE has partnered wtih Marine Resources, the UK-based marine recruitment firm, to help empower young professionals in the marine industry.

Under the banner of the 'Young Professional Club in partnership with Marine Resources', METSTRADE and Marine Resources have launched the METSTRADE Career Zone. The initiative will take centre stage within the Young Professional Club at METSTRADE 2023.

At this year's METSTRADE event, students and up-and-coming professionals will enjoy complimentary access to career coaching sessions, generously offered by Marine Resources' experienced recruiters. Additionally, METSTRADE exhibitors are encouraged to take advantage of free job advertisement opportunities within the METSTRADE Career Zone.

Marine Resources will also promote their 'The Future Talent' initiative during METSTRADE, which is built on four key pillars: Attract, Train, Retain, Thrive. This comprehensive model engages both employers and young professionals at events like METSTRADE and many more.

ibinews.com

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The Gender Design Survey aims to gather baseline data to start the discussion whether the design of sailing equipment is impacting the development of greater gender diversity.

The World Sailing Trust's Strategic Review into Women in Sailing put forward several recommendations, amongst them a call to industry to bring together key designers, brands and manufacturers to develop best practice guidance for gender equal design that supports increased women and girls' participation in sailing.

The starting point to develop this best practice guidance is to ensure that there is supporting data to highlight if and where there are issues, and how the industry should best address them from a practical and commercial standpoint.

Gender inclusive design in sport reinforces fairness, inclusivity, and safety for all participants and, as one of the most equipment heavy sports, sailing should not be an exception. Equipment should be designed to ensure that there is fair competition, it is inclusive and respective and provides a safe environment for athletes of all genders to participate and compete on a level playing field.

Take the survey here

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The Barcelona International Boat Show ended Sunday October 14 having contributed to promoting the 2024 America's Cup and bringing it closer to the city. The event, which over five days has once again packed the Port Vell of the Catalan capital with sailing fans and lovers of the sea, has also highlighted its status as a huge sales platform for the sector, with the recording of a significant number of commercial transactions and meetings between the largest brands.

The show, by means of the Àgora Port located in El Portal de la Pau, has been the setting for a wide-ranging schedule of conferences, talks and presentations, with next year's America's Cup playing a starring role, together with the promotion of sustainability and the blue economy. In this regard, we should highlight the introductory ceremony for the six teams participating in the legendary sailing regatta due to take place in a year's time, as well as the collaboration with the America's Cup Experience immersive exhibition.

firabarcelona.com

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1973 Nautor Swan 44. 170,000 EUR. Located in Tuscany, Italy.

Classic S&S Swan from 1973 in fantastic condition. As nice as you will find. Extensively refitted and upgraded with recent new deck, engine, sails, hatches and so on. Hull No.14 or 76.

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2004 Farr 40 OD Warpath. 74000 ex VAT EuR.

Well proven racer, with very good results in ORCi and SRS.

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