EuroSail News #5537 - 8 May
In This Issue
• Yoann Richomme wins The Transat CIC
• Boris Herrman Second
• Samantha Davies completes the podium
• Less than 90 days to the AEGEAN 600
• Bellino wins Myth of Malham Race
• New Starting Location for Newport Bermuda Race
• J/70 North American Championship
• M32 - Ready for the Summer
• Industry News
• Eight Bells for Patience Wales
• Featured Charter: Volvo Ocean 65 - Sisi
• Featured Brokerage:
• • Carkeek 47 "Stark Raving Mad IX"
• • X-Yachts X-55
• • Protector 8.5m Cabin
• • Bavaria C50
• • Gunboat 72
• The Last Word: Richard Brautigan
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Yoann Richomme (IMOCA Paprec Arkea) wins The Transat CIC
At the end of a breathtaking finale and a daggers-drawn battle with Boris Hermann (Malizia-Seaexplorer), Yoann Richomme wins this new edition of The Transat CIC. Eight years after the Armel Le Cleac'h - Vincent Riou duel, it was the skipper of the IMOCA Paprec Arkea who came to the end of this incredible mano-a-mano. Yoann Richomme crossed the line at 8:23 p.m. and completed the course after 8 days, 6 hours, 53 minutes and 32 seconds of racing. Long in an outsider position, he took the lead of the race last Thursday by overtaking Charlie Dalin before holding on until the finish despite the return of Boris Herrmann.
This is one of the most prestigious victories of his career. He thus places his name on the list of winners of this emblematic race alongside the greatest French sailors: from Eric Tabarly to Francois Gabart via Alan Colas, Yvon Fauconnier, Philippe Poupon, Francis Joyon and even Loick Peyron and Michel Desjoyeaux.
Arrival time: 8:23 p.m. (French time)
Running time: 8 days 6 hours 53 min 32 sec
Distance traveled: 3293.55 miles
Average speed (on the great circle): 14.83 knots
Actual average speed: 16.56 knots
Boris Herrman (Malizia - Seaexplorer) Second in The Transat CIC
Until the end, the German skipper held on in the light airs, hoping to take victory from Yoann Richomme. Author of quite a “comeback” at the end of the week, he had come within 15 miles of the leader. Crossing the finish line at 10:42 p.m. (French time) , he finished 2 hours, 18 minutes behind the winner after a fight lasting 8 days, 9 hours, 12 minutes. This is his 2nd podium in a major race after his 3rd place in The Ocean Race last year.
Arrival time: 10:42 p.m.
Running time: 8 days 9 hours 12 min 00 seconds
Distance traveled: 3251.31 miles
Difference with the 1st: 2 hours, 18 minutes 28 seconds
Average speed (on the great circle): 14.66 knots
Actual average speed: 16.16 knots
Samantha Davies (Initiatives-Coeur) completes the podium
5 hours and 48 minutes after the arrival of the first competitor, Yoann Richomme, it is the turn of the sailor from Initiatives-Cœur to cross the finish line of The Transat CIC. At the forefront throughout the race, she completed this transatlantic in 3rd place at 02:11 a.m. (French time), after 8 days 12 hours, 41 minutes at sea. Throughout these 8 days of racing, Samantha Davies never gave up and thus secured a prestigious place, one of her best results in IMOCA.
Arrival time: 02:15 a.m. (French time)
Running time: 8 days 12 hours 41 min 37 seconds
Gap with 1st: 5 hours, 48 minutes
Distance traveled: 3221.89 miles
Average speed (on the great circle): 14.41 knots
Actual average speed: 15.74 knots
Less than 90 days to the AEGEAN 600
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It is now less than 90 days to the 7 July start of the 2024 AEGEAN 600, the annual offshore race organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club in conjunction with Olympic Marine. This spectacular 605-mile race starts at Cape Sounio under the watchful gaze of the ancient Temple of Poseidon for a scenic tour of 23 islands of the Aegean archipelago before finishing back at Cape Sounio.
Among the offshore racing world's classic 600-mile races, this is the newest, with the first edition held in 2021. Since then the event's popularity has grown every year, with already 60 monohull and multihull entries from 18 nations planning to participate in this year's 4th edition, a figure that is on its way to a new record turnout with the entry deadline still a few weeks away on 30 April.
These entries represent a large cross-section of the offshore sailing world, ranging in size from Jerry Petratos and Evi Delidou's double-handed Dehler 30 AETHER to George Procopiou's Volvo Open 70, ex-I LOVE POLAND, last year's runner-up elapsed time champion. Teams also range from amateur crews racing for fun to all-pro squads in search of elapsed time course records and corrected time victories in IRC and/or ORC scoring.
In this latter category are two successful international teams making their AEGEAN 600 debut: Austrian Stefan Jentzsch's Botin water-ballasted Botin 56 BLACK PEARL and American Jason Carroll's MOD 70 trimaran ARGO. Both have proven track records and highly-experienced crews that are regular competitors in the world's most competitive ocean races.
"The challenge of this course is precisely why we are coming," said ARGO project manager Chad Corning. "That and we have heard this is a fantastic race, a very cool course and a must-do on the global circuit."
Bellino wins Myth of Malham Race
The overall winner of RORC Myth of Malham Race, after IRC time correction, was Rob Craigie’s Sun Fast 3600 Bellino, racing Two-Handed with RORC Commodore Deb Fish.
Eric de Turckheim’s NMD 54 Teasing Machine blasted round the 235 mile course to take line honours by a huge margin in the RORC Myth of Malham Race that provided plenty of tactical challenges for navigators, along with remarkably close competition for many.
Despite the earlier timing than usual - on the early May bank holiday - conditions were largely very pleasant, including a long downwind leg from the start at Cowes to the Eddystone light house, south of Plymouth in around 10 knots of breeze. However, competitors had to negotiate complex weather patterns associated with a small area of low pressure in the west of the English Channel, including a front off the coast of South Devon.
The battle for the final podium place in the overall standings could not have been closer - with three boats finishing inside 45 seconds after IRC time correction. Per Roman’s Swedish JPK 11.80 Garm took third overall, just 8 seconds ahead of Insert Coin, and Mzungu! fifth. The latter two boats took second and third places respectively in IRC2.
RORC’s next event is the North Sea Race from Harwich to Scheveningen on May 10. Organised in the UK in association with the Royal Harwich Yacht Club and EAORA and in The Netherlands with the Yacht Club Scheveningen and the North Sea Regatta. -- Rupert Holmes
New Starting Location and Family Friendly Party for the Start of the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race
Newport, Rhode Island: For the first time in its 118-year history, the Newport Bermuda Race proudly unveils a new starting location just off the shoreline of Fort Adams State Park. This exciting shift in venue provides an opportunity to celebrate and cheer on the 170 boats starting the 636-mile journey, renowned for its challenge and tradition. Free and open to the public, the Starting Line Party will occur Friday, June 21st from 12 to 4 p.m.
Visitors will enjoy an immersive experience with live coverage, aerial views on an outdoor screen, and commentary from North Sails President and current Bermuda Race Record-holder Ken Read and professional local sailor and coach Jesse Fielding. The Live Show will begin with the first start of the Race at 2 p.m. and will also be streamed on bermudarace.com.
Admittance and parking for the race village are free, and alternative transportation via Providence Ferry, Jamestown Ferry, and Water Taxis are also available. The park will feature local Food Trucks and a Regatta Bar showcasing New England fare, Goslings Rum from Bermuda, and Whalers Beer from Rhode Island.
Race Organizers ask visitors to view the full schedule and RSVP for free on Eventbrite for updates and planning assistance. For those unable to attend in person, the Newport Bermuda Race extends its accessibility globally as the Starting Line Live Show, will be broadcast on bermudarace.com, providing sailing enthusiasts worldwide with a front-row seat to the action.
J/70 North American Championship
Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico: Incredible conditions prevailed for four days and a full slate of 11 races at the 2024 J/70 North American Championship hosted by Vallarta Yacht Club in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico. Fernando Perez Ontiveros’s Black Mamba won the first contest and held off all competition to earn the title among 26 teams. Including crew River Paquin, Goncalo Ribeiro and Patrick Wilson, the Vallarta Yacht Club-based boat never finished out of the top six and netted 28 points.
David Jannetti’s Very Odd (Enigma) of the USA remained near throughout, but settled for the runner-up position at 40 net points. Eduardo Saenz’s Nimbus compiled a solid week for the bronze spot at 53 points. Eduardo Oetling’s Axolotl ruled the eight-boat Corinthian division. Ricardo Brockmann’s Vincitore topped the One Pro division. Martina Silva’s Mercenario 6 of Argentina won the Mixed+ division.
Saenz’s Nimbus ruled Saturday’s races on Banderas Bay while weather mirrored the previous marvelous three race days with a pair of bullets.
Top Five Overall:
1. Black Mamba, Fernando Perez Ontiveros, MEX, 28 pts.
2. Very Odd (Enigma), David Jannetti, USA, 40
3. Nimbus, Eduardo Saenz, MEX, 53
4. Zaguero, Ignacio Perez Morett, MEX, 62
5. Algarete, Alejandro Perez Ontiveros, MEX, 65
Top Three Corinthian:
1. Axolotl, Eduardo Oetling
2. Buenajunta, Marco Sparvieri
3. Nawal, Alan Elihu Baron
Full results on YachtScoring.com
M32 - Ready for the Summer
The Champagne has dried up from the Miami Winter Series final awards and the fleet is migrating on to the summer series in Newport and Riva del Garda. The class will all come together again on Lake Garda for the main event of the year, the World Championship September 2-8.
The Pendulum Swings to Europe
The Garda Worlds is the main event in 2024 with teams ramping up their training and crews. The North American fleet heads to Newport, RI for the Hayden Goodrick North American Championship June 7-9 and then ships to Europe. In Europe, the local fleet will get a head start with events at the Worlds venue on May 10-12 and June 14-16, followed by the European Championships on July 25-27.
Picasso Cup in Supplied Boats
An archipelago festival on one of the great lakes in Sweden is the perect setting for an M32 regatta with equal parts of good racing and social activities. Picasso Cup in July is an event with supplied boats open for both M32 teams and other sailing teams. Eight ready to race M32:s are available on a "first to enter" basis. The festival week in Kristinehamn, on the northern shore of Lake Vänern will be full of activities, concerts, parties and much more. The schedule is one day of course racing and one day of distance racing to close town Karlstad. Please contact for entry and more information
Full 2024 Schedule m32world.com/calendar/
Industry News
Groupe Beneteau, France’s biggest boatbuilder and the world’s largest producer of sailboats, today revealed that total group revenues came to 229m EUR in the first quarter of 2024 following the application of IFRS 5 - a drop of 39% from a high basis for comparison (+57% for the first quarter of 2023). Looking beyond the base effects, this change in business is said to be linked mainly to the change in dealership inventory levels.
During the first quarter, which is not particularly representative in relation to the seasonality of recreational boat sales, the impact of the slowdown in demand and the destocking across the networks primarily concerns the Motor business, down 50% in 2024 following 47% growth during the first quarter of 2023.
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WEST SYSTEM has announced its sponsorship of the Spirit Yachts Regatta 2024. The event, exclusively for Spirit Yachts’ owners, crew, and guests, will take place in St. Peter Port, Guernsey, from Saturday 15th June to Saturday 22nd June 2024.
Hosted by Guernsey Yacht Club, in partnership with Locate Guernsey, the island’s capital, St Peter Port, will be the hub of this nautical event. The regatta will host a sequence of six races planned for high velocity, IRC rated competition racing with yachts varying in size from 37ft to beyond 100ft.
The race committee, led by an experienced Race Officer, has planned a variety of passage, coastal, and windward/leeward courses to suit all Spirit Yachts. The committee aims to be flexible, depending on the tides and weather, to offer the best possible course setting throughout the week.
In addition to the racing, attendees can look forward to a programme of varied social events.
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With the 1st Nautic en Seine scheduled for 1-6 April 2025, and the International Multihull Show scheduled for about the same time, the Federations des Industries Nautiques (FIN) will have a busy time in spring 2025 coping with both events.
The 1st Nautic en Seine was originally planned for 15-20 October 2024. The new time slot will see it happening at the start of the European summer season.
The new 2024 dates were confirmed to IBI during a meeting with Jean-Paul Chapeleau, the president of FIN, at the 2024 International Multihull Show (IMS) last week.
The 16th edition of IMS to be held next year will be the first which FIN will fully organise, as the 2024 edition was a joint action of FIN and the M2 organisation which has previously organised IMS, a event dedicated exclusively to multihull yachts and boats.
The 15th edition of IMS at La Grande Motte marina had around 70 boats afloat and on land and a total of around 150 exhibitors. FIN acquired IMS last September when the two key organisers decided to stop organising the event. FIN stepped in and bought it so that the expanding multihull market, especially for power craft, would continue to have its own bespoke show.
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Mercator Media, the organiser of Seawork, is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will officially open Seawork on Tuesday 11 June 2024, marking the 25th edition of Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition.
The Princess Royal has visited Southampton many times, however, this will be her first visit to the city’s Mayflower Park for the Seawork exhibition.
Seawork offers a unique combination of purpose-built undercover exhibition space, open air displays and over 70 vessels, floating plant and equipment on the quayside and pontoons.
Attendees will include representatives of HM Government and agencies, industry associations and experts, port users and customers, maritime charities, apprentices and academia.
Seawork is the key meeting place for the commercial marine industry, welcoming an international audience of visitors and exhibitors each year. The exhibition provides an international platform for commercial marine businesses to connect with buyers, network with their clients and discuss innovations and solutions within their respective industries.
Eight Bells for Patience Wales
Patience Wales, the former editor-in-chief of Sail magazine, was a friend of mine. Sadly, she passed away in March at the age of 89.
She was Sail’s editor when I was editor of Cruising. World in the 1980s. Although adversaries in a fierce competition for readers and advertisers, we became great friends. We both loved what we did running magazine companies and we both strove to create magazines that were literate, professional and true to their niches.
Outside of our careers, however, we shared a love of the sea and world cruising. I’ve made one and half circumnavigations, plus many other voyagers. Patience was that rare sailor with two full circumnavigations under her keel. It was not uncommon for us to spend a boat show evening swapping cruising yarns from our travels over glasses of wine.
Patience retired many years ago, but we stayed in touch due to our mutual friends and our shared interests in politics and English mystery novels.
Charlie Doane, another old friend, was a Sail editor and contributor who worked closely with Patience and now is the author of the blog WaveTrain, where he wrote a lovely tribute to this fine and engaging woman, my friend, Patience Wales. -- George Day, Blue Water Sailing
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Carkeek 47 'Stark Raving Mad IX'. 425,000 USD. Located in Portsmouth, RI USA .
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2006 X-Yachts X-55. 445000 EUR. Located in Sardinia.
Launched 2007. Huge spec, completely refitted, and very well presented X-55 with carbon rig and Park Avenue boom. Almost every possible option ticked including generator, watermaker, air-con, heating, bowthruster, electric winches and so on.
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Protector 8.5m Cabin. 125.000 vat paid EUR.
Protector 8.5m Cabin Hardtop, now with 2022 Yamaha 300 horsepower engines with less than 75 hours! Built in Auckland, New Zealand in 2009. The Rayglass Protector 8.5m Cabin is the ultimate professional workboat with all the comfort of a pleasure yacht. This vessel is built to handle even the toughest weather conditions, so you can confidently venture out to sea no matter what. Plus, the large, open aft deck makes loading and unloading a breeze.
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The BAVARIA C50. POA EUR.
Beauty and performance. Perfect view of the sails, the course and all the fun.
Our aim was to make the BAVARIA C50 nothing less than a new benchmark in the 50-foot sailing yacht category. It offers an elegant, flat hull line and stunningly dynamic silhouette. Everything is clear and minimalist, reflecting our understanding of good, modern yacht design. No other yacht offers so much space, so much comfort and so many possibilities.
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Gunboat 72. Located in La Grande-Motte, France.
The first catamaran with Gunboat performance and a flybridge, the 72 design begins squarely with the cruising aficionado in mind, when nothing other than a Gunboat will do.
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