EuroSail News #5544 - 23 May
In This Issue
• North Sea Regatta
• New leader at IMA Maxi Europeans
• Harken At The Front: The Foredeck Issue
• Evening The Keel
• Not what you may expect? - Pegasus Yachts
• Cup Spy May 18: Brits test new cyclor
• Stockholm International Team Race Regatta
• NYYC Launches Performance Sailing Fund
• ARC Europe 2024 sails the Atlantic to Europe
• Featured Charter: Vismara 80' Luce Guida
• Featured Brokerage:
• • 2 2 Tango - Schionning 'G Force 1500'
• • S&S Swan 65-001 'Peak'
• • Shogun 43
• • SW100X Allseas
• • Pegasus 50
• The Last Word: Meher Baba
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North Sea Regatta
Scheveningen, Netherlands: The North Sea Regatta 2024 wrapped up with resounding success, featuring over 80 races divided into 13 classes on two race courses. The race committee efficiently managed the event, ensuring all scheduled races were sailed, and competitors faced a range of weather conditions that tested their sailing skills.
The regatta kicked off with light winds on Saturday, leading to a delayed start on both courses. Sunday brought perfect "champagne sailing" conditions, while Monday saw a breezy morning with overcast skies and rain, adding another layer of challenge for the participants.
The North Sea Regatta 2024 saw exceptional performances across all classes. Congratulations to all the winners! For a complete list of results, visit Manage2Sail
Inshore Races (Yeoman Cup Challenge)
Flying Dutchman: Enno Kramer
J-22: Jean-Michel Lautier (Class Champion)
Javelin: Eddy Reid
MaxFun 25: Hidde de Bruijn (Class Champion)
SB20: Ko Stroo
SW: Hans Sleper
ORC Double Handed: John vd Starre & Robin Verhoef
IRC 2: Willem Ellemeet
ORC 2: Willem Ellemeet
IRC 1: Gerd-Jan Poortman
ORC 1: Hugo Gommers
Overall Inshore and Offshore Races
ORC Double Handed: John vd Starre & Robin Verhoef
IRC 2: Michel Dorsman
IRC 1: Gerd-Jan Poortman
ORC 2: Willem Ellemeet (Dutch Champion)
ORC 1: Hugo Gommers (Dutch Champion)
Photos from Sander van der Borch here
New leader as V scores two bullets at the IMA Maxi Europeans
Starting an hour early, two coastal courses including the popular lap of Capri were completed on the third and penultimate day of the IMA Maxi European Championship, supported by Rolex as Official Timepiece. The 20 maxi yachts faced a sub-10 knot southwesterly and at today's conclusion, the Championship, organised out of Sorrento by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia (CRVI) and supported by Loro Piana, has a new leader in Hap Fauth's 74ft Bella Mente.
With five races now sailed, including the Regata dei Tre Golfi offshore, competitors can discard their worst result. Thanks to yesterday's two bullets, Bella Mente and her all-star cast are now first, three points clear of previous leader, Giuseppe Puttini's Swan 65 ketch Shirlaf, tied on points with Sir Peter Ogden's 77ft Jethou.
Today's first race was a 23nm course starting with a triangle and ending in two short windward-leeward laps, where the big boats, rather than sailing off into the horizon, got to engage with the smaller boats. After yesterday's brisker conditions, a surprising number of maxis suffered kite issues today including IMA President Benoît de Froidmont's Wally 60 Wallyño which was unable to drop hers at the leeward gate.
Tomorrow's final races will commence at 1200 when more light southwesterlies are forecast. -- James Boyd/International Maxi Association
We add prodders to them. We tack ever more head sails to them. We stand on them making wild hand signals in the prestart. It's here. Harken At The Front: The Foredeck Issue.
Harken works hard developing the most innovative marine hardware on earth. To fuel new products, we listen to sailors all over the world - and the collaboration begins. On the docks, we pick up insights and share in our social media and on HarkenBlockheads.com.
Once a quarter or so, we combine the highlights with video and often brand-new stuff in the next issue of our "At The Front" digital digest. We email it to about 10,000 who have subscribed. And sometimes, friendly media people pick it up so more sailors see it. Our latest issue features developments on the bow. In "At The Front... of the Pointy End" we asked a curated group of some very experienced bow men... bow women... bow sapiens to help us understand how things are different up front than in the back and indeed how things are different up there than... ever. We cover matching leach profiles in the triple headsail rig - including a bit on outriggers. We cover bow person techniques unique to match racing - including steering from the bow (it's a thing.) You should check it out. There will be no titanium ball-bearing spam from Harken - we promise. Simple, if you like what you see
Evening The Keel
Meet the women making waves. We are proud to introduce Evening The Keel, a Musto series in collaboration with @WorldSailingTV, where pro female sailors talk equality, motherhood, and getting ahead in a male dominated sport.
Part 1: Female Sailor
Years ago, Tracy Edwards stormed the world of offshore racing with her all-female crew, setting a new precedent for women in the sport. But where are we now? We started an important conversation with some of the industry's best-loved pro female sailors.
Not what you may expect? - Pegasus Yachts
The purposeful new Pegasus 50 will take you around the world in great comfort... And if you so wish, with an unladen displacement of less than 12 tonnes it can also do so rather quickly!
From the outset four key parameters - comfort, safety, quality and speed - informed the design of this comfortable yet fast 50ft ocean cruiser from Pegasus Yachts, resulting in a lightweight hi-tech boat that's markedly different from mainstream offerings. It's a formula that has attracted owners with a racing background, including some with world championship titles to their name. All of them are seeking an enjoyable and fast, yet manageable and reliable cruising yacht that will look after them in tough conditions.
Many designers have attempted to blend indoor and outdoor spaces on a monohull but few have been as successful as the Pegasus 50's arrangement. A wide glazed sliding door between the cockpit and saloon maintains a connection between these areas, even in inclement weather, while giving a watch-keeper in the comfort of the saloon a full 360- degree view of the outside world.
Full article in the June issue of Seahorse
Cup Spy May 18: Brits test new cyclor
The Brits were the only team to sail AC75s or paired AC40s over the weekend. INEOS Britannia sailed their newly christened AC75, with team principal Jim Ratcliffe, a keen cyclist, aboard and functioning as one of the four cyclors providing the hydraulic pressure needed to operate the sail controls on the AC75.
What happened in the Cup - May 18, 2024:
- INEOS Britannia sailed in their AC75 on Saturday and were the only team to sail over the weekend.
- Emirates Team New Zealand ETNZ's AC 75 has been decommissioned and is in the process of being shipped to Barcelona. It leaves NZ on Tuesday.
- American Magic did not sail.
- Alinghi Red Bull Racing did not sail.
- Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli did not sail. The Italians have decommissioned their AC75 in preparation for relocation to the team's America's Cup base in Barcelona.
- Orient Express Racing Team: No Recon Team Report indicating that if they are sailing then it is in one design mode. Their AC75 is in Barcelona however a launch date has yet to be publicly advised.
Read Richard Gladwell's full commentary in Sail-World.com
Stockholm International Team Race Regatta
The Stockholm International Team Race Regatta, the biggest event of the year for Gamla Stans Yacht Sällskap (GSYS) will take place between the 23rd and 26 May, in the beautiful capital Stockholm close to the Royal Palace as well as Kastellholmen.
The popular J/80 regatta this year attracts teams from New York Yacht Club, Royal Thames Yacht Club, Bayerischer Yacht-Club, Annapolis Yacht Club, and GSYS.
The regatta is a proof of the fantastic sailing opportunities that the Swedish capital offers together with unique social opportunities. The first day, Thursday 23rd, you can watch the training sessions by coming for a coffee at Beckholmen, Djurgarden. On Friday 24th to Sunday 26th the race starts at 10 am and can best be seen from the Stadsgarden quay, close to Fotografiska, or at Kastellholmen.
New York Yacht Club Launches Performance Sailing Fund
The New York Yacht Club has added another facet to its diverse support of high-performance sailing with the unveiling of the Club's Performance Sailing Fund, which has announced its first six grants.
"We are so proud of the six Club members who will compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics," says L. Jay Cross, Commodore of the New York Yacht Club. "We can't think of a more appropriate way to kick off this fund than by granting each athlete $25,000 to support the final push toward a medal."
The six athletes are Maggie Shea and Stephanie Roble (above, left to right) in the 49erFX, Stuart McNay and Lara Dallman-Weiss in the Mixed 470 and Sarah Douglas and Erika Reineke in the ILCA 6. Douglas sails for Team Canada, while the other five athletes are members of the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.
The Performance Sailing Fund builds upon the Club's enduring support of the entire U.S. Sailing Team through its Golden Spinnaker Gala, which generated over $1.25 million across the 2020 and 2024 Olympic cycles.
The Performance Sailing Fund will enable the New York Yacht Club to provide its sailors with the resources necessary to succeed in this modern era of sailing, where cutting-edge technology is a major component of many top classes.
ARC Europe 2024 sails the Atlantic to Europe
32 boats are sailing in the 24th edition of ARC Europe, World Cruising Club's west-to-east transatlantic rally from the Caribbean or the US, heading to Europe via Bermuda and the Azores.
The fleet departed St George's, Bermuda on 22 May on the 1800NM voyage to Horta on the island of Faial in the Azores. From Horta the fleet will cruise the Azores before departing Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel on 14 June, heading to the final prizegiving in Marina de Lagos in Southern Portugal.
The rally officially began on 11 May with 17 boats sailing from Sint Maarten to Bermuda, including many old friends from the ARC transatlantic and World ARC circumnavigation rallies. 15 more boats joined the rally in Bermuda, seven of which sailed with rally support from various US ports.
2024 is the largest fleet for many years, with 32 boats in total, up from 30 boats last year and 26 in 2022. The fleet size in ARC Europe is kept deliberately modest to suit the smaller harbours in the Azores. The rally is a mix of sailing legs, tours and activities ashore and a cruise through the archipelago of the Azores. The yachts will cover over 3,500NM between Sint Maarten and Portugal, or almost 4,000NM for those heading to the UK.
ARC Europe 2024 Entry Statistics
Entries: 32 yachts. 17 starting from Sint Maarten, and 15 from Bermuda.
22 monohulls and 10 catamarans
Smallest boat: 11.3m Windrush (USA), a Hallberg Rassy 36.
Largest boat: 18.9m Nonno (MLT), a Beneteau Oceanis 60.
Boat brands: 3 each from Lagoon, Beneteau and Hallberg Rassy, plus models from all main production builders.
Boat flag nationalities: 13 in total, with 9 from UK, 9 from USA and 3 from Italy.
Crew come from 14 countries and are aged between 14 and 72 years old. The oldest skipper is 72.
Featured Charter
2011 Vismara 80 'Luce Guida'. From 24,000 per week EUR. Located in France.
A combination that leads to the creation of an advanced craft in style and features where light and air are the main characters, thanks to the large windows in the hull and in the deckhouse. This craft is perfectly in line with Vismara's style, characterized with high technological standards, modern design, lightweight materials and attention to details which ensure lightness, speed, safety and livability. All furniture is a structural element, this tremendously benefits the weight and rigidity of the boa
See listing details in Seahorse Charters
Contact
Lisa Spiller
Charter Manager
Bernard-Gallay
Phone 1 : +33(0)6 33 42 45 09
Phone 2 : +33 (0)467 66 39 93
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Featured Brokerage
2 2 Tango - Schionning 'G Force 1500'. 1,450,000 USD.
Champion cruiser-racer with extensive state-of-the-art upgrades under the guidance of a highly experienced yachtsman. North Sails wardrobe, Lorimar 2020 spar package on top of a stiff and optimized platform provides impeccable pedigree and podium finishes. When the regatta party and celebrations are over, seamlessly switch gears and head off cruising with full accommodations.
See listing details in Seahorse's RaceboatsOnly
Contact
Rapide Yacht Group
+1 203 274 0927
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S&S Swan 65-001 'Peak'. 599,000 EUR VAT Paid. Located in Port Napoleon, France
Peak is hull number one of the iconic Swan 65’s designed by Sparkman & Stephens as the flagship boat for Nautor Swan in 1973. Only 41 boats were made in the series and due to the excellent construction and craftsmanship, most are still sailing today.
The current owner’s have had Peak for over 20 years and have lovingly upgraded and maintained her to the highest standards while being respectful to her original features.
See listing details in Nautor Swan Brokerage
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Shogun 43. POA EUR.
Developed with a focus on performance and ease of use, this yacht goes beyond conventional and traditional design, taking performance cruising to the next level. It is the yacht for you who love speed and want to sail fast without a full crew. It is for you who want to have fun on the water and maximise your sailing experience every time you go out, but still want comfort onboard. Shogun 43 gives you both.
See listing details in Seahorse's RaceboatsOnly
Contact
Lead Agent: Matias Renlund - Grabau international (Scandinavia)
Tel: +358406861501
Email:
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SW100X Allseas. POA EUR.
Stemming from the DNA of Southern Wind, the new SW100X will combine all the knowledge and experience gained from the construction of nearly 40 performance sailing yachts in the 90-110 feet range
This exciting new project will complement the Southern Wind range of yachts that includes the successful SW96, SW108 and SW120.
The new SW100X represents an evolution of the acclaimed SW100 and SW102 miniseries that marked Southern Wind's success and leadership in the creation of 30m performance sailing superyachts.
See listing details in Seahorse's RaceboatsOnly
Contact
Southern Wind Brokerage
Ph. (+39) 010 570 4035
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Pegasus 50. POA EUR.
Blue water cruiser for freedom at sea
Comfort, safety, quality and speed, the cardinals of the Pegasus yachts team. The Pegasus 50 offers an exclusive modern layout boasting an open flow from deck to interior for maximum comfort. Attention to details throughout this gorgeous and innovative yacht delivers the ultimate in quality and safety... for a short getaway or an ocean crossing adventure, with multiple crew or single-handed! With remarkable performance and agility, she will take you the distance and deliver superb sensations. The Pegasus 50 delivers the perfect harmony for your sailing adventures.
See listing details in Seahorse's RaceboatsOnly
Contact
Miha Breskvar
E-mail:
Skype: miha.breskvar
Mobile: +386 41 686 096
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