EuroSail News #5553 - 13 June
In This Issue
• Charlie Dalin: The podium in IMOCA is much harder to reach now
• Quantum Racing win two-from-two for perfect start on home waters
• Harken Hoister
• ORC Double-Handed Worlds in Norway
• Smashing the Atlantic
• Foiling Week 2024
• Winning in ORC Will Be a Battle
• 2025 European Championship in Nacra 17, 49er, and FX
• Industry News
• Featured Charter: CRUSADE - 64' Classic Yacht
• Featured Brokerage:
• • X-Yachts X-612
• • IC37
• • Oscar 2
• • Balance 620
• • SY Lady 8
• The Last Word: Thomas Jefferson
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Charlie Dalin: The podium in IMOCA is much harder to reach now
Charlie Dalin has particularly enjoyed his convincing win in the New York Vendee-Les Sables d'Olonne race. And that's partly because he knows that even getting on the podium in the IMOCA Class is becoming more difficult.
Dalin makes the point that in recent years the podium was often occupied by the same three sailors - himself, Jeremie Beyou (Charal) and Thomas Ruyant (Vulnerable). But no longer…
"It's difficult in the IMOCA Class at the moment,"said the Macif Sante Prevoyance skipper, who reached Les Sables d'Olonne on Saturday evening after winning a fascinating duel with Boris Herrmann on Malizia Seaexplorer by a distance of around 300 nautical miles.
"You really have to appreciate and enjoy the wins and the podiums because I think they are going to be something that are getting much more rare than they used to be for all the top teams. There are many more competitive teams in the Class now - and they include Boris - and quite a lot of skippers are able to get good finishes. So it's going to become more and more difficult to get there,"added Dalin. -- Ed Gorman/IMOCA Globe
Quantum Racing win two-from-two for perfect start on home waters
Photo by Nico Martinez, www.martinezstudio.es. Click on image for photo gallery.
With two wins from two light airs races Doug DeVos' Quantum Racing powered by American Magic crew made the best possible start to the 52 SUPER SERIES' first ever races to be hosted by their home yacht club, the New York Yacht Club.
The fives times series champions, now led by tactician Victor Diaz de Leon with Harry Melges IV steering laid down a marker by winning Race 1 from the start line and then passing Race 2 early leader Gladiator on the second round to establish a clear overall lead after the first day of the XS 52 SUPER SERIES Newport Trophy regatta.
Underlining how fortunes pivot from one regatta to the next, Thailand's Whitcraft family - who were tenth last month at what was for them a disappointing season opener in Palma - today delivered a third and a second - to lie three points behind the leaders.
And the theme of family success on the regatta's opening day continued today as father and daughter Hasso and Tina Plattner steered a race each - landing a sixth and second respectively - to lie third overall, those being the first races that the two owners have steered for more than a year.
Can the world's best ball bearing, overhead dinghy storage systems come from Pewaukee too? Yes! Lift. Launch. Harken Hoister.
Over the last few weeks in Pewaukee, it's been time to free the boats we've had stashed up in our rafters. It's 'Hoister season'--the best time in the whole year to demonstrate what's best about the Harken Hoister. Hoister's whole mission is to shorten the time between where you store that Opti, ILCA, 420, Topper or___ and where you sail it.
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Thrills and Challenges Mark First Days of 2024 ORC Double-Handed Worlds in Norway
The ORC Double-Handed World Championship, organized by the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club (Kongelig Norsk Seilforening - KNS) in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), is on its second day. After more than 27 hours of intense racing, the participants are showcasing their skills and endurance in challenging conditions.
The championship kicked off with participants navigating light winds in the Oslofjord, a challenging start. Despite initial concerns about the journey to Filtvet, the fleet demonstrated remarkable performance. They then encountered a brisk wind from the south towards Makrellbåen near Arendal, maintaining a high speed of 7-9 knots. The varying winds and currents created an accordion effect, resulting in significant differences in positioning early on. However, no major surprises were noted as some pre-race favorites pulled ahead, establishing solid leads in all three classes.
Class A saw fierce competition with Landmark 43 GAME, helmed by Calle Andersen and Espen Guttormsen, leading at the Filtvet Lighthouse mark yesterday evening. They were closely followed by Landmark 43 WHITE SHADOW with Karl Otto and Magda Mare Book onboard and Swan 45 ZORRO of Thomas Robberstad and Per Haugen. Despite GAME's strong start, ZORRO surged ahead in the final stretch towards Arendal. Currently, ZORRO, GAME, and SNAKKEN, Aquatich 40 of Per Sortedahl, and Frode Johansen, are neck and neck, with WHITE SHADOW close behind. Notably, TP52 JOKERMAN, sailed by Per Ottar Skaaret and Thomas Nilsson, has been the fastest with up to 10+knots speed, advancing to 9th place after a slow start. These are all Norwegian teams.
Smashing the Atlantic
With six months to go before the infamous single handed Vendee Globe Race around the world the focus is drawing in on the IMOCA fleet, both for spectators and the solo sailors themselves. And as the clock counts down there were two very important transatlantic races starting with the CIC Transat. Formerly the OSTAR, this is a race with a long and often brutal history. We take a look at what happened to the IMOCA fleet as they punched into some serious weather with expert commentary from IMOCA Champion Sam Goodchild on what we can deduce about the fleet and their machines from this race.
Last to enter, last to launch and with a young team with little America's Cup experience you might think that the French Orient Express Racing Team are going to struggle to play on equal terms in the America's Cup. But that's not how they see things. In fact, they might have pulled off a master stroke.
Foiling Week 2024
We Are Foiling is proud to carry on the tradition of dedicating every edition of the Foiling Week to a relevant Social Theme. 2024 will be inspired to YOUTH sailing and many projects and initiatives have been set (and will be) to support it all year long.
From June 24th to 30th, the racing show will be granted by six of the hottest classes at the moment: WASZP, Moth, ETF26, Switch One Design, Birdyfish and X-15 wingfoilers, able to gather in Malcesine more than 500 sailors from all over the world. On June 28th an epic Downwind Race, open to any foiling board with any propulsion except motors and organized in collaboration with Circolo Surf Segnana, will be run from Arco to Malcesine in the morning and back to Arco in the afternoon.
Once again Foiling Week will be organized with the support of the Municipality of Malcesine and hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine, a Club that has in its DNA the creation of regattas of excellence. The Foiling Week village at FVM will be open to the public during the event.
2024 edition of the Foiling SuMoth Challenge records the participation of 11 University Teams, contesting to design and build the best performing and at the same time sustainable Moth.
New York Yacht Club: Big Class or Small, Winning in ORC Will Be a Battle
The four classes racing under the ORC rule at the 170th Annual Regatta (14-16 June) break into two groups. Class A and Class B feature some of the country's elite big-boat programs, four 60- and 70-footers in former and four TP52s and a speedy new Botin ORC 45-footer in the latter. Pro sailors abound in these two classes, and optimal boat speed all the way around the track will be crucial. In Classes C and D, it's a different story. With 19 and 14 entries, respectively, getting off the line with a clean lane is going to be a supreme challenge. All the boat speed in the world isn't going to save your race if you start in the cheap seats and your first-beat tactical calls are dictated by a dozen boats sitting on your wind.
"We've had this boat two and a half years, and I think this is the most competitive class we've seen in ORC, and the tightest rating band," says Andrew Weiss (above), the skipper of the Italia 11.98 Christopher Dragon XII, which will sail in ORC D. "It's great. [The time allowances for a one-hour race] are going to be down to between no time on our sistership to a minute an a half. It's a good pre-cursor for the ORC World Championship in the fall."
The New York Yacht Club's Annual Regatta was first sailed on the Hudson River on July 16 and 18, 1846. A similar competition the previous year was called a Trial of Speed. With a few exceptions for world wars and other global crises, the event has been held every year since.
Thessaloniki, Greece to host the 2025 European Championship in Nacra 17, 49er, and FX with new formats
Thessaloniki, Greece, will host the 2025 European Championship in Nacra 17, 49er, and FX from June 3 to 8!
For the second consecutive quadrennial, the beautiful Thermaikos Gulf will welcome thrilling catamaran and skiff races.
Our hosts, the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki, known for their rich tradition in sailing events, are all set to deliver an unforgettable experience. This championship is crucial for teams eyeing the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. We'll see seasoned competitors from Paris 2024 and rising stars showing off their skiff skills.
New and exciting formats await! The Nacra 17 class might end with a match race like the America's Cup, and the 49er and FX classes with a first-to-win-three system, inspired by the kite surfing class.
Industry News
The 2024 European Commercial Marine Awards (ECMA's) winners were announced last night, Tuesday June 11, during a packed ceremony held at the Waterfront Restaurant on site on the first day of Seawork, Europe's largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition.
The ECMA's celebrated the outstanding individuals and innovative companies that comprise the vibrant and productive commercial marine industry.
The awards evening, hosted by Maritime Journal editor Debbie Mason who was supported by MC & DJ Mark Covell. Debbie began with the announcement of the Innovations Showcase Category Award winners. The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) sponsored the Innovations Showcase and the winners were presented with their awards by SMI's CEO, Tom Chant MBE.
The Innovations Showcase gives exhibitors the opportunity to demonstrate the latest in equipment, services, projects, and vessels introduced in the last 12 months since the last Seawork Exhibition.
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Groupe Beneteau today (10 June) announced the reorganisation of its Boat Division around three business segments - Sailing (monohulls and multihulls), Dayboating (motorboats from 20ft-40ft for day cruising) and Real Estate on the Water (motoryachts from 40ft-80ft).
The new organisation will enable the French builder to pursue its transformation as a multi-specialist player in the boating industry, it says, in order to be as close as possible to the expectations of its customers and a rapidly evolving market.
With over 15 years' experience in the industry, Clement Himily will serve as general manager of the Sailing business unit. Himily joined Groupe Beneteau in 2017. He has worked to develop the Construction Navale Bordeaux (CNB) site, for which he became general manager in 2020 against a backdrop of transformation and growth for the Lagoon and Excess brands. He previously held operational management roles for food industry groups such as Mondelez International and Danone.
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British sailing brand, Henri-Lloyd, has opened a flagship store in the heart of the city centre in Oslo, Norway. Located in the highly prestigious Bogstadveien street in the centre of Oslo's shopping district, the Henri-Lloyd store showcases the brand's new and extensive range of stylish and technical, high quality, high performance sailing and lifestyle clothing.
The sailing collection from Henri-Lloyd features styles for both men and women, from everyday practical and technical UV protective T-shirts and long-sleeve T's, to four-way stretch water-resistant shorts and trousers, stylish and smart linen Oxford shirts, and highly advanced feature-rich technical offshore sailing clothing designed to keep people safe and dry in all conditions, no matter how extreme.
Alongside the extensive Henri-Lloyd displays, the store also features clothing from sister brands ODLO, the world's largest manufacturer of base layers for everyday, sports and watersports wear, and Janus, which manufactures wool clothing and base layers. All three companies are part of the Monte Rosa Sports Group which acquired Henri-Lloyd in 2022.
The brand-new Henri-Lloyd store launched with a private party featuring live entertainment from the America's Cup and Norwegian Offshore Elite Sailing Teams.
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HRH The Princess Royal concluded her tour of Seawork by officially opening the exhibition on Tuesday 11 June. She gave a speech that highlighted the importance of investing in the future and careers within the maritime industry. The Princess stated, 'The numbers of you here today and that have been coming for the past 25 years rather indicates that this is an important exhibition and conference.'
The Princess spoke directly to the crowd of Seawork exhibitors and visitors, 'Thank you for the work you do, and the way in which you continue to invest and innovate, and for your support for those who also rely on the sea.'
Her passion for the maritime sector was demonstrated throughout her speech, 'This is a very interesting and active sector to be involved in'.
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The Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC), along with Olympic Marine, are pleased to announce Rolex as the Official Timepiece of this year's edition of the AEGEAN 600 yacht race. Starting on 7 July, just under the sea cliffs of Cape Sounion, with the ancient Temple of Poseidon as a fitting backdrop, this 600-mile annual race tour of Greece's scenic Aegean islands has quickly become a new offshore racing classic.
Nearly 70 monohull and multihull entries from 25 countries have registered to participate, a new record level of international interest. The event is based at the world-class facilities of Olympic Marine in Lavrion, Attica, where pre- and post-race activities are held for the race participants and their families and friends to enjoy the generosity of Greek hospitality.
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Jotron's' Lorraine Hood was invited to visit 18 year old Harry Besley on his purpose built e-RIB at this year's Seawork Exhibition.
Harry is preparing to travel around the UK on a Rigid Inflatable Boat, but not with a traditional outboard engine - with an electric one! This World Record attempt aims to showcase some of the technologies which are leading the market in zero emission propulsion and will help develop knowledge, skills and infrastructure at approx. 40 locations around the UK.
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Built in cold moulded wood on the Isle of Wight in 1969, her victory in that year's Sydney Hobart race ensured her legendary status, and to this day she continues to be a head-turning talking point where-ever she goes. So whether you're looking for a gentle cruise to the West Country, an adrenaline filled day racing at Cowes Week or simply a day on the water entertaining friends and family on board this legendary yacht, CRUSADE offers a unique charter opportunity.
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X-Yachts X-612. 235000 EUR. Located in Valencia, Spain
NJORD is hull number 7 of the twelve X-612’s built between 1995 and 2004 and was commissioned with almost every possible option extra included. Extensively refitted and upgraded in 2022 and 2023, NJORD has been used sparingly for local Balearics and South of Spain cruising.
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Melges IC37. 149500 GBP. Located in Hamble, UK.
"ICY" is a proven race winner under IRC, and a superb mid-sized all rounder that is highly capable in ORCi and ORR as well.
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2014 OSCAR 2 - Mylius Yachts Racer Cruiser. 650,000 EuR. Located in Cogolin, France.
Built in full carbon by Mylius Yachts, OSCAR 2 has been fully optimized to be a comfortable fast cruising yacht and a racer. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 double bed cabins including a nice Owner’s stateroom upfront with a double central bed.
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Balance 620. POA USD.
Our long-distance, off-the-grid, expeditionary speedster was uniquely designed to carry significant cruising payloads without bogging down. She’s the evolution of our very first Carbon Cross catamaran built in 2010, the Balance 601. She is also the first forward cockpit catamaran we’ve ever created, but with a unique twist - she also carries our much-copied VersaHelm. She therefore offers all of the advantages of a forward cockpit without suffering through the disadvantages.
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SY LADY 8. 3,950,000 ex VAT EUR.
2008 built CNB 95 ‘Lady 8’ is new to the market having completed a very comprehensive refit at STP shipyard during Winter 2022/23.
Every conceivable system was checked, renewed or overhauled. The finished result is spectacular and includes a New Awlgrip hull paint (May23), all new navigation systems, mast re-wire, engine room and systems overhaul, completed 5yr class surveys and so much more. Lady 8 sleeps 8 guests in 4 very good sized guest cabins making her the ideal family yacht or commercial charter yacht. Viewing is highly recommended.
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