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Berntsson and Col into Quarters
Minoprio and Williams crash out
Marstrand, Sweden: Fantastic racing conditions allowed the organizers of Match Cup Sweden, Stage 5 of the World Match Racing Tour, to complete the repechage round which saw Johnie Berntsson (SWE) Berntsson Sailing Team and Sebastien Col (FRA) French Match Racing Team/K-Challenge emerge as the final two skippers that will join Mathieu Richard (FRA) French Match Racing Team, Peter Gilmour (AUS) YANMAR Racing, Torvar Mirsky (AUS) Mirsky Racing Team, Damien Iehl (FRA) French Match Racing Team, Magnus Holmberg (SWE) Victory Challenge and Philippe Presti (FRA) French Match Racing Team in the Quarterfinal Round, scheduled for Friday.
It was a disappointing day for Tour leader Adam Minoprio (NZL) ETNZ/BlackMatch and second placed Ian Williams (GBR) and his Bahrain Team Pindar. Both were swept out of the repechage and out the World Championship point scoring zone. Once again Williams has failed to make the quarter final round at Match Cup Sweden. Having competed at the event four times he might start to think there is a curse on him.
The competitors chose who they would sail against:
Mathieu Richard (FRA) v Philippe Presti (FRA)
Peter Gilmour (AUS) v Johnie Berntsson (SWE)
Damien Iehl (FRA) v Magnus Holmberg (SWE)
Torvar Mirsky (AUS) v Sebastien Col (FRA)
With the women taking to the water this morning it was local hero Anna Kjellberg and Lucy Macgregor who emerged as the leaders from the round robin after both winning five matches to go on to secure their places in the semi final along with Katie Spithill (AUS) and Linda Rahm (SWE). Current World Champion and defending Match Cup Sweden Champion Claire Leroy struggled today surprising many by failing to make the cut. The ladies semi finals and finals are on Saturday and Lucy Macgregor will reveal who she will choose to race tomorrow night.
Tomorrows forecast promises more exciting racing with a steady breeze predicted all day. The pairs will compete in a first to the three point round to then go on and qualify for the semi finals. With it all to play for there will be some guaranteed action here in Marstrand.
Repechage Results from Day 3
Johnie Berntsson (SWE) Berntsson Sailing Team 6-1
Sebastien Col (FRA) French Match Racing Team/K-Challenge 6-1
Peter Wibroe (DEN) Wibroe Racing Team 5-2
Adam Minoprio (NZL) ETNZ/BlackMatch 3-3
Ian Williams (GBR) Bahrain Team Pindar 3-3
Mattias Rahm (SWE) Stena Bulk Sailing Team 3-3
Bjorn Hansen (SWE) Team Onico 1-6
Francesco Bruni (ITA) Team Joe Fly Match Racing 1-6
Match Cup Sweden Women
Lucy MacGregor (GBR) 5-2
Anna Kjellberg (SWE) 5-2
Katie Spithill (AUS) 4-3
Linda Rahm (SWE) 4-3
Claire Leroy (FRA) 3-4
Nicky Souter (AUS) 3-4
Lotte Meldgaard Pedersen (DEN) 3-4
Sally Barkow (USA) 1-6
www.matchcupsweden.com
www.wmrt.org
Practice Day Delivers at iShares Cup Hyeres
Photo by Thierry Martinez, www.thmartinez.com. Click on image for photo gallery.
Today's practice races certainly delivered the goods ahead of the official start of the iShares Cup Hyeres-TPM event tomorrow. The sea breeze built up to a steady 10-12 knots - more than enough to get the Extreme 40s hulls flying. The iShares Cup Raid - a 10-mile sprint to the island of Porquerolles - saw a French victory as Erik Maris skipper of LUNA snatched victory from James Spithill's BMW ORACLE Racing after just 36 minutes of racing. Maris suffered a broken wrist playing football but his arm encased in a plaster cast does not seem to be an impediment! It was a tight finish to the line for the remainder of the 8 teams and iShares Cup inside reporter, Jocelyn Bleriot, rode shotgun on BMW ORACLE Racing. And English rugby stars, Tom May and Joe El-Abd, who now both play for Toulon, also came along for a ride...
Although the weather forecast predicted light conditions for the next few days, the temperatures in Hyeres results in the land heating up through the morning to create a good and consistent sea breeze for the afternoon. Shirley Robertson, skipper Team iShares, remembers the conditions last year: "Last year we had some big wind - I ended up on a stretcher with stitches! Going downwind with the big gennaker up and both rudders out the water - there's not much you can do at the back except hang on - this is Hyeres! I think this weekend we could have a few surprises..."
Well, perhaps the first surprise of Round 2 has been the victory of Erik Maris and his crew onboard LUNA, in the iShares Cup Raid and the second practice race.
As Loick Peyron, skipper Oman Sail Renaissance commented: "This iShares Cup is a very exciting game... Sailing in open water can change many things."
iShares Cup Raid results (non-scoring race):
1. LUNA (Erik Maris)
2. BMW ORACLE Racing (James Spithill)
3. Gitana (Yann Guichard)
4. Groupama (Franck Cammas)
5. Oman Sail Renaissance (Loick Peyron)
6. BT (Nick Moloney)
7. Holmatro (Carolijn Brouwer)
8. Oman Sail Masirah (Pete Cumming)
9. iShares (Shirley Robertson)
10. Ecover (Mike Golding)
www.isharescup.com
Loos Wins J/22 Worlds Powered by Ullman Sails
Congratulations to Dutchman Gaston Loos and his crew aboard NED 1541 who won the highly competitive 2009 J/22 World Championships on Lake Garda, Italy, June 13-20. The team competed with Ullman Sails upwind inventory, battling a closely matched fleet where the top positions changed daily. Four of the top ten finishers were powered by Ullman Sails, including 2006 World Champion Jeroen Den Boer who claimed 4th overall. When the boats are even, you want sails that are consistently fast with proven results.
Ullman Sails - Make an investment in your performance.
Contact a local Ullman loft and visit www.ullmansails.com
Seahorse Sailor Of The Month
Last month's winner:
Peter Morton (GBR/AUS)
'Morty gave John Merricks and I our first break in a big boat with the Mumm 36 in the Admiral's Cup' – Ian Walker, Green Dragon; 'A lovely man with a huge heart, he rescued my 2004 Yngling campaign' – Shirley Robertson; 'Just look at all of the people – and classes – he has helped' – Mark Mills; 'Good opinions, freely given!' – Dan Primrose; 'Love him or hate him, he gets the job done' – Bernard Cooper; 'And he needs some decent boots!' – Magnus Wheatley. Seahorse Sailor of the Month comes to you with Musto, Harken McLube and Dubarry. Please call us for your prizes old boy...
This month's nominees:
Juan Kouyoumdjian (ARG)
Last time they said he was 'lucky' to be the one to hit on the right formula with his boats for ABN Amro. This time with Ericsson 3 and 4 and supporters of rival VO70 designers are finding it harder to find flaws in the success of this innovative and eternally-youthful Argentinean who is also never afraid to get out there and do it himself – usually in Juan K's case in the intensely tough Star class.
Jo Richards (GBR)
There is no end to older successful big boat sailors who quietly dip in and out of small boat classes and the scenes of early glory. Offshore and multihull sailor and designer Jo Richards always goes a little further; so it was not so surprising that having decided to design his first National 12 dinghy for 28 years he then himself took it to the 2009 championships where he wiped the floor with six race wins... discarding his opening second place.
Seahorse Sailor of the Month is sponsored by Harken McLube, Dubarry & Musto.
Cast your vote, submit comments, even suggest a candidate for next month at
sailor.seahorsemagazine.com/seahorse-sailor-of-the-month.html
* Seahorse has a special six issue subscription offer for those who vote and/or comment on the Sailor of the Month... vote and see!
UK Fastnet
This years' UK Fastnet for the Mini 6.50 class starts on 5th July and has been extended to 720nm. The race now goes via the Needles to the Fastnet and back to Royal Western Yacht Club.
This year's UK Fastnet 650 has been extended to 720nm, and is open to all Mini Class boats, both Production and Prototype.
The race departs Plymouth for the Needles, Bishop Rock, Fastnet Rock, Cork and finishes in Plymouth, a distance of 720nm.
Entries are up on last year with 15 confirmed entrants and still more to come.
The Royal Western Yacht Club has always been in the forefront of shorthanded sailing since the start of the famous OSTAR in 1960 and are pleased to continue supporting this very exciting class of boat in the UK.
Royal Western Yacht Club
Mini Class: www.classemini.com
Top five Mini Class Rankings as of 26 June:
Production:
1. Davy Beaudart, 216
2. Amaury Francois, 190.5
3. Sebastien Rogues, 156.75
4. Giancarlo Pedote, 151.5
5. Nicolas Bunoust, 139.5
1. Thomas Ruyant, 226.5
2. Stephane Le Diraison, 180
3. Henry-Paul Schipman, 174.75
4. Bertrand Delesne, 170.25
5. Pierre Brasseur, 156
Coolmat - The Micro Climate to Keep You Cool and Dry While You Rest
Kayospruce's new CoolMat is designed to manage moisture through improved air circulation, reducing humidity build up. It creates a mini micro climate keeping you cool and dry while you rest, whether in an outdoor or indoor environment over the top of any mattress, sun cushion, pillow or sunbed.
The material is manufactured from an innovative fabric which "breathes", so that when you lie on it, the heat and moisture generated will evaporate within the first hour.
CoolMat is machine washable, making it easy to use at home, camping, in the garden, as well as on a boat.
More information from Kayospruce at www.sailcloth.co.uk
Mark Foy Championship for 18 Foot Skiffs
Photo by Christophe Favreau, www.christophefavreau.book.fr. Click on image for photo gallery.
Day 4 of the Mark Foy championship started after a 1 hour delay under overcast skies and building wind. A small amount of rain was a fair price to pay for 15 knots of westerly wind.
After two tries race 5 got away on a boat favoured line. Good starts were rewarded as a backing wind brought the boats from the left side of the course to the windward mark in front.
After waiting for a storm cloud to blow through, race 6 got off to a false start in 16 to 18 knots of breeze. Hoping to get the aggressive fleet under control, the Carnac race committee brought out the dreaded black flag. While the approach to the line was more subdued, down at the pin end a crash was taking place. Overnight leaders Slam tacked onto port into Yandoo, who were forced into TMF. Slam capsized to windward while yandoo's pole went through TMF's jib, breaking in the process. Slam, once upright, with TMF and Yandoo out of action, retired from the race.
With two days left to go and with at least 3 races scheduled, consistent top 5 finishes leave Rob Greenhalgh in commanding lead with Archie Massey and Howie Hamlin as the closest competitors. But once 9 races are completed the second discard comes into play and Grant Rollerson currently forced to count an OCS will move right back into the frame. As today shows, anything can happen and the racing is always exciting! -- Mason Woodworth
Event held at the Yacht Club Carnac: www.yccarnac.com
Ian Bruce Awarded Order of Canada
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced on Canada Day the newest appointees to the Order of Canada, Canada's highest Honour. Amongst the appointees is the Father of the Laser, Ian Bruce, an Industrial Designer by profession and a boat builder by occupation.
With a concept in mind and a set of lines drawings from friend and fellow Canadian Bruce Kirby, he created in 1970 a boat, rig and manufacturing process that has essentially remained unchanged to this day and still represents the epitome of one-design sailing. By 1974, he had opened 9 majority-owned plants worldwide building the Laser and the rest is history.
He is also a passionate sailor having twice won the prestigious Prince of Wales Trophy in International Fourteens and twice represented his country in the Olympics in the Finn (Naples) and the Star (Keel).
The award is in recognition of his service to sailing, both in Canada and Internationally, and in particular for his involvement in the design and development of high-performance boats for young sailors. During 40 years in the business he has either designed or assisted in the design, developed and built all the following International or Recognized Classes: Finn, Fourteen, Contender, Laser, Optimist, Fireball, 470, Laser II, Tasar, Laser Radial, Byte and 29er. In the last instance he was part of a team assisting Julian Bethwaite in the development of the 29er, providing the design team with both his product design knowledge and his sailing experience. His own design, the Byte, is the male and female singlehander to be used in the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
At 76 he is still sailing his Star and his company PS2000 in Montreal, in which he is fully active, builds the Optimist, the Club 420, the Megabyte, the Byte and the 29er.
Success on the Race Track Just Ahead of Latest Version of Seatrack
Simplified, user friendly functions form the basis of the upgrades and latest additions to the latest Version 9.1 of Seatrack. A clear display with "keep the arrow at 12 o'clock' will guide the boat back to a man overboard using the new upgrades. The start line display incorporates a clearer screen and remains green if you are clear at the start or red if you are ocs. A successful set of results on the recent Round the Island mark the launch of the brand new and informative website.
To visit the newly launched Seatrack website: www.seatrack.co.uk
Launchings
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* During the first days of June, the brand new 65 ft "X-Yachts Performance Cruiser" was launched, rigged, and tested.
X-65 has been under way now since October 2007, when the first numbers of orders were taken. These orders were primarily to clients from the Mediterranean area, but also included 2 Scandinavian clients amongst these buyers.
X-65 has been designed and developed as a "mini super yacht", where sail handling systems enables shorthanded crews to handle the yacht, both under engine as well as under sail.
The standard carbon mast, which normally comes with a "Park Avenue" carbon boom, however on hull 01 this is replaced with a newly developed FurlerBoom, which is electrically powered from a Bamar integral electrical motor.
The headstay furler is supplied by the renowned "Reckmann" manufacturer, who also supplied the electrical powered Code 0 furler padeye at the bow.
Standard winches are all electrical selftailing models by Harken, tracks and blocks are by Ronstan to the highest spec.
Liros Spectra sheets and halyards are all operated by the three cockpit winches, where they are stored inside deck integrated compartments.
All running rigging runs below the deck surfaces, which are covered with teak laid decks.
Hull 01 has gone for the option with the slightly reduced draft of just 3m (std is 3.4 m), but by increasing the keel weight by approx 800 kgs, it is in turn maintaining the same high stability as the standard version.
* Dehler's new flagship 60-footer is typical of the line: full of sleek, crazy good looks that make you want to sell the house and move onto a boat. For the 60, the company stuck with its proven formula of a low cabinhouse, open transom, European-styled boat.
This boat definitely falls into the racer-cruiser category, and its underwater profile is indicative of its speed potential. A T-bulb carrying 5,550 pounds of ballast lurks nearly 11 feet below the water's surface and the blade rudder has a carbon fiber post. The sailplan features a popular and functional non-overlapping headsail rig. The fractional rig has three spreaders and masthead spinnakers. The standard boom is aluminum, but a carbon fiber version is optional for those who wish to maximize their weight savings. -- Sailing magazine, www.sailingmagazine.net/boats/9-launchings/36-new-boat-dehler-60
* Testament to the award winning success of Salperton III, the European owner again engaged Fitzroy Yachts for the creation of his next luxury sailing yacht. Salperton IV has just been handed over in New Zealand to her owner, Mr Barry Houghton. Like her predecessor, the 45 metre sloop has interior design by Adam Lay Studio and naval architecture by Dubois.
Salperton is constructed entirely of 5083 marine grade aluminium. She has a generous beam of 9.3m, a draft of 4.75m, and is a metre longer than Salperton III.
Salperton IV's extra metre on deck gives her greater cockpit area and below a more spacious engine room and lazzerette. This enables a more practical equipment layout.
Salperton's 61 metre Southern Spars rig includes Future Fibers PBO rigging, while her boom is also a step up in profile from Salperton III's, making for ease of hoisting and furling of the 579 square metre main sail.
The design and impeccable workmanship throughout comes together to create a beautiful yacht that is practical, spacious and light. Great effort is required to create the kind of elegance and functionality found in every inch of S/Y Salperton.
With commissioning now completed the new Salperton IV has been handed over to the new owner and she has departed New Zealand for a three month Pacific cruise following which she will cruise the Caribbean and Mediterranean next season. The new owner and his family will soon be enjoying some very high quality time aboard. -- Fitzroy Yachts,
www.fitzroyyachts.com/salperton_news.htm
* The latest boat from Outremer is being created. The number 1 in the series is under construction and will be exhibited as a world premiere at the Cannes Boat Show. The second has now been sold and should be in the water before the end of 2009.
The architects have succeeded in creating a catamaran with slim hulls, centred accommodation, a smaller nacelle, light weight, daggerboards, a large sail area...everything combines to respect the performance prediction programmes (which give it good performance), and will allow the 49 to fit perfectly into the range between the 45 and the 55.
As for the new features, this 49 offers a cockpit and saloon on exactly the same level, creating a large interior/exterior living area, thanks to the width of the opening (170cm). Finally, it can be fitted with tillers, connected directly to the rudders, to once again (the historic Outremer 40 already offered this option) enjoy the pleasures of sailing.
* Aegean Yacht, owned by Sinan Ozer, is proud to announce the launch of a steel super schooner Montigne. The 57-meter motor-sailor was built in record-setting time and will be delivered to her happy owner after series of sea-trials.
She is the heir to the famous 50-meter (164-feet) Galileo.
The yacht was designed as a private vessel with her own spirit. At the same time she has an MCA certificate for commercial charters and all the necessary details making her guests to feel maximum comfort and relaxation. The in-house interior design puts into life all possible dreams of an ideal homely feeling. Montigne has six very spacious guest cabins, all with own en-suite bathrooms, the master cabin is equipped with exclusive SPA facilities.
Montigne will be one of the biggest private sailing yachts available for charter in the world. -- from MegaYachts Russia, www.megayachts.ru
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* From Paul Henderson: Ian Bruce of Monreal was awarded the Order of Canada yesterday on Canada Day. Great honour for Ian and his beloved sport of Sailing. It is gratifying to see an entrepreneurial businessmen being accepted. Ian was the person who, 30 years ago, came up with the concept of the LASER class which is the most popular sailing craft ever conceived with now over 160,000 built and sailed in well over 150 countries in the world. The price of a LASER is less than that of a good bicycle.
The Laser has obtained Olympic status in both men's and women's discipline so Canada should be even prouder of the honour now bestowed on Ian Bruce.
Well done old friend!
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