NEWSNew fairlead from Osculati27/10/2022Save articleTwo of Oscualti’s latest products are a Crab Fairlead with cam cleat and its Mr Fantastic extendable anchor roller.SHOW FULLSCREENThe Crab fairlead acts as a temporary lockThe Crab fairlead acts as a temporary lock that is particularly suitable for use with capstans and winches.It is a mirror-polished AIS316 stainless steel fairlead with a high-strength instant blocking system for mooring lines.It has an integrated handle making it possible to lock and release the mooring lines with a simple movement.The fairlead is suitable for ropes from 20 to 30mm in diameter and is installed on a deck using high-strength hidden screws.SHOW FULLSCREENOsculati’s Mr Fantastic extendable bow rollerThe extendable roller has been designed to be used with a vertical bow.It is also made of mirror-polished stainless steel and is ideal for Bruce anchors weighing from 7.5 to 15kg.It is fitted with a gas spring system that keeps the anchor off the box before it is cast.At the same time, a tilting movement lets the anchor drop automatically while keeping it at a safe distance from the bow.The roller has a 20cm extension stroke and is available in two versions – for anchors of 7.5 to 10kg and for those weighing 10 – 15kg. Topicsbow rollerDeck HardwarefairleadOsculati

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nvestment in replica equipment28/10/2022Save articleHolt Marine has invested heavily in replica Laser/ILCA equipment having seen an opportunity to help realise the dreams of club sailors who wish to improve their performance and that of their Laser/ILCA boats, but international or national events are not necessarily part of their sailing agenda.SHOW FULLSCREENHolt’s Replica Laser / ILCA Swivel Arm VangDuring the past 18 months there have been new product launches of carbon and Kevlar tiller extensions plus a carbon tiller, which, says UK sales manager Paul Hinkins, have proved very popular in the target market and beyond.“This has lifted the whole range to a new level of opportunity for Laser/ILCA sailors for them to improve their boats at a more reasonable price point,” he said.In 2022, Holt has launched its Replica Carbon Top Mast and a Replica Swivel Arm Vang.“Both new products will enhance sailors’ performance and that of their boats keeping the Laser/ILCA as a boat of choice for single handers of all ages at club level,” added Paul.SHOW FULLSCREENHolt’s Replica Carbon Top MastThe carbon/Kevlar combination has been developed to provide strength with less weight.“The bent tiller extension syndrome will become a thing of the past and composite materials generally provide greater longevity,” explained Paul.“With the launch of the Replica MK2 Standard Sail there was no doubt a stiffer top section was required to assist in the delivery of the power, to the hull, that the new sail provided.”Holt will be on stand 02.201 at METSTRADE 2022TopicsEvents & ShowsHolt MarineILCALaser

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NEWSNew wireless load pin24/10/2022Save articleCyclops Marine new Wireless Load Pin reports rig loads for performance and cruising yachts.SHOW FULLSCREENCyclops Marine Wireless Load PinThe self-contained design and wireless charging product is calibrated to report data to instruments, an app or watch to provide live feedback and logs for analysis.The data is broadcast second-by-second via Bluetooth and is accurate to within 1% of its maximum working load.The Load Pins replace existing pins to measure loads applied to standing rigging such as forestays and shrouds.The pins are supplied factory calibrated and output digital data from the pin connector.The product is self-contained with no external housing to worry about – the amplifier and all calibrated parts are encased within the permanently sealed pin body.A wireless charger fits on the sensor with a charge providing around 80 days of load measurement.The pins are suitable for a range of installations including above furler installations on cruising or racing yachts.The product is designed to be a permanent installation in the standing rigging of the yacht.Cyclops Marine will be on stand 03.211 at METSTRADE.TopicsCyclops MarineElectronicsEvents & ShowsMETSTRADE

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NEWSObituary – Bob Wylie17/10/2022Save articleBob Wylie, renowned sailor and yacht project manager, has passed away after a long battle with cancer.SHOW FULLSCREENBob Wylie has lost his battle with cancerA native Australian who grew to call Yorkshire, England, his home, Bob’s expertise at designing efficient Grand-Prix boats and raceboats made him as popular with fellow racers as he was with owners.He was probably best known for being behind both the builds and campaigns for Graham Walker on his various Indulgence campaigns.Bob’s first project was for the IOR racer, Indulgence, which was sunk in the 1983 Admiral’s Cup when it hit the Empress Queen wreck.He was later behind the top scorching yacht in the 1985 Admiral’s Cup and won the Admiral’s Cup along with the British Team in 1989.One of the many Indulgence vessels he was involved with won the 3/4 Ton Cup in 1986. He also became synonymous with many America’s Cup successes over the years.More recently, he project managed both Wally Yachts and was part of the Skorpios super maxi.He was regular crew on Magic Carpet and despite his pain, only recently sailed in this year’s Maxi Worlds.Bob leaves behind his wife Anne and daughter Maddy and he will be missed by many in the sailing world. TopicsAdmiral’s CupAmerica’s CupBob WylieGraham WalkerIndulgencePeopleRacingsailorYacht design

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NEWSBritish yacht builder dies18/10/2022Save articleBritish yacht builder, designer and racing sailor, Jeremy Rogers MBE has died at the age of 85.SHOW FULLSCREENJeremy Rogers MBE has died at the age of 85Founder of the Jeremy Rogers boatyard in Lymington in 1961, Jeremy was evacuated to rural Canada during the Second World War where he and his brothers occupied themselves by building model boats.After the war the family returned to the UK and he began sailing dinghies, building his first Cadet when he was just ten.His boatbuilding career continued throughout his school years with his younger brother Jonathan recalling how Jeremy was the only pupil who was allowed time off lessons and given a key to the workshop: “There were Canoes, a Planet with a sliding seat, he rebuilt several Finns as well as a number of old 1920s Austin 7s which were salvaged from scrap yards.”SHOW FULLSCREENJeremy Rogers in 1979, photo credit Rogers familyAfter leaving school, Jeremy completed a five-year apprenticeship with wooden boat builder Jack Chippendale, before opening his boatyard aged 23.Boats built included a Nordic Folkboat, Finn and Ok dinghies, before Jeremy moved into a factory and began constructing larger GRP boats, building a GRP Folkboat followed by Contessa 26 yachts.The Contessa 32 followed, co-designed with David Sadler and launched in 1971, along with further Contessa designs, largely launched aimed at the cruiser-racer market.Yachts were exported across the world with construction taking place over five factories with 200 employers at the yacht’s height.The business went into receivership in the 1980s and the Contessa 26 and 32 moulds were sold, with Jeremy continuing to build Etchells keelboats and one-off racing and cruising yachts.In 1995 Jeremy bought back the Contessa 32 moulds and restarted production, while also refitting and refurbishing older 32s.The business was passed to Jeremy’s son Kit in 2012 with Jeremy remaining a key team member.

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NEWS90% reduction in emissions03/10/2022Save articleSailGP has released its first annual report detailing environmental and social successes it faced during its second season.SHOW FULLSCREENSource: SailGPSailGP reduced emissions on the European leg of the Championship by 90%zoom inzoom outOne standout moment for SailGP has been the introduction of its Impact League – a second leaderboard which rewards teams for the positive actions they take to reduce their overall carbon footprint and accelerate inclusivity.“SailGP is designed to be so much more than a sailing league – I believe sport has the unique power to drive positive change which is why we strive to embed sustainability into the heart of our league,” said Sir Russell Coutts, CEO, SailGP.Key momentsNew Zealand was the inaugural Impact League champion in Season 2, earning prize money for its Race For The Future charity partner Live Ocean Foundation to fund research into the importance of kelp forests and their regeneration.Prize money was also allocated to the purpose partners of second place Great Britain (STEM Crew), and third place Australia (Parley for the Oceans).Other key achievements detailed in the report include achieving the sport’s first 100% clean energy event at the ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix in Aarhus, as well as reducing total emissions from temporary power provisions by 56% through SailGP’s partnership with the mobile modular power provider, Aggreko.By leveraging fossil fuel alternatives in both land and sea transport through its partnership with global logistics company Kuehne+Nagel, SailGP reduced emissions on the European leg of the Championship by 90%. The partnership also enabled SailGP to avoid approximately 340 tonnes of CO²e on the shipping from Cádiz to Sydney and onto San Francisco.Also introduced at the start of Season 2 was SailGP’s Women’s Pathway which aims to fast-track women’s training and development to create a sporting championship that has gender equity at its heart.The Spain Sail Grand Prix in Cádiz in October 2021 was the first time female athletes raced onboard all F50s. TopicsEnvironment & SustainabilityIndustry NewsreportSailGPSustainability

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NEWSDutch tall ship deaths due to wood rot26/09/2022Save articleAn investigation into the fatal accident onboard the Amicitia where its mast broke and killed three people has revealed wood rot as the cause.SHOW FULLSCREENSource: ANP/Kappers Media/Dutch Safety BoardThe Harlingen’s mast had suffered wood rotzoom inzoom outThe Dutch Safety Branch report revealed that there was no maintenance plan for the mast in question. The mast certificate issued in 2012, which was valid until 2018, caused the captain to think that this safety critical part of the ship met all safety requirements.”In order to guarantee the safety of passengers, the historic ships sector must professionalise. With the commercial growth of the past decades, a backlog has been built up in knowledge and expertise about the safe maintenance of these special ships,” said the report.Insufficient safety checksThe Amicitia is one of 300 sailing ships in what is known as the ‘bruine vloot’, or brown fleet, which comprises of historic ships chartered for passengers.In the main, the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) is responsible for verifying that these ships and their owners comply with legal requirements under its role as a supervisor. But the report said that “In practice, the ILT does not appear to execute this responsiblity.”The body previously did inspections itself, but now has private approval bodies which conduct the fleet’s safety checks. The report added that these inspection bodies do not comply with the legal regulations and there is a lack of supervision from the Inspectorate.Worryingly, the Dutch Safety Board said that other parts of the vessel may not be adequately inspected, giving rise to multiple safety concerns.The board has recommended that the Dutch Charter Vessel Association (BBZ) create a professional standard in line with the commercial operation of the bruine vloot sector, develop a platform for knowledge sharing of historic ships maintenance and develop multi-year maintenance plans which cover safety critical components.Meanwhile, it wants approval bodies to take responsibility for the correct application of the law. They should reinspect wooden masts which were checked two and a half years’ ago as quickly as possible and check all community inland navigation certificates of passenger sailing ships reflect this.It wants the ILT to consult on the implementation of the secondary supervision and make the risk assessment of the bruine vloot explicit. It also wants structural coordination between the Dutch Accreditation Council and the ILT with special consultation on the allocation of roles. 

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Marlow expands into new facilities31/03/2021Save articleMarlow Ropes expanded into new offices and factory space at its UK HQ in 2020, a move that has enabled the company to enhance its rope-making capabilities and increase capacity in key areas such as splicing and twisting yarn.Marlow Ropes has partnered with SailGP supplying lines for the event“With investment in its technical lab area which includes a new 100 tonnes tensile testing machine, amongst other testing equipment, it will allow an even greater commitment to R&D and innovation,” explained marketing manager Emma Donovan.“With over 200 years of experience and knowledge in the rope-making industry, Marlow’s technical ability is hard to rival.”Over the last two years Marlow Ropes has focused on sourcing sustainable and bio-based materials, reducing waste and lowering its carbon footprint.This has led to a partnership with SailGP, suppling the event with lines from its new eco-conscious ranges, including the bio-based Dyneema fibre for use onboard the high-speed F50 foiling catamarans and Blue Ocean dock lines made from 100% recycled waste from plastic bottles to aid docking logistics.The company is hoping to schedule a series of open day events once Covid restrictions allow, to show products, technical abilities, educational resources and production capabilities.

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NEWSSpeciality fibre business acquired06/09/2022Save articleDSM, including the Dyneema brand, has been acquired by Avient Corporation, provider of material solutions.SHOW FULLSCREENDyneema is used in various industry sectors including marineDSM will be renamed Avient Protective Materials and reported within the company’s Specialty Engineered Materials segment.“This next step in our specialty transformation expands our material offerings to provide solutions that require the highest level of performance in applications where failure is not an option,” said Robert Patterson, chairman, president and CEO, Avient Corporation.Dyneema, is a lightweight specialty fibre said to be 15 times stronger than steel.It is used in various applications including marine.The business includes six production facilities, four R&D centres and approximately 1,000 employees located around the world.“With the addition of the Protective Materials business, we have significantly increased the size of our fastest growing platform and firmly established Avient as a leader in the advanced composites space,” said Chris Pederson, president, specialty engineered materials, Avient Corporation. “We look forward to collaborating with our customers to deliver on the ever-increasing requirements of product performance, achievable through innovation and material science.”TopicsAcquisitionAvient CorportionDSMDyneemaIndustry News

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Four new Quick Cleats from Barton Marine18/10/2019Save articleNew for 2020 Barton Marine’s Quick Cleats are available in multiple sizes – for smaller and larger lines – providing an easy solution for securing lines.Barton Marine’s Quick Cleat provides the best alternative to tying knotsThe product is designed to enable guests to assist with jobs such as hanging fenders or securing a kayak without any knot tying knowledge.“Quick Cleat is an innovation that provides the best alternative to tying knots, securing numerous items for leisure craft and water sports, fishing and work boats,” explained Suzanne Blaustone, Barton MD.“When sailing single handed or with friends and family who may not have experience on the water, handling all the necessary tasks at the right time becomes stressful.”Sizes range from the 316 marine grade stainless steel 60040 which handles working loads up to 540kg and 6-10mm lines and large and small heavy-duty nylon Zytel by Dupont versions that have working loads of 70kg or 30kg.A fourth version which is designed to adhere to inflatables using a special adhesive is also available with a working load of 30kg.TopicsDeck Hardware

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