MARINE COMPANIES SUPPORT POLAR RESEARCHHOME NEWSBOATBUILDINGSAFETY MARINE COMPANIES SUPPORT POLAR RESEARCH23 Jul 2018EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe expedition will take place on the 60ft Grand Integral ‘Nanuq’. Credit: NavicoINDUSTRY DATABASEPreviousB&G UKSURVITEC GROUP LTDB&G UKSURVITEC GROUP LTD Next12B&G and Survitec have announced their support of PolarQuest 2018, a polar expedition with a mission to look for solutions to climate change.The expedition will take place on the 60ft Grand Integral Nanuq, a self-sufficient sailboat, designed to withstand the Arctic winter in a self-sufficient mode, using only renewable energies. The mission will be guided by B&G navigation equipment including; Zeus³ 12 chartplotter, StructureScan 3D, H5000 Pilot, WR10 Remote Control, 213 MastHead Wind Sensor, Precision-9 Compass and H5000 Graphic Displays.“B&G is extremely proud to be a technical partner on this exciting mission. We understand that the crew will face some extremely harsh conditions in the Arctic Ocean and the reliability of their on board systems will be key to their success,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO of Navico Group.Lifejacket supplySurvitec is also supporting the quest through sponsorship of a range of high-quality Crewsaver lifejackets and safety equipment including the ErgoFit 290N Ocean lifejacket, plus pyrotechnics, replacement re-arming kits, emergency locator beacons and man overboard equipment including horseshoe buoys and throwing lines.Built by naval architect and Genevan explorer Peter Gallinelli, the vessel will set sail from Isafjordur on the North-West coast of Iceland on 21 July. It will head to the Arctic Sea with an international team of arctic researchers and scientists onboard.The vessel will also investigate high-energy cosmic rays, the impact of human pollution at extreme latitudes and plastic in the Arctic Ocean, in addition to trying to find the sunken wreckage of Umberto Nobile’s Airship Italia on the 90th anniversary of its crash.SHARE THIS ARTICLEFacebookLinkedInTwitterNEXT ARTICLE FEATURED NEWS ROXTEC SAFETY SEALS FOR ATTENB…18/07/18 SPEEDY RESCUE WITH REMOTE-CONT…16/07/18 TYPHOON TO SUPPLY JW AUTOMARIN…11/07/18

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HOME NEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGING NDT USED TO DETECT CRACKS

26 Jun 2018

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Marine Results collaborates with other suppliers on major rig projects

Known for rig management and survey projects on the world’s largest and most advanced sailing yachts, Marine Results is now using non-destructive testing to detect cracks and flaws in masts.

This testing uses non-invasive ultra-sonic screening with the company supporting the Grand Prix circuit, Americas Cup, GC32, TP52s and Open 60s.

“We frequently work as part of a larger team with other suppliers on major rig projects,” explained director Jon Morris.

“The data that we produce from the megayachts in collaboration with our regular partners trickles right down to the mass market enabling design standards to advance across the industry.”

Collaboration

A collaboration with rope supplier Marlow, shares data about safe working loads of sheet and halyard systems, using Marine Results’ specialist destructive testing facility to evaluate the breaking loads.

“The data produced from megayachts in collaboration with our regular partners trickles down to the mass market enabling design standards to advance across the industry,” says Jon.

Marine Results is also seeing changes in the stipulations of rig insurers.

Costs rising

“Mast and rigging packages are increasingly sophisticated in terms of exotic carbon materials,” says Jon. “Costs of replacing due to rig failure and racing incidents have significantly risen.

“Insurers are tightening up their policies and often specifying regular inspections to meet the recommendations of the spar and equipment manufacturers.”

In addition, Jon says there are increased discussions by the main large yacht classification bodies in relation to in-service inspections and working at height.

“Risk awareness has increased following a number of recent deaths of people working aloft, an issue we have been trying to highlight for some years now.”

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BATTACAR SYSTEMS ARE TESTED TO THE EXTREME

HOME NEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGING BATTACAR SYSTEMS ARE TESTED TO THE EXTREME

26 Jun 2018

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Technologies are trickling down to everyday cruisers and sailors, photo credit: Hannah Cottrell Media

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The one design format of the Volvo Ocean Race has enabled Harken to develop a service and replacement system that ensures every boat has equal treatment at each stopover.

And the company’s involvement with the VOR is enabling it to develop technologies that are trickling down to everyday cruisers and sailors, says Harken’s VOR project manager Mark Gardner.

One example is the Harken Battcar System which enables users to raise, douse and reef the main instantly from the cockpit, even when close reaching or in a big breeze.

The cars and track have been proven to perform even through the rigours of the VOR, thanks to its one-piece aluminium hard coat-anodised construction.

High strength Torlon ball bearings are used to ensure the cars move smoothly at all times and the batten toggle is designed to move freely in all directions to prevent the sail from binding when reefing under load.

A captive pin features a quick release button the remove the sail quickly, while allowing the car to remain on the mast. The cars and sails slide off the track by removing the screw pin end stop.

“This is another key feature which makes cleaning and maintenance quick and simple, another advantage for the VOR boats which all have a full Harken technical service and support at each stop over,” says Mark.

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HOME NEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGING SAILCLOTH IS CONNECTED TO THE BOAT

26 Jun 2018

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Kayospruce is able to work with sailmakers to specify the type of cloth to be used in sail design

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Sailcloth distributor Kayospruce says it is seeing an increasing trend of end users being more specific about their requirements.

This includes the sail handling systems, how the sails will be reefed and stowed, the type of sailing or racing to be carried out and whether they will be fully crewed or shorthanded.

Armed with this data, Kayospruce is able to work with sailmakers to specify the type of cloth to be used in sail design, explained the company’s Chris Owen.

He added: “Over the last ten years, we’ve also seen a noticeable growth in high quality genoa furling systems, asymmetric furlers and full-length batten car hardware.”

Kayospruce has several different ranges of fabrics: The Newport range offers all-purpose fabric, low aspect and radial constructions, suitable for the coastal sailor.

The Fastnet is more suited to offshore and long-distance sailing with bigger yarns and better UV resistance.

And Kayospruce’s Warp Drive fabric is the only specific warp orientated radial fabric in the market explained Chris, while its top of the range Marblehead fabric offers 40% more fibre than any other fabric on the market today.

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HOME XPORT BBMASTS, SAILS, SPARS AND RIGGING JIB REEFING SYSTEM IS RELIABLE

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PLASTIMO’S JIB REEFING SYSTEM HAS A LONG-ESTABLISHED DESIGN

THE JIB REEFING SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE AS A SINGLE GROOVE OR TWIN GROOVE SYSTEM

PLASTIMO’S JIB REEFING SYSTEM HAS A LONG-ESTABLISHED DESIGN

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When a product works, there’s no point in carrying out a redesign for the sake of it – that’s the view of Plastimo’s export manager Olivier Gallut when referring to the company’s jib reefing system.

The system – designed in-house and manufactured in Plastimo’s Brittany factory – was first produced around two decades ago with the mechanism changed around 15 years’ ago.

“It’s a very long-established design with high-proven reliability,” explained Olivier. “It works so well it doesn’t need replacing or updating, it’s one of our top UK selling products.”

Excellent value

Richard Pardoe, product and marketing manager at Plastimo’s UK distributor, Aquafax, added: “Plastimo is very well-known for safety equipment and experienced in the design of products but their experience extends further than that.

“This is the ideal product to make sailing easier and provides excellent value for owners of small and medium sailboats.”

The product is available as a single groove or twin groove system suitable for cruising and racing boats from around 13ft to 36ft with a maximum headsail area of 35m².

Reinforced shaft

The composite drum has a reinforced glass fibre shaft with a Torlon bearing. The bracket systems are made from high grade stainless steel.

No maintenance is needed – the product just needs to be flushed with water to keep it clean.

“There’s no need to ever dismantle it,” said Olivier. “Spare parts are also available so if there ever is a problem with worn parts, there’s no need to replace the whole system.

The system is aimed at the retrofit market and is packaged so it is easy to ship and assemble.

Photo credit: B. Leglatin, Plastimo

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ROPE EXPERTISE IS KEY

HOME NEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGING ROPE EXPERTISE IS KEY

28 Jun 2018

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English Braids is a UK Dyneema partner

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Over the last 15 years, Dyneema ropes have made significant inroads into the UK marine market-place.

As a UK Dyneema partner, English Braids has been chosen to process the fibre, a partnership that ensures ropes are designed to make the best out of the fibre in their end application.

“It’s this relationship that we value and protect in the face of new emerging competition,” says Justin Jones, English Braids marine sales manager.

When developing a rope, there are a number of considerations that need to be taken into account.

Rope design

“People think that because it is Dyneema, it must be good and sometimes do not look into some of the softer aspects of the rope design.

“Whilst breaking load is often a critical factor, as it provides a very good insight into the quantity of Dyneema in the product, there are other factors that need to be considered,” added Justin.

In many applications, the Dyneema core will be protected with a cover made from a different material.

Different characteristics

Without the correct rope making expertise, the core and the cover will not perform well together due to differing strengths and stretch characteristics, often ending with a premature retirement of a rope.

“English Braids has worked closely with Dyneema to ensure that the consumer receives a technically designed product from fibre manufacturer through rope manufacturer to the end user, via a network of knowledgeable riggers and chandleries,” said Justin. “With the emergence of alternative Chinese fibres, it is more important now than ever to ensure that the consumer looks for the Dyneema diamond mark, a mark that only approved partners are licensed to use and promote.”

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HOME NEWSBOATBUILDINGBOATBUILDING CARRINGTON TO BUILD IMOCA 60 RACE BOAT

28 Jun 2018

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Jason Carrington (left) and Alex Thomson. Credit: Alex Thomson Racing

Carrington Boats (C-Boat) will build a new IMOCA 60 race boat for British sailing team Alex Thomson Racing at its new facility in Hythe, Hampshire, ahead of the 2020-2021 Vendée Globe race.

The construction of Hugo Boss represents a multi-million-pound investment by Alex Thomson Racing, together with its long-term partner designer Hugo Boss, as it aims to make history by becoming the first British team ever to win the Vendée Globe, a solo, non-stop, unassisted race around the world.

“There are many things to consider with the design and build of an IMOCA race boat,” said Ross Daniel, technical director at Alex Thomson Racing. “Weight is a huge factor but so too is reliability. Speed is of course of paramount importance but, on the other hand, the boat cannot be beyond the capabilities of the skipper, therefore usability is also crucial.

“So this process is about balance, and ensuring that all of those various factors are constantly being considered and evaluated. If we do that successfully, I firmly believe that we will deliver the very best boat in the fleet.”

Having achieved third and second place finishes in the previous two editions of Vendée Globe, Alex and his team will work with C-Boat, headed up by director Jason Carrington, alongside naval architectural firm VPLP, to build the vessel, due to replace the team’s current IMOCA 60 and be launched in June 2019.

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