CRUISING LINE-UP IS COMPLETE

HOMENEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGINGCRUISING LINE-UP IS COMPLETE

10 Jun 2020

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3Di OCEAN 370 is suitable for yachts from 35 – 60ft

INDUSTRY DATABASE

NORTH SAILS UK LTD

North Sails has launched 3Di OCEAN 370, to complete the company’s line-up of 3D moulded sails dedicated to cruising.

The new product is built on the success of the company’s 3Di NORDAC polyester for smaller boats and its OCEAN 700 superyacht cruising sail.

3Di OCEAN 370 sits between those two products to meet the needs of cruising boats in the 35-60ft range for both monohulls and multihulls.

The sails use patented sail technology shaped on three-dimensional moulds that were originally developed for racing.

“Our company culture is driven by an innate desire to continually develop sail technologies that allow sailors to have a more enjoyable experience,” said North Sails president Ken Read.

Cruising community

“Cruising offers an outlet to escape life on land and the North Sails commitment to the cruising community is stronger than ever.

“We front-footed our cruising product development and brought forward almost a year the expansion of our product line. We’re looking forward to having more sailors experience the next level of cruising sail durability and performance with the 3Di OCEAN range.”

3Di NORDAC dates from 2017 when North Sails combined the use of Dacron 3Di tapes and three-dimensional moulds to develop a cloth that maintained the traditional look of Dacron sails.

The 3Di concept was taken into the superyacht arena in 2018 with 3Di OCEAN 700 for larger yachts whose owners were looking for improved handling and long-lasting sails.

The 3Di technology produces sails reduce heel in a breeze and add power in light air.

The sails are seamless.

via Boating Business | Cruising line-up is complete.

NINTH EDITION OF VENDÉE GLOBE GETS GO-AHEAD

HOMENEWSCOVID-19NINTH EDITION OF VENDÉE GLOBE GETS GO-AHEAD

11 Jun 2020

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The SAEM Vendée board of directors has confirmed the start date for the ninth Vendée Globe Photo: SAEM Vendée

The ninth edition of the Vendée Globe round-the-world solo yacht race will take place on 8 November, confirms the SAEM Vendée board of directors.

The decision was fittingly taken on 8 June – World Ocean Day – five months before the start.

“We promised to clarify the situation for the Vendée Globe fleet, partners and other bodies before 15 June and that has now been done,” said Yves Auvinet, president of the SAEM Vendée. “We are proud to have been able to maintain this sporting event and the start of the ninth edition on 8 November.

Breathtaking

“The race will take place and it looks highly likely that it will be one of the most breathtaking in the history of solo round-the-world racing. Our teams are working flat out to be able to give the best welcome possible to the general public,” he added.

The start of the ninth Vendée Globe will take place off Sables d’Olonne, France. Since the closing of the registration nominations on 1 November, 35 candidates have set themselves up to be on the starting line and 18 skippers are officially registered.

The SAEM Vendée has also taken the decision to set up a Start Village, which will open on 17 October, becoming the official Race Village on 8 November then the Finish Village to welcome the skippers home. The arrangements for the general public will be adapted to COVID-19 public health requirements and will require approval by the relevant authorities.

via Boating Business | Ninth edition of Vendée Globe gets go-ahead.

COVID-19: COWES EVENTS CANCELLED

HOMENEWSCOVID-19COVID-19: COWES EVENTS CANCELLED

08 Jun 2020

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The 2020 Cowes Week and Cowes Classic Week have been cancelled Photo: CWL/Martin Allen

INDUSTRY DATABASE

COWES WEEK LIMITED

Two further iconic sailing events have been cancelled as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2020 editions of Cowes Classic Week organised by the Royal London and Yacht Club and Cowes Week, run by Cowes Week Ltd (CWL), will no longer go ahead, the organisers have confirmed.

Laurence Mead, Cowes Week regatta director, said that cancelling was a huge disappointment. “We waited for as long as we realistically could to see how the situation might develop on the basis that our competitors would want us to run the regatta if it were possible,” he said.

CWL has confirmed that competitors already entered will be invited to roll over their 2020 entry to the 2021 regatta.

Classic powerboats and cars

Royal London is now focusing on 2021 and will push ahead with plans for the new Cowes Classic Day, a display of more than 50 classic cars on The Parade alongside classic powerboats on the London Landing and RYS Yacht Haven.

“We all look forward to a fantastic regatta in 2021,” said Cowes Classic Week regatta chairman, David Gower. “Whilst we know many competitors will be disappointed, it has become clear that we could not deliver a successful regatta this year and the responsible decision is to cancel.”

via Boating Business | COVID-19: Cowes events cancelled.

EXPANSION FOR SUPERYACHT RIGGING COMPANY

HOMENEWSSUPERYACHTSEXPANSION FOR SUPERYACHT RIGGING COMPANY

03 Jun 2020

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Year-round support in Palma can now be provided by Marine Results International

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MARINE RESULTS INTERNATIONAL LTD

Marine Results International SL, based in Palma, Mallorca has increased its shop floor space with the addition of a double storey workshop.

The additional space has been acquired following the first successful year of the superyacht rigging company’s extension of its UK operation to include the new base in Mallorca. The new workshop complements the custom-built container that Marine Results has operated from at STP Shipyard for the past 12 months.

“We’ve always been aware of Palma as the heart of Mediterranean yachting, and whilst we have worked on large yacht projects there every winter since the company was formed, we were spending an increasing amount of our time there,” said Marine Results International head Ed Danby. “We therefore decided the time had come to provide year-round support rather than just seasonal support.”

Servicing

The new facility will house splicing and storage facilities as well as a component servicing area.

A dye-penetrant line, for non-destructive testing of mast and yacht structures and appendages, has also been installed which will be operated by Marine Results International’s partner company International NDT.

Marine Results International was founded in 2003 and is headed by Ed Danby and Jon Morris. In addition to rigging work the company has evolved advanced non-destructive testing techniques now used on superyachts.

In 2019, the directors set up International NDT headed by Giles Waterhouse.

Marine Results International continues to operate from the UK and the three companies together share mobile workshops in Carrara, Italy and La Ciotat France.

via Boating Business | Expansion for superyacht rigging company.

ITALY PLANS ‘GREAT OCTOBER OF SAILING’

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSITALY PLANS ‘GREAT OCTOBER OF SAILING’

04 Jun 2020

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The Genoa Boat Show and Barcolana are running back to back this year Photo: Wikimedia

The Italian Sailing Federation (FIV), sailing regatta Barcolana at Trieste and the Genoa Boat Show are working together to create an exceptional October for yachting and sailing.

At a meeting organised by the president of FIV, Francesco Ettore, in which the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic was noted, it was decided to focus on making the most of the similarities between the two events, capitalising on the fact that they will now take place back to back.

“For us the boat show and the Barcolana are two of the most important moments for the growth of our industry,” said Francesco. “It is important to capitalise on them by combining forces, accelerating the desire to begin again that we all have.”

Sharing knowledge

Key areas of discussion were promotion and communication and the search for potential economies of scales through joint work and shared initiatives between the events. In particular the exchange of know-how from technical and scientific experts will be promoted to find the best application of COVID-19 guidelines.

“The activities of the Boat Show and Barcolana are complementary,” said Dean Bassi, in charge of operations for Barcolana. “From this it is possible to reap benefits, to become in some way a single widespread event to amplify communications on the ‘Made in Italy’ of boating.”

via Boating Business | Italy plans ‘Great October of Sailing’.