RONSTAN UNVEILS NEW BLOCKS FOR HIGH LOADS

HOMENEWSAFTERMARKETDECK HARDWARERONSTAN UNVEILS NEW BLOCKS FOR HIGH LOADS

23 Oct 2020

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Vang purchase system on a Laser Photo: Ronstan

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RONSTAN UK

Ronstan has been rolling out new products over the year, adding to its range of lashing and high load blocks with high load to weight.

New soft attachment blocks are said to achieve the highest ratings for dynamic load versus sheave diameter in Ronstan’s keelboat block range, says Jason Belben of Ronstan suppliers SailTek.

The SA blocks incorporate a full contact, self-lubricating composite journal bearing running on a stainless steel hub to reduce friction under load. Thrust washers are positioned between the sheave and cheek plates to handle high side loads, and testing has shown this to be more effective than ball bearings.

With a Dyneema SK99 cord shackle and titanium dog bone, the blocks are suitable for applications such as 2:1 main halyards, headsail and spinnaker sheets, mast base halyard deflection and running backstays.

Lashing block

Ronstan has released the RF35109HL 30mm lashing block for high load applications such as high load vang purchase systems on Moth and Lasers, halyards on skiffs, cunninghams, outhauls and backstay purchase systems.

With a maximum line of 8mm, the block has a maximum working load of 550kg and a breaking load of 1650kg. The hub can also double as a becket take off point.

Also proving to be popular with Ronstan customers is the new small swivel cleat arm, the RF50, used primarily for self-tacking jib control on dinghies such as the 49er but also useful for control lines on some larger yachts.

via Boating Business | Ronstan unveils new blocks for high loads.

SAILING AND WINDSURFING ARE REINSTATED

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSSAILING AND WINDSURFING ARE REINSTATED

23 Oct 2020

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Sailing and windsurfing are again included in PE qualifications. Photo RYA

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ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION

Sailing and windsurfing have been reinstated for GCSE, AS and A-level physical education (PE) qualifications.

The activities have been included in the Department for Education’s (DfE) revised activity lists and will be assessed in 2021 for AS-level and 2022 for GCSEs and A-levels.

“It’s fantastic to see sailing and windsurfing ‘officially’ reinstated within the PE activity lists,” said Amanda Van Santen, chief instructor of the RYA sailing and windsurfing training schemes. “The RYA has worked closely with AQA (an awarding body) over the last year to develop the specified criteria for assessment, and we’re delighted to now see this come into effect.”

And she said she hoped the decision will inspire more people to get afloat and take part in both sailing and windsurfing.

The RYA is to continue to work with other awarding bodies to assist with the development of assessment criteria and reinstatement of the activities. The final decision and content of the criteria will remain with each individual body.

via Boating Business | Sailing and windsurfing are reinstated.

ANTAL EXPANDS SPINNING RING RANGEHOMENEWSAFTERMARKETDECK HARDWAREANTAL EXPANDS SPINNING RING RANGE26 Oct 2020EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe Sector, Antal’s new spinning ring Photo: AntalAntal has expanded its spinning ring range with the introduction of the Sector, suitable for high loads where large and fast movements are not required.The full range includes four models with safe working loads of up to 3.8 tonnes.In 2008 Antal introduced the Low Friction Ring to the market, a product said to revolutionise the line-handling on sailboats. “Antal has a long history of technical innovation in the development of sailing boat hardware,” said Keeley Dickinson of UK Antal distributor, Marineware.“Every item is designed, manufactured and assembled in-house using the highest quality materials and production methods. With a network of over 20 distributors on five continents, Antal are well known in the yacht building industry.”Sector is supplied with the Antal Snap Loop to allow fast and simple installation but is also available without the Snap Loop to allow the use in custom fastening applications and cascade systems.The system is best suited to use with uncovered Dyneema rope through the centre to reduce friction and then covered lines can be used in the outer groove.The Sector will be available for the 2021 season.

via Boating Business | Antal expands spinning ring range.

TALLEST EVER FURLING MASTHOMENEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGINGTALLEST EVER FURLING MAST12 Oct 2020EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintSeldén’s tallest mast tops out at 33mINDUSTRY DATABASESELDEN MASTS LTDSeldén Mast has installed its tallest ever mast – for an Oyster 745.The furling mast is made from three pieces of extruded F406 aluminium mast section and tops out at 33m (108ft).The three-spreader cutter rig was custom designed and reinforced specifically for yacht to meet the structural loads which will be generated under sail.Following the initial build, the bare mast was moved into Seldén’s 41m long paint booth to be painted white.“We’re one of the only mast companies with the capability to paint over anodising, which allows for an aesthetically pleasing, as well as protected, finish to a mast,” explained Seldén MD Steve Norbury. “It’s industry leading processes, such as this, that are attractive to luxury yacht builders, like Oyster Yachts.”The hydraulically powered furling mast will allow the yacht’s new owners and crew to sail from the cockpit, reefing, furling and trimming the mainsail at the touch of a button.

via Boating Business | Tallest ever furling mast.

GARMIN BACKS INEOS IN AMERICA’S CUP BIDHOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSGARMIN BACKS INEOS IN AMERICA’S CUP BID25 Sep 2020EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintGarmin UK and Ireland is supporting INEOS TEAM UK Photo: Cameron GregoryINDUSTRY DATABASEGARMIN UKGarmin UK and Ireland is supporting British challenger INEOS TEAM UK in its America’s Cup bid in Auckland, New Zealand.INEOS TEAM UK aims to make history next year by being the first British team to bring the cup back to British soil in its 170-year history.“We’re excited to play such an important role in a pivotal moment for INEOS TEAM UK,” said Jon Oliver, Garmin UK and Ireland MD. “The team will be working with a full ecosystem of Garmin products, from our new fēnix 6 Pro Solar smartwatches and HRM-tri straps to our Edge 1030 Plus GPS bike computers and Index Smart Scales.”Britain’s’ America’s Cup team, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, was formed in 2014 and the team joined with INEOS in 2018.Tracking performanceThe team will use the data monitored and collected by Garmin’s products to track all areas of performance and wellbeing, such as sleep, stress and heart rate, training load and training performance.“With Garmin’s support, we hope to give our absolute all in human performance as we battle to win the America’s Cup,” said Ben Williams, head of human performance, INEOS TEAM UK.

via Boating Business | Garmin backs INEOS in America’s Cup bid.

HARKEN ACQUIRED BY ITS EMPLOYEES

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSHARKEN ACQUIRED BY ITS EMPLOYEES

21 Sep 2020

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Peter Harken Photo: Harken

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HARKEN UK LTD

Sailing equipment manufacturer Harken has been sold to its employees.

Peter Harken, who founded Harken in 1967 with his late brother, Olaf, said that over the years they had been approached by lots of good people keen to acquire the business.

”We turned down every offer that didn’t present a brighter future for our people than we could create on our own,” he said.

A place where people take chances

“My brother Olaf, Art Mitchel and I tried to build a place where people could take chances and not be afraid to fail. More and more it’s our people who have made this place the leader it is. It’s time for those who have worked with us to own Harken.”

And he expressed his confidence in the new leadership team – Bill Goggins as chief executive, Matt Malec as chief operating officer and chief finance officer, John Jensen. He also praised the executive committee, saying he looked forward to seeing them make their mark.

Bill Goggins said that the employees had been preparing for a day like this their whole careers. “We have so much gratitude for Peter, Olaf, and Art for the trust they have shown in all of us,” he said. “It will always be Peter and Olaf Harken’s company, but starting today, it is in our care and custody.”

via Boating Business | Harken acquired by its employees.

PLYMOUTH TO HOST EU DEBUTHOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSPLYMOUTH TO HOST EU DEBUT07 Sep 2020EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintSir Ben Ainslie will head the British SailGP team in 2021INDUSTRY DATABASESAILGPPlymouth has been selected to host SailGP’s Season two European debut when events restart in 2021.Following the season opener in San Francisco in April and New York SailGP in June, the championship will return to UK shores July 17-18.Racing in F50 boats – capable of speeds of more than 50 knots – will take place on Plymouth Sound in partnership with Plymouth City Council, with support from Associated British Ports, English Cities Fund and Sutton Harbour Group.Plymouth was selected following a competitive six-month-long bid process involving five other UK cities.AdditionNew for Season two will be the addition of the New Zealand SailGP Team to the line-up that will include Sir Ben Ainslie.“There is an element of nostalgia for me personally, having grown up and learned to sail in the West Country and now all these years later coming back to race on the international stage. Plymouth is a fantastic sailing venue with a natural amphitheater for the fans to watch these amazing F50s.”The UK event in SailGP Season one took place in Cowes in 2019, witnessed by around 24,000 spectators and reaching a total global audience of 231 million.Further dates and venues will be announced in the coming months.

via Boating Business | Plymouth to host EU debut.

FIND YOUR GROOVE WITH CYCLOPS SMARTLINK

HOMENEWSBOATBUILDINGELECTRONICSFIND YOUR GROOVE WITH CYCLOPS SMARTLINK

14 Aug 2020

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The smartlink wireless load sensor Photo: Cyclops Marine

Cyclops Marine has launched a new wireless load sensor designed to help sailors find their groove, record their settings and most importantly repeat those settings.

smartlink delivers onboard, real-time dynamic load measuring, wirelessly feeding the data to a mobile application or the boat’s instruments via NMEA2000 Gateway and cable. The sensor was developed in partnership with INEOS TEAM UK.

“At INEOS TEAM UK, we consider Cyclops Marine our go-to experts when it comes to wireless load sensors,” said Andrew McLean, team leader systems engineering, INEOS TEAM UK. “Forging a close relationship with our suppliers is one of our core values, especially when that company manufactures in the UK.”

Find your winning settings

Manufactured in low density titanium, smartlink is lightweight and simple to add inline to any soft stay or sheet. Once fitted, the smartlink will help sailors find their winning settings and be able to repeat those proven settings for the wind conditions and the sea state.

“At any point in time, sailors can see what loads they are working with,” said Ian Howarth, chief executive at Cyclops Marine. “Teams are feeding back they are trimming their boats better, more consistently and sailing faster. Real time loading with visible numbers makes this easy.”

Available for loads of 2, 5 and 10 tonnes, smartlink has a battery life of 200 hours allowing for around 25 to 30 days of racing. smartlink is the second product in the smart range from Cyclops Marine, following the launch of its smart tune turn screw.

via Boating Business | Find your groove with Cyclops smartlink.

CYCLOPS MARINE EXPANDS IN EUROPE

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSCYCLOPS MARINE EXPANDS IN EUROPE

17 Aug 2020

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Cyclops Marine has appointed a French and Italian distributor

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CYCLOPS MARINE

Cyclops Marine has appointed French rigging and hardware wholesaler XPO as its distributor for France and Velamania as its Italian distributor.

XPO supplies the performance racing market and is keen to embrace new technology.

“These products will make a huge difference to how people race their boats, knowing the repeatable fast numbers for the rigging and line loads,” said Xavier Phelipon, XPO CEO. “With the wireless technology it is so easy to see immediate benefits.”

Velamania CEO, Paolo Torre added: “This innovative technology is essential for the racing sailors, we love to bring new products to the market that will help our customers sail faster and safer.”

The Cyclops Marine Smart range of products is a new generation of wireless load sensors for use in the sailing environment.

The products enable sailors to set their boats up for repeated optimum performance.

via Boating Business | Cyclops Marine expands in Europe.

FITTINGS MANUFACTURER ACQUIRED

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSFITTINGS MANUFACTURER ACQUIRED

07 Aug 2020

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John Buckley has acquired heritage boat-fittings manufacturer Davey & Co

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DAVEY & CO LONDON LTD

Heritage boat-fittings manufacturer Davey & Company London, has been acquired by John Buckley, owner of Harbour Marine Services.

The acquisition seals a long-standing connection between the two companies – Harbour Marine specialises in classic boat restoration including several Little Dunkirk Ships on which Davey’s traditionally-manufactured bronze fittings have been used.

“I have great respect for Davey & Co’s British made ethos and high-quality product,” says John. “My intention is to protect that and create many more opportunities for Davey to be known as the ‘must-have’ quality fitting for traditional boat owners internationally.”

Davey and Co, established in 1885, is a leading British manufacturer of traditional boat fittings to boat-owners worldwide and still uses many of the patterns and designs that were used in Victorian times.

Traditional style

This results in authentic, high quality and covetable fittings that are perfect for classic boats and also bring a traditional style to more modern vessels.

Davey’s MD of 25 years, Peter Tracey, will be stepping down in the early autumn with Jeff Webber taking over the role. The business will continue to operate from its Colchester base whilst continuing to employ all existing staff.

Jeff has more than 20 years’ experience of the marine industry and has been brought in to deliver John’s vision for the business.

“This is a great opportunity and I look forward to taking up the reins from where Peter left off. Both John and I agree that British made philosophy of Davey & Co and quality products must be preserved.”

via Boating Business | Fittings manufacturer acquired.