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KEN READ NAMED PRESIDENT OF NORTH SAILS GROUP
Veteran sailmaker and world champion sailor Ken Read to take over as president of North Sails Group in early January, 2013
NEWPORT, RI: (December 12, 2012) -- North Sails announced today that Volvo Ocean Race skipper and veteran sailmaker Ken Read will return to North Sails in the role of president in early January, 2013. Read will take over for current president Gary Weisman, who has served at the helm of the world's largest sailmaker for 16 years, and who plans to retire within the next 4 months.
"This is an important and exciting time in the world of sailing, sailmaking and in the history of North Sails,” said North Technology Group CEO Tom Whidden. ”We are absolutely thrilled to have Kenny back in the mix transitioning into the role of North’s president."
"Gary has done an absolutely fantastic job and he will be missed dearly by not only me, but all North Sails employees who have gotten to know him so well during his 39-year career at North," Whidden continued. "Gary plans to stay involved with the company in the short-term and he and Kenny will work closely to make the transition as seamless as possible."
Read started working for North Sails in 1996, yet has taken four sabbaticals to participate in some of sailing’s elite events. He was the CEO of PUMA Ocean Racing and skippered PUMA’s Mar Mostro during the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) and il mostro in the 2008-09 edition of what is known as the "world's toughest sailboat race." Prior to the Volvo Race, Read skippered two America's Cup teams for Dennis Conner on Stars & Stripes in 2000 and 2003.
Lancer Industries Ltd. continues to drive forward with the appointment of new Sales and Marketing Executive.
Auckland 29th October 2012: Leading manufacturer of inflatable boats and products, Lancer Industries Ltd, announced today the appointment of Mr. James Lowe as their new Sales and Marketing Executive.
Mr. Lowe joins the highly recognized manufacturing team from the super yacht world where he has captained prominent vessels within the multi million-dollar charter yacht sector. Having spent 15 years working in one of the elite sectors of the marine industry, he brings a wealth of both international and maritime experience.
Director Ronald Winstone said “Lancer have been building inflatables for more than 40 years and are arguably the industry standard in Hypalon products. We welcome Jamie’s energy and expertise promoting the wide range of services we offer.”
Mr. Lowe’s role will be developing marketing strategies for the company as well as project management of the custom-build and refit options in which Lancer Industries Ltd specialize.
Speaking from their purpose built premises in Auckland his comments were, “I feel very privileged to be joining this long standing team. Their approach to business is all about quality and customer satisfaction. It is a great pleasure to be promoting excellent products and services, on behalf of a company that stands by them.”
Lancer Industries Ltd hold multiple awards and patents for Hypalon tube design. Their product range spans the entire marine sector from Super Yacht Tenders to Lancer Oil Recovery Barges. With 4 decades of experience developing techniques, and their products in service in over 30 countries, Lancer truly are “World leaders in inflatable boats and products”
For more information on Lancer Industries and their products please contact the team on +64 (0)9 837 1206 or visit their premises at 99 Central Park Drive, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Beau Marine
Beau Marine is proud to announce the all NEW BEAU MARINE WEB SITE is up and running.
It includes the specs and measurements of the entire range including the new 012TD TOP DOWN model.
Also included is the CARBON 012R and the new TOP DOWN ADAPTOR.
The ever popular 010S CODE ZERO furler still offers great value to small boat owners.
Safety at Sea launches new website
Marine safety products specialist Safety at Sea has
re‐launched its website, www.safetyatsea.co.nz
The new e‐commerce website has a
comprehensive product catalogue, showcases the
company’s servicing capabilities, and provides
visitors with useful safety information and advice.
“The upgrade to our website was long overdue,”
says Safety at Sea Managing Director, Jonathan
Gravit.
“The new site provides boaties from across New Zealand and the Pacific with easy access to high quality marine
safety products,” adds Mr Gravit.
The Safety at Sea website has a DPS‐based shopping cart facility where visitors can purchase from more than
200 products and services online using a secure credit card facility.
Safety at Sea is an Auckland (Westhaven) based marine safety specialist that sells and services marine safety
products that help people stay compliant and safe on the water.
Breaking News
Miracle Bottom Paint Revealed
10 January 2012
From Latitude 38:
January 9, 2012 – California
In the January issue of Latitude 38 you'll read about this writer's final haulout in a four-year study on the effectiveness of the biocide Econea in bottom paint. Since the first haulout, we've been impressed with only one test paint — a water-based version — that consistently outperformed its fellow test paints and the copper-based control paint. The identities of each test paint's manufacturer was a closely guarded secret but study coordinator Jack Hickey agreed to ask Econea big wigs to put me in touch with the manufacturer, at the very least so we could effuse all over their paint.
 The water-based test paint (on the right) was not only the best test paint, it's the best paint we've ever used. And now we know who makes it... Photo Latitude / LaDonna © 2012 Latitude 38 Publishing, LLC |
Dave Janus, the Director of Sales & Marketing for Janssen PMP, the company that commissioned the study, worked his magic, and this was the very encouraging email we received from Pettit's Manager of Product Development, Frank Winkelman:
"The paint is currently in for EPA registration. If all goes well, we should have approval sometime in 2012. I have seen your glowing reports on our water-based Econea product over the last few years — my local sales guys have kept me informed — and I will let you know when we obtain our EPA approval on this exciting new product.
"In the interim, we do have Ultima ECO, the solvent-based version of this product, which is available now. It was not one of the items included in the California testing but performs almost as well as the water-based Econea product, and it does meet all of the existing air quality rules in effect in California. It's just days away from approval in California, but has been approved in just about every other state in the Union."
The bad news is that we'll have to wait a couple years before our beloved water-based paint is available, but the good news is that the fresh bottom job we just put on will last at least that long. And as soon as the product is released, our readers will be among the first to know.
- latitude / ladonna
BAY of ISLANDS SAILING WEEK January 23 - 27, 2012
10 January 2012
REGATTA RAMBLINGS
Issue #8 January 2012
IT’S ALMOST time to race – We’re organised – Bring it on
Registration January 23 - Racing January 24……….
The Bay of Islands is a natural for Yacht racing. Bay of Islands Sailing Week will have some good competition on the water; three modified TP52s will be racing in A Division – bookings are still coming in – the divisions are growing with excellent fleets in the Passage Divisions and Sports Boats. Go to the website and take a look. Enter now.
More local information:
Tall Ships Saturday January 7 was successful despite the rain and the (misunderstood) forecast, with at least 25 enthusiastic boats and crews in the Bay; heavy Weather courses were organised.
Rubbish Barge
Rubbish Barge moored off Motorua Island over previous summers will NOT be in operation this summer. An alternate rubbish collection system is being trialed. Until 20 February the usual mainland based rubbish sites will be available: Kaingahoa Bay (Rawhiti) and Te Uenga Bay. In addition, until 12 February rubbish and recyclables collection will be available from Matauwhi Bay carpark in Russell and Opua (beside refueling jetty). Blue ‘East West Waste’ rubbish bags or stickers are available from outlets. DOC asks for continued support to keep the Islands of the Bay beautiful and pest free.
Ray Haslar, Andrew Riddell, David Hope-Lewis, Lesley Haslar, Allen Jones, Annette Jones, Michael Briggs and our Event Coordinator, Melanie McDiarmid. Suggestions and comments are always appreciated. info@bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
Matakana Raid
9 January 2012
OptiWorlds
8 January 2012
Dhow Racing
8 January 2012
Chris Cameron sent these shots of the dhow racing in Abu Dhabi. Dare I say it looks way more interesting than the Volvo Promotional Tour.
Paper tigers
6 January 2012
The 2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships drew to a close today with the final day of racing and another 2 races completed in very light conditions.
Dinamic Canvas Race Seven saw Ian Maclennan (Takapuna, Auckland) take the victory in a close contest ahead of Mark Bell (Ponsonby, Auckland) and Bob Preston (Nelson).
Olex NZ Ltd Race Eight saw Bob Preston take honours ahead of Mark Bell following a tight fought race between the top 4 with multiple lead changes.
Bob Preston (Nelson) has won the regatta from Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham (New Plymouth) and Mark Bell (Ponsonby, Auckland). Dave Shaw (Nelson) and Scott Pedersen (Napier) round out the top five.
Competition in the B Grade is was incredibly tight with Denis Leatham (New Plymouth) coming out on top after a week of intense racing. Dylan Taylor (New Plymouth) has won the C Grade, while Jane Thomassen is the new once again the Women's Champion.
Final press release with full winning details to follow shortly.
Full results can be found at: http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=5533&PageTypeID=18
Weta Demo Sails
6 January 2012
Want to have a go on the Weta? Two demo boats will be at St Heliers beach on Saturday and Milford Beach on Sunday as part of the NZ Beach Tour sports day. Come down and check it out.
2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships - Day 4
5 January 2012
Following a rest day yesterday The 2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships got back into action today with the third day of racing and another 3 races completed in 8-12 knots of breeze and blue skies this afternoon.
Industrial Chemistry Services Race Four saw Mark Bell (Ponsonby, Auckland) take honours following a hard fought battle with Dave Shaw (Nelson). Bob Preston (Nelson) came through on the final leg to sneak a second place.
IED Lifting Centre Race Five saw Preston take the victory with a dominant performance where he lead from start to finish. Finally finishing 2 minutes ahead of the second placed boat.
Contact Energy Ltd Rave Six saw Bell take honours following an intense battle between the top four boats, with the result not decided until the final few metres before the finish line.
After the completion of day four, Bob Preston has the lead by one point from Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham (New Plymouth) and Mark Bell a further two point back. Dave Shaw and Scott Pedersen round out the top five.
Competition in the B Grade is still tight with Denis Leatham (New Plymouth) in 11th overall coming out on top following today's racing. Jamie Hatch (New Plymouth) is currently leading the C Grade in 13th overall, but there are only 4 points between the first three boats in this grade. Jane Thomassen (Evans Bay, Wellington) is currently the first Female in 37th overall, however the title is still up for grabs with Pauline Sutherland (New Plymouth) only four points behind.
The competition draws to a close tomorrow (Friday 6 Jan), with competition still incredibly close and all titles still up for grabs, it will be a restless night for many competitors and some dreams will be made while others are broken in the final day tomorrow.
Full results can be found at: http://www.sportsground.co.nz/ClubSite.asp?SiteID=5533&PageTypeID=18
The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event.
Major Sponsor: Mitre 10 MEGA
Additional Sponsors: Tiger Automation Ltd, Jacksons Flooring, Kaefer Services Ltd, Rimu Electrical Ltd, Industrial Chemistry Services, IED Lifting Centre Ltd, Contact Energy Ltd, Dinamic Canvas Ltd, Olex NZ Ltd, Busing Russell Chartered Accountants, Gusto Resturant & Cafe, Mermaid Gallery.
Here's Des
5 January 2012
Opti Worlds
5 January 2012
Coming Events
4 January 2012
I stole this from YNZ Briefings, a look at what is happening around the clubs in January.
Here’s a look at some of the domestic yachting events on now and over the coming weeks.
Visit our online calendar to see what’s on after that, and don’t miss out on some free promotion for your next event... submit your event to our online calendar here.
NZ Trailer Yacht Association Championships
5-6 Jan, Marakura Yacht Club
Lawson Dry Hills New Year Regatta
6-8 Jan, Waikawa Boating Club
2012 Europe Dinghy Global Veteran Cup
8-12 Jan, Bay of Islands
2012 Starling Match Racing Championship
10-13 Jan, Murrays Bay
A Class Catamaran National Championships
10-13 Jan, Mercury Bay Boating Club
New Zealand P Class Tanner Cup Interprovincial Championships
11-13 Jan, Murrays Bay Sailing Club
2012 New Zealand P Class Tauranga Cup National Championship
13-16 Jan, Murrays Bay Sailing Club
Wanaka Roys Bay Regatta Island Endurance Races
13-15 Jan, Wanaka Yacht Club
Hamilton Yacht Club Optisail 2012
17-20 Jan, Hamilton Lake
2012 Junior 470 Pre Worlds Regatta
20-22 Jan, Takapuna Boating Club
NZ Laser Nationals
20-24 Jan, Worser Bay Boating Club
RS:X & Techno North Island Champs
21-22 Jan, Tauranga Harbour
Nelson Regatta
22-25 Jan, Nelson
2012 470 Class World Championships
26 Jan- 3 Feb, Takapuna Boating Club
2012 Sunburst National Championships
27-30 Jan, Wakatere Boating Club
2012 Starling North Island championship
28-30 Jan, Maraetai, Auckland
12 ft Skiff Interdoms
4 January 2012
Racing Now in Auckland, while I was away reports started rolling in here. Thanks Guys. (Lots of photos and video!)
2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships - Day 2
4 January 2012
The 2012 Mitre 10 MEGA NZ Paper Tiger National Championships saw the second day of racing today with another 2 races completed under blue skies with about 10 knots of breeze and a nice (if sometimes confused) seaway to work on the downwind legs.
Kaefer Services Ltd Race Two saw Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham from New Plymouth take honours following full on battle around the entire track with Mark Bell (Ponsonby, Auckland). The lead changing places multiple times during the race.
Rimu Electrical Race Three saw Scott Pedersen from Napier take the victory in a race that again had multiple lead changes. Pedersen managed to obtain the lead on the final reach and never surrendered it in the final beat, even with a fierce challenge from Bob Preston from Nelson.
After the completion of two days of racing Scott Pedersen has the lead by one point from Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham and Dave Shaw (Nelson) is a further point behind. Mark Bell and Peter Robins (Muritai, Wellington) round out the top five.
Competition in the B Grade is still tight with Andy Brown (Evans Bay, Wellington) coming out on top following today's racing. Nathan Percy (Napier) is currently leading the C Grade, while Jane Thomassen (Evans Bay, Wellington) is currently the first Female.
The competition has a rest day tomorrow (Wednesday 4 Jan), allowing all competitors to rest up following two very competitive days of racing. The competition begins again on Thursday 5 January with another three races scheduled.
The Organising Committee and the New Zealand Paper Tiger Owners Association would like to thank the following sponsors for their contribution to the event.
Major Sponsor: Mitre 10 MEGA
Additional Sponsors: Tiger Automation Ltd, Jacksons Flooring, Kaefer Services Ltd, Rimu Electrical Ltd, Industrial Chemistry Services, IED Lifting Centre Ltd, Contact Energy Ltd, Dinamic Canvas Ltd, Olex NZ Ltd, Busing Russell Chartered Accountants, Gusto Resturant & Cafe, Mermaid Gallery.
The Paper Tiger is a catamaran designed by Ron Given of New Zealand in 1968.
It is widely sailed in New Zealand and Australia.
Paper Tiger Overall Dimensions
Length: 14 ft (4.3m)
Width: 7ft (2.2m)
Minimum Weight: 110 lbs (50kg)
Sail Area: 100 sq ft (9.2 m2)
For further information please contact Ryan (Rowdy) Leatham on 027 636 6465 or rnleatham@gmail.com
Or Ann Hatch at New Plymouth Yacht Club on 06 751 0582
Two Hands, Three Legs
31 December 2011
Here's des
30 December 2011
Sydney Hobart Race
26 December 2011
The start is today but I'm heading off with the family so won't be around. The official website with a tracker is here. A thread on the forums with details of Kiwi involvement here. Good Luck guys.
I've just found out you can watch the start live on your computer here. Thanks StephenC
Here's Des
23 December 2011
BMW Regatta
22 December 2011
MARK YOUR DIARIES FOR THE 2012 BMW AUCKLAND REGATTA
23 – 25 March, 2012
We’re back! Planning for the 2012 BMW Auckland Regatta is underway. It’s time to mark the date and book the crew!
The BMW Auckland Regatta, New Zealand’s premier keelboat regatta is jointly run by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron and Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Entries are invited from all keelboat clubs throughout New Zealand. This prestigeous regatta is now in its fifth year.
Divisions will be finalised closer to the event but 2012 promises new courses, revised divisions and loads of fun! Organisers expect a greater spread of classes and divisions than last year, which included a wide range of keelboats, multihulls, sport boats and trailer yachts. For 2012, a cruising division will be established with courses for those who want to be part of the action at a relaxed pace with only 2 days of racing. Feedback from the 2011 Steinlager Beach Party was excellent, so once again we will deliver the 2012 Steinlager Beach Party on Saturday 24 March on Motuihe Island.
We would like to welcome back our generous sponsors, without whom the regatta would not take place:
- Principal Partner – BMW
- Beach Party Sponsor – Steinlager
- Yachting New Zealand
- Divisional Sponsors – Mount Gay Rum
PIC Insurance
Thanks to our loyal sailors, we hope you are planning your return for the 2012 BMW Auckland Regatta. 2012 promises great racing for those who are truly competitive and also for those in cruise mode!
The Notice of Race and entry forms are now on the event website:
www.bmwaucklandregatta.co.nz
For more information, please contact:
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Bucklands Beach Yacht Club
(09) 360 6800 (09) 534 3046
or Event Manager, Emily Flynn on 021 111 0072
RAYC Marine Medic Course
22 December 2011
Mariner Marine Insurance Rum Race
21 December 2011
Tonight's the night. If you have entered and your boat doesn't appear on this list of starters please call me immediately on 021 760 621
We will run two courses, a 7.4nm short and a 9.4nm long course. (Mark apologises to Aaron, he was worried that including the Mariner buoy would make the course too long in the expected breeze)
Make sure you get back to Richmond Yacht Club smartly for the prize giving and party!!!!!
Short course : Start rounding Torpedo Buoy (starboard), Resolution
(starboard), Torpedo Buoy (starboard), Resolution (starboard) to the finish.
Long course : Start rounding North Head Buoy (starboard) Orakei Buoy
(starboard), North Head Buoy (starboard) Orakei Buoy (starboard), Resolution
(starboard) Bays Water (port) to the finish.
Note, start line is from the Westhaven Tower to the ODM, finish is a transit from the Westhaven tower through the ODM to the North Shore, finishing either to the north or south of the ODM is permitted.
Short course start times :
17:47 Jim Beam
17:47 Norseman II
17:49 Infiltrator
17:49 Lightning
17:50 Libertas
17:53 Crocodile
17:53 Gladiator
17:54 Hot Gossip
17:54 Takahoa
17:56 The V Team
17:56 Water Witch
17:57 Panacea
17:57 Paquita
17:58 Crazy Legs
17:59 Timeless
17:59 Plaisir D' Amour
18:00 Oracle
18:00 Pelagian II
18:00 The Entertainer
18:00 Sailor Moon
18:01 Demo 1 <Weta, unrestricted>
18:01 Pedro <Weta, unrestricted>
18:01 Ronstan <Weta, unrestricted>
18:01 Weta One <Weta, unrestricted>
18:01 Flitzer 3 <Weta, unrestricted>
18:01 Hysteria
18:01 Hullabaloo
18:02 Drop Dead Fred
18:02 Mean Streak
18:02 Prism
18:02 Princess
18:02 Revolution
18:02 Rockweld
18:03 Azure
18:04 Elliphunk
18:04 Harken
18:04 Touch of Gloss
18:05 Fast Company
18:05 Pionnier
18:06 Sudden Impulse
Long course start times :
17:45 Vodafone - 2 laps
17:45 Absolut Leisure
17:45 House of Elliott
17:45 Mr Wolf
17:45 Transformer
17:46 Future Feedback
17:46 The Mighty Pork Chop
17:50 Moody Blue IV
17:50 Pretty Woman
17:50 Valium
17:51 Force Eleven
17:51 Urban Cowboy
17:57 Mojo
17:58 Power Play
18:07 Tigre
18:08 Equilibrium
18:10 Akatea
18:16 This Way Up <unrestricted>
18:17 Borderline <unrestricted>
18:21 Timberwolf <unrestricted>
18:22 Triple Eight