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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
2014 Solo Tasman Race
3 September 2011
New Plymouth YC are looking for expressions of interest for this event ( it's on my bucket list). The race is to be held April 2014. If this is an idea that lights your fire, contact Lindsay Wright the race secretary windypoint@callsouth.net.nz
He can supply you all the bits of paper to get started.
The Butcher
2 September 2011
Just a bit of an add on to the around the yards feature from last week. Here is The Butcher getting a major remodel in Tauranga. We are hoping to be back in the water in early October. Along with a new keel, we are adding a prod. We are on the hunt to buy some used Asymmetrical kites to use while we save up our money for new ones! Rough dimensions are luff 17.5M and foot of 9M, but anything close will work. Maybe someone out there would like a bit of beer money in exchange for a sail????
Cheers,
Brian Kent
Volvo Penta Spring Regatta & Gold Cup Race 1 2011
2 September 2011
17th September, First division start 08:50
The Spring Regatta is Richmond Yacht Club's opening race for the summer. It has a long, rich tradition and nowdays is also the opening race of the prestigious Nexus Gold Cup Series. The race starts and finishes at Orakei Wharf, racing around Waiheke Island. Each year it attracts around 100 entries from all over Auckland. With 10 divisions ranging from keelers to multihulls, trailer yachts to sports boats, cruising to hard core racing, there's something for everyone.
The event is sponsored by Volvo Penta and as usual we have a very generous pool of line, handicap and spot prizes. Skippers who race on Saturday and attend the prizegiving on Sunday 18th September are eligible to win a V.I.P. Volvo Ocean Race Stopover Experience.
Also great deals on all saildrive & gearbox options.
Prizegiving is on Sunday 18 Sept, 1800 hours at Richmond YC. The bar and kitchen will be open for beers and burgers.
Notice of Race and Entry Form available from www.richmondyc.org.nz
10 divisions including Nexus Gold Cup monohulls and multihulls.
RICHMOND YACHT CLUB VICTORIA’S FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL
2 September 2011
Invitation to boat owners looking for crew.
Richmond Yacht Club run a series of 8 races over the summer months for adults who would like to experience a ‘taste of sailing’ or who have experience and are looking to find a place as crew on a boat. Come and enjoy fun racing around the cans on Friday nights, take out friends for a sail around the harbour, good training for new crew members. Prizegiving after each race at the Richmond YC club rooms. Entries for boat owners who take a Friday Night Special crew member is free. Contact the Richmond Yacht Club for more details 09 376 4332.
Here's Des
31 August 2011
2011 Elliott 5.9 Traveler Series - Marsden Cove Regatta
31 August 2011
The Blurr, back on the water after an extended period in storage was the winner. The new owners of Blurr, Simon and Andy (RAYC, Auckland) also own current National Champion Voodoo, which is undergoing a restoration after many seasons of hard racing. Blurr sailed the weekend with young BBYC member Ludy Marthe on bow.
Nine races were held in light breezes and and tricky conditions. This was particularly true on day one where the fleet experienced huge variations during each of the five races and Class PRO Paddy Simms and his team had to work hard to get all the scheduled races in successfully.
After the first day, The Blurr, Brzo (Gillian Williams, Auckland) and Zoot Allures (Dave Cochran, Whangerei) were closely placed with Blurr having won three races and Zoot Allures two. Brzo was consistent with a long string of second placings. Hobo (Rob Ward, Onerahi) and Frivolous Fish (David Krebs, Opua) both managed good placings during the day and overall the racing was competitive as usual.
In the final heat of the day, Zoot Allures sneaked across the line to win with the last of the breeze while Slam Dunk (Cameron Horne, Auckland), Brzo and The Blurr crews struggled to make headway in the drifting conditions. Finally the first of the land breeze arrived to take the three boats across the line just inside the cut-off, with The Blurr.
On Sunday the fleet was towed outside in glorious but still conditions and the sailors enjoyed the spectacular views of the Whangarei Heads. A light breeze arrived and racing started an hour later than scheduled.
The Blurr won all four races to pull away and take the regatta, while Zoot Allures, Slam Dunk and Brzo fought out for second. Zoot Allures emerged to be the runner-up from Brzo.
Offering close racing and great social events built around a North Island weekend regatta circuit, the Elliott 5.9 class is the perfect 3-person syndicate boat. The class is relatively low maintenance and is sailed by a crew of 3. No rail meat - everyone has a job! There is a growing fleet in Opua with interest and new owners also in Auckland, Picton and New Plymouth.
The 2011 Traveller Series encompasses regatta in Whangarei (Onerahi YC, 9-10 July), Marsden Cove (27-28 August), Opua (24-25 September) and the North Island Champs in Turangi that counts for double points (19-20 November).
Titirangi sailing club opens doors to visitors
30 August 2011
From Zoe:
The 2011-2012 sailing season commences in October, and French Bay Yacht Club – which is West Auckland’s only yacht club - offers terrific opportunities for Auckland sailors.
Five years ago, French Bay Yacht Club in Titirangi was down to a handful of members struggling to keep the club afloat.
Now, thanks to the hard work of a dedicated group of volunteers, it faces a different challenge: keeping up with the pace of growth.
The club now has a very well regarded Learn to Sail program for children, coaching for aspiring juniors, sailing courses for adults, racing for youth and adults, and even has several youth entered in the Jollyboat World Championships.
On sailing days the reclamation is bursting with brightly coloured dinghies, sailors, parents, volunteers and spectators, and its program includes adventure picnics at Cornwallis Beach, an annual regatta, and hosting of national and regional events.
The club is planning for growth of its membership, boosted volunteer numbers, extended its sailing calendar, and is looking at ways to invest in its building, boats and equipment, to ensure that this enthusiastic response continues well into the future.
“What we have going for us at French Bay is a fantastic facility for dinghy sailing at all levels. Our most successful sailor is competing internationally, and we have many new members who've only stepped into a dinghy this year,” says Club Spokesperson Matt Hall-Smith.
“As a thriving club we're actively promoting sailing to local families who possibly haven't been down to sample just how good a day on the Manukau can be. Whether you've sailed a dinghy in the past, just want to try the sport, or want to get out on the water whilst your kids sail we've got plenty of options to make things happen, all in a very friendly environment. You're warmly invited down to the bottom of Otitori Bay Road to see what all the buzz is about.”
French Bay Yacht Club Open Day – Sunday 13 November, 11am-2pm (and famous French Market from 9am)
Wakeboarding with TVS
30 August 2011
No wind, drizzle, delayed start, bored, why not send the TVS bowman ' Ollie ' for a wake board on the engine cover?
Wake boarding behind an Orma 60 Trimaran.
Last day at Hamo 2011
Wind Warrior Regatta
30 August 2011
Dates have been confirmed for the annual North Sails Wind Warrior Regatta. 40 remote control boats are expected, and all North Sails customers are invited to come down and check it out, whether they own a boat or not. The event will be held from 4pm on Friday 2 September, outside the new Viaduct Events Centre, followed by a session at Jack Tarr bar and restaurant in the Viaduct. RSVP to Danielle, on 09 359 5999, or info@nz.northsails.com
How to Get Under a Low Bridge
29 August 2011
Laurie Jury (NZL) Wins the 2011 Knickerbocker Cup
28 August 2011
Laurie Jury, Zoke Kiwimatch (NZL), with crew Logan Fraser, Michael Edmonds, Jarl Brothwick and Matthew Stevens has won the 2011 Knickerbocker Cup. Sally Barkow, Team 7 Match Race (USA) was second, followed by Nicolai Sehested, TRE-FOR Match Racing (DEN). Due to light wind on both days and lightening storms interrupting racing on Thursday, the regatta ended before the completion of the round robin, forcing the results to be calculated on a percentage basis. For his efforts, Jury and his team will have his name permanently affixed to the Knickerbocker Cup along with other match racers such as Dave Perry (USA), Ed Baird (USA), Terry McLaughlin (CAN), Paul Cayard, USA, , Peter Gilmour, (AUS), Russell Coutts, (NZL), and the newer hot match racers Reuben Corbett NZL) and Phil Robertson (NZL). They also receive an automatic entry into the Argo Bermuda Gold Group Cup at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club in Hamilton, Bermuda in early October.
Racing at the Knickerbocker Cup is by invitation only, but Mother Nature must have missed that email and sent Irene to leave her calling card. By end of day Friday, the local Office of Emergency Management had closed to bay to all activity and began evacuating residents with homes on the perimeter of the bay. The officials in New York City announced plans to shut down airports, subway and bridges by 2:00 pm on Saturday. Manhasset Bay YC, the Organizing Authority, pulled the plug on racing Friday night and held the Awards Ceremony immediately after scores were made available.
Race Committee tried valiantly to catch some wind on Manhasset Bay on Thursday; but with light wind, then a 2-hour thunder and lightening storm delay, they were lucky to have completed the first 11 flights. Everyone had high hopes for finishing the 22-flight round robin, but again the wind was light, and shifting all over the bay. Those who were able to catch the win were rewarded with crossing the finish line first. Lucky for us, this year the Knickerbocker Cup had the Swedish Match 40’s with their huge mains that helped in the light wind.
Though it was unfortunate that all competitors didn’t get a chance to have a go at all eleven team, such is the nature of sailing. At the end of the day, it was Laurie Jury who played the wind shifts and had a stellar performance. He is one of the four teams who will move onto Oakcliff to compete for the Grand Slam Series. At this point, he is in the lead with two second-lace wins in Chicago and Detroit. With his win here at the Knickerbocker Cup, it will be interesting to see what the other three teams – Nicolai Sehested, William Tiller and Taylor Canfield have in store for Jury. Whoever takes the prize, they will be rewarded with an automatic entry into the 2012 Congressional Cup out in Long Beach, CA.
Special thanks to Dawn Riley, Executive Director, Oakcliff Sailing Center, for loaning their Swedish Match 40s to the Knickerbocker Cup.
For more information and for live streaming video: www.knickerbockercup.org
2011 Knickerbocker Cup Final Scores
- Laurie Jury NZL
- Sally Barkow USA
- Nicolai Sehested DEN
- William Tiller NZL
- Shawn Bennett USA
- Taylor Canfield ISV
- Jon Singsen USA
- Reuben Corbett NZL
- Olli-Pekka Lumjarvi FIN
- Robbie Allam GBR
- Jordan Reece AUS
- Bruce Stone USA
Saturday Arvo in the Tropics
27 August 2011
I finished work early today so did what any self respecting Crew ogre would do, went for a look around at themarina and the yards, and there was lots of interest.
First, the old Rob Roy has changed hands (the new oners are GregandSue on the forums, she's looking in fine fettle for a lady who has been around a while. Who can shed some light on her history for us? More photos here.
Also at Gulf Harbour was Grantham Flyer (Lidgard?), looking a bit sad, she's been on th ehard for a long time now and is slowly deteriorating. It'n not too late, but I wouldn't like to see her neglected for a lot longer. Again, does anyone know the story?
Then down to Weiti to see Tigre looking good and finally converted back to a sailing boat. That's the old wing mast off the Young 8.4 Wild Thing. More photos here.
Plus it looks like the Weiti fleet will have another of those pesky Young boats to contend with soon.
Domino 2 is about to lose her IOR bumps.
And Charlatan (Fish and Mr Fish in the forums) has been in the shed for an extreme makeover, can't wait till they get her out into the sunlight to see what it looks like.
Laurie Jury Leads at Knickerbocker Cup
27 August 2011
Jury and Barkow Leading the Pack at 2011 Knickerbocker Cup
Mother Nature is trying the patience of everyone here at the Knickerbocker Cup this year. Manhasset Bay is known for its fluky winds and variable conditions, but this year the bay as full of surprises. Teams selected for the morning flights faced unstable winds, a lightening storm delay mid-day, and squalls from all points on the bay. But by the end of the day, Race Committee had completed 10 flights and leaders emerged from the mess of weather.
Laurie Jury, Zoke Kiwimatch, NZL, is the story of the day. He may have lost the battle at the Detroit Cup in a close final to Australian Jordan Reece, he is winning the war here at the Knickerbocker Cup. His 5 for 5 after 10 flights and this is his first time racing the Swedish Match 40s. “It was a most exciting day. We had a lost of close races and everything went our way. We were able to sail the boat smoothly.” Paul Cuneo, Color Commentator, added “their crew work was flawless. Jury was on fire!”
Sally Barkow was on fire too. After waiting all morning for the first group of racers to finish their flights, she was loaded for bear. Her first match against front runner Jury was proof of her determination to better her record of past appearances at the Cup. An early penalty forced Barkow to take some serious action. According to Chris Love, Director of Video Production, “As she was leading Jury coming into the windward mark, Barkow luffed up and tried to draw Jury in to either draw a penalty or get him out of position so she could extend to get rid of hers At first Jury was reluctant to engage but then he took an opportunity to go over the top. Sally kept him on the hook, made him tack and then tried to duck his stern, but didn’t quite make it.” Contact! Her bow bumper snagged his back stay which broke when the boats separated. Game Jury.
A furious Barkow turned the loss into an intensity that brought her wins for the remainder of the day. She quickly dispensed with William Tiller, Full Metal Jacket Racing (NZL), Nicholai Sehested, TRE-FOR Match Racing (DEN), and Jordan Reece, True Blue Racing (AUS). One of the highlights of the day was the Tiller-Barkow race. Just after rounding the second windward mark beginning the final downwind leg, Sally was about 1.5 boat legs behind and expertly rolled Tiller to windward. The wind fell out of his chute and Barkow blew by him and he couldn’t catch up.
Shawn Bennett, Team Bennett (USA) is another team to watch closely. He won an automatic entry into the Knickerbocker Cup this year for his big win at the USMRC at Detroit YC last year. In extremely difficult wind conditions, he managed to pull off four wins with 5 matches during the morning flights.
PRO Sue Reilly, speaking about the leeward gate, used for the first time at the KCUP, had this to say, “I was surprised with the amount of boats that split sides at the gate. Other events that have used a gate 90 - 95% of the time both boats round the same gate. I don’t know what the stats were today, but it was more than I had expected. Dave Perry might be on to something.”
With the thread of a direct hit by Irene, RC is scrambling to finish the Round Robin quickly in the event the Harbor Master closes the bay to all activity. They will try to finish the Round Robin on Friday, but with wind conditions predicted to be light (the calm before the storm?) it will take some magic from Sue Reilly and her committee to get this done. For Reilly, this should be no problem.
Many thanks go to Dawn Riley, Executive Director, Oakcliff Sailing Center, for the use of their Swedish Match 40s.
Results after 10 Flights: (Wins-Matches Raced)
- Laurie Jury (NZL) (5-5)
- Sally Barkow (USA) (4-5)
- Shawn Bennett (USA) (4-5)
- Taylor Canfield (ISV) (3-5)
- Nicolai Sehested (DEN (3-5)
- Jon Singsen (USA) (3-5)
- Reuben Corbett (NZL) (2-5)
- Ollie-Pekka Lumijarvi (FIN) (2-5)
- Robbie Allam (GBR) (1-5)
- Jordan Reece(AUS) (1-5)
- Bruce Stone (USA) (1-5)
- William Tiller (NZL) (1-5)
From YNZ Briefings
26 August 2011
A couple of pices of interest:
Kiwi solo sailor smashes around Australia record
Kiwi solo sailor Bruce Arms, in his 14 metre catamaran Big Wave Rider, finished his record attempt on the 18th August 2011 at 9:41:06 am AEST setting a new round Australia record.
Bruce, renowned sailor and two-time winner of the Solo Trans-Tasman yacht race, completed his solo, non-stop, and un-assisted sail around Australia in 38 days 21 hours 40 minutes and 42 seconds, making Bruce the fastest solo sailor around Australia and the first to do so in a Multihull (Catamaran).
Bruce reflects in his blog on completing the trip on August 18th: - “It was big relief and a huge weight off my shoulders to finally cross that finish line, as I didn’t have to be on edge anymore and be constantly ready for anything. It was great to see all the boats out there to welcome me in. Just after I crossed the line a boat came over with my wife Suzanne and Jessica Watson it was great to get big hugs and kisses from them as I had been waiting a long time for that.”
The existing Performance Certificate held by Ian Thomson/SOS Ocean Racing of 42 days 5 hours 33 minutes and 55 seconds was broken by 3 days 7 hours 53 minutes and 13 seconds.
The World Record will subject to official ratification by World Speed Sailing Record Council (WSSRC).
Kawau Island YC celebrates 60 Years this November
This November the Kawau Island Yacht Club will celebrate 60 years with an Anniversary Regatta set for Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November 2011.
Founded in 1951 and partying in 2011 the Kawau Island Yacht Club invites you to join them in a good old fashioned celebration, welcoming young and old, dinghies, keelboats, rowboats, classics – anybody who loves being on the water.
Friday 11th November: Races from Auckland to Kawau
Saturday 12th November: Races in Kawau Bay and Bon Accord Harbour, Rowing Races and Radio Control Yachts with a prize-giving, BBQ meal, band and dance to follow.
Sunday 13th November: KIYC Annual General Meeting at 11:30am
For details phone (09) 422 8845 or visit www.rnzys.org.nz
Here's Des
26 August 2011
Where are the shorthanded races?
26 August 2011
From the forums here.
OK so it's time to start sussing the 11/12 season programme.
I know of -
SSANZ
WBC
Panmures
Bucks
PCC
DYC
Talking solo or 2 handed only. Series or single races, doesn't matter.
Any others out there I've missed?
If you know of any (in or out of Auckland) , either jump into the thread, or email me at editor@crew.org.nz.
Auckland Club Reduces Fees!!!!
26 August 2011
As an example the Senior membership was reduced from $300 to $195 p.a.. Although the club reported a profitable year it highlighted the influx of new membership from the successful RAYC Sailing Academy and also the huge growth in the surfski members as the main reason that the change was affordable.
Nice to see a club growing, and finding some ways to restructure its finances and reduce fees.
Lion NZ Regatta - Bay of Islands - 3rd September
22 August 2011
From the forums, thanks to Bimini Babe:
Hi folks, if any of you are around the Bay of Islands on 3rd Sept, Explore NZ & Opua Cruising Club are running a fun regatta with a race from Brampton Buoy (ish) to Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka, followed by another Bay race in the afternoon, and then party on Urupuk' in the evening. Check out the following page for more info:
http://opuacruisingclub.co.nz/2011/08/lion-nz-regatta-3rd-september/
$1000 spot prize just added to Lion NZ Regatta thanks to Otehei Bay Cafe. 
http://opuacruisingclub.co.nz/2011/08/1000-spot-prize-at-lion-nz-regatta/
Georgia Racing
22 August 2011
Hamilton Island Synopsis - Days 1 & 2
Nearly midway through Hamilton Island Race Week, Georgia is sitting in fourth spot in the IRC Grand Prix division, after consistent performances in three races and, hopefully, breathing space to drop its worst result so far, an eighth in the windward-leeward longhaul course of Saturday's Lindeman Island race.
"At the top mark – which is a passage through two islands – we were in average shape, one or two boat lengths behind SHOGUN, a TP52 against which we have had lots of close races previously," recounts owner and skipper, Jim Farmer.
"We had gone quite well on the beat but two-thirds of the way up had fallen between two areas of pressure and that probably converted what would otherwise have been a good beat into an average one."
Then the kite hoist turned bad when the gennaker caught and tore on a stanchion, forcing the crew to peel and run home minus the gennaker best-suited to the conditions.
"Nevertheless we made good pace and three quarters of the way down had ! closed in on SHOGUN, only to lose it all again when they gybed away into more pressure. Chris Dickson did a good job in directing us past another TP52 shortly before the finish but the overall result was a disappointing 8th."
Sunday's sailing saw three windward-leewards in strong conditions.
A race committee error saw the windward mark placed too far out, making what should have been a 2.3mile leg, into a 4.6mile one.
The wind built to 25 knots through the day, with lumpy seas and opportunities for wild surfing on the runs, with the deck of the boat often awash.
GEORGIA finished the day with two fourths, and a fifth, and today's race is another island race, with even stronger wind to be predicted and tomorrow more still for the 60 mile long island race. Wednesday is an off day – a great opportunity for the three Rs of regatta lay days: Rest, Relaxation, and Repairs.
NZ Designer Finally Decides to Embrace IRC
21 August 2011
