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10 News spotlight
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77 Equipment
Kit innovations
for you and your boat
conquest of the Northwest Passage
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13 Opinion on the biggest sailing stories
Bob Fisher protection for big boat sailors
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18 Foiling offshore: IMOCA 60s
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48 Wouter
Overcoming adversity
Verbraak and Lijia Xu bounce back
92 Inspirational
Gold Star Awards
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26 COVER
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54 Luke
Road to Rio: Techniques
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98 Position
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Knut steps down
Long-time CEO of the Volvo Ocean
Race, Knut Frostad has announced his
intention to stand down as he intends to
spend more time with his young family.
Frostad’s association with the race goes
back many years, first as a crewmember
in 1993-4, then a skipper before moving
into his event management role for
the 2008-9 edition. During his tenure
the race has gone from strength to
strength and it was under his leadership
the recent switch to one-design boats
was effected, essentially saving the
event from disappearing altogether.
PAUL WYETH
Tri takes a trio of records
Lloyd Thornburg’s MOD 70 trimaran to take in the Plymouth to La Rochelle record,
Phaedo3 has seen a spectacular run of form set by Steve Fosset on Playstation in 2002, with STUDIO BORLENGHI/ANDREA PISAPIA
this month, setting three new speed records. a time of 16h, 14m, 40s. Leaving in the darkness
Thornburg and his crew kicked of their they blasted across the Channel and Bay of Biscay
phenomenal streak by completing the Fastnet Race and arrived just as the moon was coming up
original course in approximately 27 hours and 34 off La Rochelle with a time of 14h 05m 27s.
minutes (pending ratification by the World Sailing
Speed Record Council), meaning they’ve shaved
Finally, just five days later, the team was at it
again; this time they had their sights set on the
Star Sailors League
approximately four hours off the old record. Cross Channel, shaving 25 minutes off the previous The Star Sailors League Lake Grand Slam
Within just an hour of finishing their Fastnet record by the time they arrived in Dinard, Brittany champions are George Szabo (USA)
course, they were off again, this time heading south and recording a top speed of 40.9 knots. Phew! and Patrick Ducommun (SUI) after a
thrilling four-boat final in light winds
on Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, reports
Bob Fisher. It was the only race in a total
CHERRY ON TOP of 10 during the event that the pair had
For the first time in the 25-year history of Figaro competitor. Dominating the competition won. They received a US$25,000 prize.
the Classe Figaro Bénéteau circuit, a skipper both inshore and offshore, Cherry has unnerved The four-leg final race saw the lead
from this side of the English Channel is the French offshore experts with his consecutive change frequently. Robert Stanjek and
leading a major French solo offshore event. At top 10 performances – ninth being his lowest Frithjof Kleen (GER) showed incredible
30-years old and after five years competing result in the competition so far. Impressive. downwind speed on the final leg to
on the Figaro circuit, British skipper Nick overcome a 150 metre gap, overtake
Cherry (Redshift) has started a revolution. two boats, and move into second
His victory has been reported in France as place to take the US$15,000 second
a “Coup de Trafalgar”, and is an event with prize, a gain of $5,000 on one leg!
repercussions set to go down in offshore history. The other finalists included Mark
Cherry has upset the French pecking order in Mendelblatt and Brian Fatih (USA)
the final event, the Generali Solo Mediterranée, and Croatians, Ivan Gaspic and Jose
counting towards the Championnat de Revkin. In all, some 70 teams took
France Elite de Course au Large en Solitaire part in the first ever Lake Grand Slam,
– the offshore championships of France. among them 13 Olympic medallists.
ALEXIS COURCOUX
Cherry established himself on the battlefield The culminating event in this year’s
early on in Sète, proving himself a formidable Star Sailors League is the SSL Finals
in Nassau in the Bahamas, in December.

IN
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NUMBERS
Clipper Race leg one
0.32%
“The noticeable difference is that the
The Clipper Round the World main in moderate seas just M32 turns and manoeuvres a lot better
fleet has arrived in Rio, after midnight local time in than the Extreme 40… An Extreme 40
Brazil, at the end of the first a strong breeze. The team is better to tack for sure – but a good
leg, which saw the 12-strong diverted to Porto, the nearest tack in the M32 isn’t too much worse.”
fleet sail over 5000nm in port, but soon after – and IAN WILLIAMS, seemingly undecided on the relative merits of
this, the opening leg of the in consultation with race the EX40 and the M32, the new World Match Racing Tour class.
world’s longest offshore race. organisers and race founder
But the start of the amateur Sir Robin Knox-Johnston “As one of our
circumnavigation race was – they took the difficult
overshadowed by the loss of decision to continue the race
most successful
British competitor, Andrew to Rio in honour of their
medal winning
Ashman (pictured), departed teammate.
sports it is fitting
who was racing on Meanwhile, that sailing
board IchorCoal. just 42 miles kicks-off our
The tragedy came from Rio, CV24 Rio 2016 team
just days after the LMAX Exchange announcements.”
start, with the fleet suffered rudder MARK ENGLAND, Team GB’s
approximately 120nm damage when she Chef de Mission for Rio 2016
applies the pressure early, as
off the Portuguese ran aground; no crew eight sailors were selected.
coast. The boat’s skipper injuries were reported and The amount by which
Darren Ladd reported that the hull was said to be intact.
Ashman was involved in an Race officials were working
the vote to remove
Rule 8 – which prevents “The decision has come as a shock
incident when reefing the on a plan to re-float the yacht.
foils being inserted
from underneath
to me so far out from the Games.
and so makes foiling For classes considered to have no
easier – was rejected
at the A-Class Worlds competition the selection has been
brought forward, despite being
‘Team Finn’ goes global fifth on the World Rankings my
A new initiative has enable them to develop campaign has come to a close.”
been launched by the their skills together with a RS:X sailor, IZZY HAMILTON, receives the news that she was
Finn Class as part of a high quality coach, while
development programme sourcing funding to achieve
1,000m not among those selected for the Olympic Games in Rio.
to create a training and their goals of reaching “This final is Icarus against
racing team beyond the the Olympic podium. Archimedes.”
bounds of nationality. The backbone of the How far ahead of
CHRISTOPHE, a C-Class Catamaran fan comments on the Little Cup
The concept is to plan is to generate money second place, Franck
final between the foiling Groupama and the non-foiling Axon racing.
Cammas and Louis
create a team of Finn through crowdfunding. As Viat sailing Groupama
sailors from around the such, a crowdfunding page were after Lap 1 of
world, who are in need has been launched on the
the first Little Cup “The crew complain that I provision
of coaching and funding, popular GoFundMe website.
race this year
the boat only with pork pies, but
it is the only food you can eat with
one hand and not make a mess.”
1,025 The number of sailors and supporters attending this
year’s RYA Zone and Home County Championships
Class battles at boat show DAVID GREENHALGH offers a unique nutritional perspective
on provision for race days on his J/92, J’ronimo.
The 2015 Battle of the Classes, Joseph Drake holding on to
held at Southampton Boat first place for 70 of the 100 “Is it strange? Yes it is. We
Show, saw entries from 31 minute race. But at the final were trying to rip each other’s
classes with a win for the gun it was Massey/Hillary’s throats out two years ago.”
International 14 of Archie International 14 ahead.
Massey and Harvey Hillary. The Battle of the Classes also SoftBank Team Japan’s skipper, DEAN BARKER, adjusts to working
with Oracle Team USA skipper and AC34 adversary, Jimmy Spithill.
The course was challenging started the next round of the
with a start just off the Boat Musto Speed Challenge, and
Show Marina maximising saw the 2000 pair of Simon “First leg Mini Transat finished.
spectator opportunities. Horsfield and Alex Pickles Absolutely brilliant. No communication
The 100-minute pursuit top the current Speed Wall for nine days though!”
race saw the Toppers setting on adjusted speeds, winning British sailor, LIZZIE FOREMAN, got a touch of the ‘all-alones’ during
off first with the leader, £1,000 of Musto dinghy kit. leg one of the Mini Transat after communication gear failure.

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Super-sub Nathan Outteridge has
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New colours for Concise
MacMillan in the final GC32 series Team Concise has announced Concise 10 is skippered by time we go out... On a reach, the
event due to a clash with the Extreme an official partnership with 27-year old Brit, Ned Collier apparent wind can be as much
Sailing Series Istanbul Act Barbados Tourism ahead of a Wakefield; the MOD 70 was as 60 knots, and the boat speed
season that sees Tony Lawson’s launched this summer and broke is 30 knots, it is amazing.”
Sponsorship J.P. Morgan Asset British MOD 70, Concise 10, the RORC Cowes-Dinard- After finishing the race in
Management is to stand down as the head from the Solent to the St Malo race record on its debut Grenada, Concise 10 will set sail
headline sponsor of Round the Island Caribbean, reports Louay Habib. offshore. Crew for the RORC for Barbados, with the Mount
Race. The final edition to be Concise 10 is first bound for Transatlantic Race includes Paul Gay Round Barbados Race in
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Yacht sales Universal Yachting has complete the 3,000 nautical mile will be the furthest the team has at Hamble Point Marina,
been appointed by Dufour as its race in an astonishing six days, sailed Concise 10 so far, and will William Griffith, CEO of
UK South Coast dealer and a duel with Lloyd Thornburg’s be an important training run. Barbados Tourism welcomed
American MOD 70 Phaedo3, Collier Wakefield said: “This the project, which highlights
Ninth win Glenn Ashby won co-skippered by Britain’s Brian has been a very steep learning the 50th anniversary of
his ninth A-Class Worlds in Thompson, is expected. curve. We are still learning every independence for Barbados.
impressive style, counting
eight straight wins in the process
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Guo Chuan and his team have set a new record – TOBY HEPPELL
discovers how they conquered the Northeast Passage
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uo Chuan and his team within 700 miles of the North Pole, as IDEC, upon which Francis Joyon
on the 97ft maxi round their route took them to the far north set the solo singlehanded round
the world trimaran, above Norway and Russia. That Chuan the world record (among others) in
Qingdao China (ex- chose to establish an entirely new record 2008. Chuan’s intention is to run a
IDEC), are unofficial rather than take on an established route campaign aimed at breaking a number
record holders, after they successfully certainly shows his pioneering outlook. of records in the next few years.
set a new speed record for traversing Chuan’s star has risen steadily and Chuan and his five crew, Jochen
the Northeast Passage. he is now one of the more recognisable Krauth (French), Sergei Nizovtsev
The record represents the very first figures in Chinese sailing. He first (Russian), Boris Herrmann (German),
time in history that a racing trimaran came to the media’s attention when Quentin Monegier (French) and Tim
has sailed non-stop successfully through competing in the Clipper Round the Bastian Frank (German, media crew)
the Arctic Ocean Northeast Passage World Race in 2006, before a stint as on departed Murmansk on 3 September,
from Murmansk, Russia to the Bering board reporter (OBR) with Ian Walker’s crossing the start line at 13.41 UTC,
Strait, and is expected to be ratified 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race team, Green and started the attempt to establish
by the World Speed Sailing Record Dragon. But his big breakthrough the new record. It took just 13 days to
Council in due course. At times, the came when he set a new Class 40 complete the 3,240nm voyage and set
trimaran reached speeds of 47 knots round the world record back in 2013. a new world record before crossing
IMAGES: TIM B FRANK
and, in one 24-hour period, covered Earlier this year the news came the finish line on the Bering Strait
466 miles. At one stage, the team sailed that Chuan had taken over trimaran, at 16.45 UTC on 15 September.

Left Right, from top
Unlike many speed Icebergs and
records, high winds growlers made
were not the only navigation tricky;
challenge; fog, ice arriving at the finish
and extreme cold all at the dead of night;
played their part runnning repairs
were needed
The boat was

bumping like a
roller-coaster
sometimes and
seemed out of
control
As soon as they crossed the finish

line, the crew prepared a special
ceremony, and German crew Herrmann
took out a white board for Chuan
to write the historic moment on it,
‘Arctic Ocean, Northeast Passage,
World Record, 15 September 2015’.
The Chinese skipper was so
excited that he could not hold back
his emotions. “I’m so on the top of
the world. It’s such an unbelievable
moment. Even two months ago, I
wouldn’t have imagined I could have
a moment like this. It is a moment
that could only happen in a dream.”
Looking back on the 13 day voyage,
Chuan said, “I feel very proud of
myself and my crew. It is a challenging
and tough journey, especially being
surrounded by ice and gusts in the
extreme cold weather. The boat was
bumping like a roller-coaster sometimes
and seemed totally out of control.
Several times, when we were in a very
difficult situation, I wondered whether
we could go any further. But thanks to
our determination and the brave and
excellent crew, we overcame the difficult
time together and finally made it.”
Having been jubilantly welcomed
back into her home port of Qingdao,
the trimaran will stay on the
pontoon there for about three weeks
for examination and repair work.
Chuan then plans to sail her to start
a new challenge, the ‘maritime silk
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Bob Fisher
OPINION
From the latest America’s Cup announcements to the Little Cup, to golden
jubilee celebrations for RYA members, The Fish shares his views
O
ne could not help a sharp
intake of breath when
it was announced that
one of the America’s Cup
World Series regattas
was to be held at Chicago. The reason
was that the Deed of Gift requires racing
to be held on the sea, or an arm of the
sea, and Lake Michigan is very definitely
fresh water – the press release even
made capital of it being the first time
the Cup has been held on non-saline
water. They do, however, claim that Lake
PIERRICK CONTIN
Michigan is called the ‘third coast’.

Don’t be misled into believing that
this is only a ‘warm-up’ regatta – results
from the ACWS will possibly deliver
the eventual challenger with a bonus
With so much interest around and a final beat, just like, he said, “a little
America’s Cup”. The event prospered
point in the final Cup match. Something, foiling multihulls, why was there and became thoroughly international
however, made me refer to Buddy Melges’
Heart of America challenge in 1987. I
no British involvement in the and was known, universally, as the Little
America’s Cup for more than 40 years.
searched and found a letter from Jim C-Class Championship? Strangely, it was only when the
Michaels, a lawyer with a long history of America’s Cup was in Swiss hands that
involvement with the Cup and with whom the catamaran event’s title was challenged
I had corresponded freely on Cup topics, that is currently driving all things Above – said to be in contravention of the
Groupama skipper
particularly in matters concerning the America’s Cup, is also investigating an Franck Cammas
copyright of the older event. It remains
Deed of Gift, with which he was familiar, event in New York, and that would hold swept to victory as the leading catamaran development
at the Little Cup
and found this: “A judgment dated 20 pride of place over Newport. Likewise event and should be treated as such.
September 1984, interpreting the Deed, the commercial interests are driving the It needs, therefore, a British entry.
ruled that the Chicago Yacht Club was on possibility of an ACWS in Abu Dhabi. Boat shows come, and boat shows
‘an arm of the sea’ and thus was a qualified Portsmouth, which has a confirmed go, but there was one rather different
yacht club to challenge for the Cup. The second event, must be small beer moment at Southampton this year, with
decision was particularly welcome to compared to the major commercial sites. a very special reception one afternoon
me, as it confirmed an opinion I had So too is a second event in Gothenburg, in the RYA Lounge. The Association
given to the America’s Cup Committee but not perhaps one for Tokyo, which is recognised those of its members who had
of the New York Yacht Club several also on the organisers’ wish list. Of the been continuously ‘on the books’ for 50
years earlier, based upon the reasoning promised one in Auckland, there is no years or more. There was a sea of familiar
that the Great Lakes were connected to news, nor indication. Strange perhaps. faces, many of whom had joined for a
the Atlantic Ocean by the St Lawrence With so much interest centred around similar reason. Membership allowed
Seaway, and that there was nothing in foiling multihulls, the question is raised as them to register their new National 12
the Deed which said how long or how to why there was no British involvement for free – certainly true for the longest
short the arm of the sea had to be.” in the C-Class Championship, held on serving member present, Cliff Norbury.
So, the ACWS scheduled for Chicago, Lake Geneva recently. It was won by Many had other reasons, myself among
on 10-12 July next year, is fully legitimate Franck Cammas and Louis Viat, who them. I was told to join by John Fisk, with
to be included in the scoring of the retained the ‘Little Cup’ that they had won whom I was then sailing a Shearwater III,
ACWS overall. I discovered too that with Groupama C in Falmouth in 2013. who had already been campaigning for
this may not be the only ACWS regatta It is an event that was started by Britain. greater recognition of multihulls. He said
in the United States – negotiations are Back in 1961, John Fisk explained one I should join: “It will only cost you half a
under way for one in May next year, evening that he had challenged the Eastern One of the biggest guinea.” Two days after the RYA reception
names in yachting
but the location has not been revealed Seaboard Multihull Association to a series journalism,
at Southampton, I received notice that my
– try Newport, RI, where one was held of seven races – first to take four wins – Bob Fisher has a subscription was due to be taken by direct
passion and depth
during the preliminaries for AC34. around a 24.3 mile course comprising a of knowledge that’s
debit – the sum had risen from my initial
Maybe not, for the commercial interest triangle, followed by a windward-leeward second to none sub by almost 90 times! Such is inflation.

Andi Robertson
YACHTS
Suppressing their fiery Latino spirit has enabled Azzurra to topple their
rivals to take overall victory in this year’s TP52 Super Series
O
ne thing you could never Simpson, and for Ben
accuse the Azzurra TP52 Ainslie in the Finn.
team of is not showing Parada says:
enough passion. A “Giovanni Cassinari
fiery Latino spirit has obviously brings a
proven too combustible in the past, lot of experience as
but this year’s 52 Super Series winners a sail designer and
have kept a lid on things, just enough. he worked very hard
Predictably, then, when it finished with Juan Garay,
the season after winning the 2015 title our main designer,
with a day to spare, leaving Quantum throughout the winter.
NICO MARTINEZ/MARTINEZ STUDIO
Racing in the shade, the partying was We got exactly what

loud and prolonged. There was the pre- we were looking for in
prizegiving partying, the prizegiving terms of performance
party, the after-show party. Then there percentages, not only
was a reception for the team at the on the mainsails but
host yacht club, Costa Smeralda, and Azzurra’s goal has been to embrace also on the spinnakers
no doubt there was a bit of a do when
the Argentinian core crew got home.
some of the things they see their rivals, and he is obviously a
great main trimmer.
In sailing terms the truth is that Quantum Racing, doing better all the And we sailed
on the day there is really not much
to separate the two top teams. But in
time. And this year it worked together on the Maxi
72 Robertissima so
terms of culture and philosophy they along with Vasco and
are substantially different. One tends to for two events last year – he wasn’t able Above myself we have sailed together more than
Recruiting new
get the impression Quantum Racing are to commit for the full season – but trimmers bolstered
120-140 races a year – so when we get
there to do the job. Terry Hutchinson is we made sure we were going to bring Azzurra’s pedigree to the TP52s it is a lot more of a team
the ultimate professional, hyper driven, him on board for the entire season this than any other team.” With that amount
and sparks fly when he is around. Ado year. I think that he brings the Anglo- of sailing together under their belts, it’s
Stead is quietly understated. Ed Baird Saxon point of view that we, as a Latin clear the team has an obvious advantage
is typically laid back; team manager team, miss. He is very stable, he’s very in reacting to both the expected and
Ed Reynolds laconic, yet focused, consistent, he is a very good team the unexpected. That, perhaps, could
cerebral and a great communicator – player and he is like a glue to the whole be the ultimate clue to their success.
but they represent the Anglo-Saxon team; when things are going wrong he’s Speaking of success, a little closer
way. Hence they are meticulous, the one keeping ourselves and Vasco to home, it has been great to see a
organised, process driven and set the Vascotto (tactician) calm and making renaissance for the RYA Scotland’s
bar as high as they possibly can. sure we fight each point at the moment Keelboat Academy. It had kind of lost
For sure, Azzurra’s goal in recent years without trying to make risky moves a little bit of form and momentum. But
has been to become more like Quantum that could jeopardise our season. now, under the guiding influence of
Racing, to embrace some of the things “He has been a great addition, a the RYA’s Keelboat Racing Manager,
they see their rivals doing better all great value, and also as a trimmer, Nigel King, the Scottish Keelboat
the time. And this year it very clearly he is the best in the world. He knows Academy is up and running at the
worked for them. In bringing in Grant what I feel, he knows what I like Royal Northern and Clyde YC at Rhu,
‘Louie’ Loretz they brought one of the and he is very good at making it and as I write, the first of three winter
top trimmers in the world on board, simple, and making it work so he has training weekends has just taken place.
but they also gained a Kiwi cornerstone. been a very, very good addition.” As well as a trio of Sonars for small
Previously they had Rod Davies in their And for me, another key addition keelboat training, three owners are
coach boat, who I am sure imparted appears to be Giovanni Cassinari, who lending their First 36.7s. The intention
the right feedback at the right time as well as the main trimmer is a North is to provide a level of training which
in just the right, measured, insightful Sails Italy designer, working hand in Few people ensures that those who want to progress
can match Andi
manner – but Azzurra’s skipper-helm hand with Juan Garay of North Sails Robertson’s insight
into the British Keelboat squad can do
Guillermo Parada describes Loretz as Argentina who some will recall as the into the big boat so seamlessly, but also that the students
world, both in the
the glue that holds the team together. wizard who designed and developed the UK and around
can move on to a whole range of sailing
Parada explains: “He sailed with us Star class sails for Iain Percy and Andrew the globe options. We’ll be watching with interest.

Andy Rice
DINGHIES
The Brits led, but the Aussies brought fresh thinking to the recent Musto
Skiff Worlds in Garda. Lessons were learned – and captured on camera
H
aving spent most of the last sailing out of his skin
couple of years commenting for third. Dan has
and commentating on stepped out of the
other people’s sailing shadow of his dad,
ability, the ACO Musto Ian, who was one of
Skiff World Championship was my the early pioneers of
opportunity to apply that wisdom to my the class and has won
own sailing ventures. Safe to say that loads of stuff in the
it’s much easier to pick holes in other Musto Skiff and other
people’s boathandling and tactical errors fleets, including a
than it is to avoid making your own! Prince of Wales victory
Turning up at Lake Garda with very in the International 14.
limited practice time in a Musto Skiff Even if the Aussies
TIM OLIN
is a bit silly, but – it’s Lake Garda! In didn’t win this time,
a Musto Skiff! Having raced here a they have started to
number of times in Laser 5000s, 49ers Drone footage was used as set a trend for pulling
and International 14s, it had been a
decade since my last pilgrimage to
evidence against one sailor who hit up their centreboards
and rudders even
this incredible Mecca for all things the pin end of the startline on his in quite light winds.
outdoors. There are so many fun ways
to put yourself in mortal danger in
way to winning that particular race Dan was notable for
having a lot of rudder
Garda – extreme mountain biking, base up and yet still going
jumping, mountain climbing, let alone the second or third row. Upwind and Above very quickly, which just goes to show
Battling for the
the watersports – it’s a wonder that downwind, it was about hooking into front row lead in
that, just because it’s there, doesn’t mean
Red Bull hasn’t bought the place and the best breeze on either side of the lake, the 97-strong fleet you have to push it all down all the time!
at Lake Garda
painted the town red, blue and silver. and finding the shortest path across the I’ve long been a fan of pulling up the
Based on my previous Musto Skiff middle, which tended to be quite a bit daggerboard in strong winds - it makes
Worlds in Weymouth three years softer. In a lightweight asymmetric like you go faster and you don’t have to work
ago, I’d probably get good starts, sail the Musto, a knot of extra breeze can the mainsheet so hard. What’s not to
fast upwind and then proceed to easily translate into a knot of extra boat like? The rudder I don’t really understand
capsize my way down the run, falling speed. Picking your moment to cross ‘the so much, but I tried it and it doesn’t
in time after time on the gybes. Doldrums’ was a critical decision point. seem to make much difference one way
But this turned out not to be the case. Like many high performance classes, or the other, from what I could tell.
The gybing has improved, although the Worlds is the time when we get We were lucky to get some incredible
some of the other skills seemed to have to find out who is top dog between photos from a bunch of great
deserted me on this occasion. I thought the Europeans and Antipodeans. Jon photographers at the event, as well as
the port tack start option would be Newman came to Garda as the reigning some beautifully shot aerial drone footage
the magic button to launch me into world champion having won on home from Fleye, one of the up-and-coming
the top 10 up the first beat. However, waters in Perth earlier this year. In specialists who I wrote about in this
many more of my fellow Skiffers had Europe, Bruce Keen has been the man magazine a few months ago. Not only
the same idea, and were executing to beat for some years and was the did Fleye provide some pretty pictures,
the plan much more effectively. In winner of the 2012 Worlds, the biggest Watch aerial
but, I believe, their footage was used as
any case, the port tack option into the entry yet with 105 boats in Weymouth. footage from the evidence against one sailor who hit the
Worlds at
cliffs on the right-hand side wasn’t the Bruce wasn’t in Perth to defend his title, yachtsand
pin end of the startline on his way to
bankable winner that I remember from so the question was whether he would yachting.co.uk winning that particular race. Nailed by
previous trips to the lake. The fabled be good enough to fend off Jon and the the drone, he was stripped of his race
‘Ora’ breeze didn’t really kick in with rest of the Aussies. We got that answer win, and was fortunate that he was only
the strength that was expected, making on the first day when Bruce launched Musto Skiff sailor
penalised with a discardable DSQ and
for a much more tactical, moderate airs into a big lead with scores of 1,1,2. Andy Rice has not a non-discardable DNE on his score
unparalleled
regatta than we’d been gearing up for. The Stokes Bay sailor never looked knowledge of
line. As well as bringing us some great
It was a short startline for 97 boats, back after that and dominated the the dinghy sailing footage, perhaps drones could become the
scene, from
and you had to book your slot early or championship. Jon had to settle for grassroots to
all-seeing eye in the sky that helps keep
accept that you were going to start in second, with 22-year old Dan Trotter Olympic level our self-policing sport more honest.

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PHOTO: LLOYD IMAGES
FEATURE IMOCA 60
READY FOR
LIFT-OFF?
With the lastest generation of
foil-assisted IMOCA 60s hitting the
water, JAMES BOYD gets the inside
scoop on the design concepts at
the heart of these ocean flyers
19
IMOCA 60 FEATURE
O
ne day every boat world in the Vendée Globe in one Facing page AC72 from the water. Similar and
Banque Populaire
will fly.” The late, year’s time, the IMOCA 60s have taken VIII’s hull was first
increasingly efficient foil arrangements
great Eric Tabarly’s a step along the foiling road as well. designed for max are now fitted to the AC45s, and will be
power; foils were
prophecy seems Their latest generation boats are fitted then added after
for the new generation flying 49-50ft
to be coming with L-shaped retractable foils, which catamarans to be raced in the final Cup
partially true, following the increased several teams with older generation match in Bermuda in 2017, as well
airborne antics of racing multihulls, boats are considering retrofitting. as other classes such as the GC32.
fuelled by the incredible flying AC72s In fact this evolution should come as In the monohull world, designers have
of the last America’s Cup. Now, no surprise as it follows a similar path to been in a similar situation as they have
slowly, it’s the turn of monohulls to the big racing multis. In the late 1990s drawn the daggerboards necessary to
get their piece of foiling action. the ORMA 60 trimarans began fitting accompany canting keels. Early canting
So far this year, we have seen the curved lifting foils in their leeward keelboats in the 1990s mostly had twin
Quant 23, fitted with the latest iteration floats to reduce wetted surface area and toed out boards, so the leeward one
of Hugh Welbourn’s Dynamic Stability prevent the leeward bow burying – the would be vertical in the water when the
System foils that have elevated this cause of their frequent pitchpoling. boat heeled – an arrangement solely
innovative Swiss scow clear of the Through the 33rd and 34th America’s to reduce leeway. In the 2000s, boards
water. More ambitiously perhaps, Cups, developments of these foils caused became more vertical in the boat, so that
given that they are due to be sailed them to generate increased lift, enough when it heeled, the boards would become
singlehanded non-stop around the to raise the Emirates Team New Zealand inclined, providing some vertical lift.
MARK LLOYD
ALEX THOMSON’S VENDÉE GLOBE AMBITION

While there have been plenty of British world race lie solely with Alex Thomson experience under his belt, Thomson’s
solo sailors who’ve participated in and his Hugo Boss campaign. aim now is to do what MacArthur and
the Vendée Globe, with good results, This will be the Gosport-based Golding didn’t manage and become the
Ellen MacArthur second in 2000, Mike sailor’s fourth attempt at the Vendée Vendée Globe’s first British – or rather,
Golding third (finishing without a keel) Globe, following two when he didn’t the race’s first non-French – winner.
in 2004, today British hopes to finally finish, and his excellent third place in On paper, Thomson’s campaign
put an end to French dominance in 2012-13, when he was first home sailing looks the business. After finishing
the singlehanded non-stop round the an older generation boat. With that third last time he and his team now

YVAN ZEDDA
have the experience and the Hamilton and David Coulthard

confidence to believe they can sailing with them in the past.
do it. They have good backing But for this campaign the F1
from Hugo Boss and this time relationship is deeper. While Ben
have additional long term support Ainslie Racing may have hired
for their campaign from another former McLaren boss Martin
leading German brand, Mercedes Whitmarsh as CEO, Alex Thomson
Benz. The campaign this time is Racing now has former McLaren
about giving themselves the best chief mechanic and Williams race
chance, whilst taking a more ‘risk team manager, Peter Vale as its
averse’ attitude than in previous performance manager. Already
editions. Rather than go with with the last Vendée Globe they
another designer they have gone adopted the F1 policy of ‘life-ing’
to VPLP-Verdier, the winning naval their equipment, which may have
architects from the last Vendée contributed to their boat reaching
Globe, and have obtained their the finish line in one piece.
latest design. Despite temptation, “The biggest development
they have resisted going out on on all the new boats is the foils,
a limb with their new boat. but I think the jury’s out as to
“We have a hull of our own, we whether they’re a good thing, so
are the most developed hull-wise,” we’re looking forward to trying
says Thomson. “We’ve pushed the them out,” said Thomson, shortly
chamfer on the bow a long way, before his new boat launched.
which is interesting from an aero, “Probably these new boats aren’t
hydro, wake and windage point of going to be quite as good upwind,
view. The boat looks very striking.” but in theory with the foils and
It most certainly does with its being lighter when powered up
black hull and deck, decorated with less ballast, they should
with a hand-painted silver be quicker off the breeze.”
hexagon pattern, over the special The first test for the new Hugo
BASF-developed paint that uses Boss will be the Transat Jacques
MARK LLOYD
cunning technology enabling it Vabre starting on 25 October.

to behave as if it were white paint For this doublehanded race
(it is black but reflects heat). Thomson is sailing once again same number of older generation says Thomson of the race. “It’s
With their Hugo Boss with Guillermo Altadill and will be boats capable of winning. about finishing and learning and
connections, the team has ties in a field of 20 boats, including “We just need to make sure making sure we get as much as
with Formula 1, having had Lewis five of the six new ones and the our expectations are realistic,” we can as opposed to winning it.”

FEATURE IMOCA 60
Off-centreline boards
Roll on to 2012 and Francois Gabart’s new generation boats have four tanks with
Vendée Globe winner Macif had boards around two tonnes capacity per side. This
which were toed inwards, providing as
much vertical lift as leeway resistance.
means that there are fewer potential ‘gear
changes’ and trimming options with the
provided righting moment
Macif ’s boards were also positioned well
off centreline, causing the vertical lift they
ballast. With no 10 degree rule, the water
ballast tanks are now located in the sides
in addition to side force
generated to provide righting moment again, just above the chines (in order to via vertical lift
in addition to the side force generated. lower the water ballast’s centre of gravity).
But the biggest change has been
LOGICAL STEPS several key parts becoming one-
So the boards fitted to the latest IMOCA design: keel fin, hydraulic keel canting Below The first generation includes Safran,
The second
60s are the logical next step, at a time mechanisms and masts, where there are generation of new
Banque Populaire VIII (built at CDK
when a performance boost is urgently two options – fixed with spreaders or a 60s are marginally Composites) and Vento de Sardegna
narrower and
needed, following the latest amendments rotating wing with deck spreaders (in more easily driven
(built by Persico, for Andrea Mura).
to the IMOCA 60 rule. As usual, these fact, all the new boats have the latter). According to Quentin Lucet, these are
changes occurred after the last Vendée The aim of all this was to decrease “trying to be as powerful as possible
Globe, the rule simplifying stability the cost of the new IMOCA 60 and to using the constraints of the rule in
requirements – in particular, gone is improve reliability, although to date it terms of beam and maximum righting
the famous ‘10 degree rule’, introduced has royally failed to achieve the former moment – i.e. just in terms of hull
in the mid-1980s after the first BOC objective and the school remains out on shape, because at the time we started
Challenge to limit movable ballast. the latter. Plus, the one-design parts have building them, we were not sure we
According to VPLP designer Quentin resulted in new boats coming out some would go with foils and the boats had
Lucet, the upshot of this is that the latest 150kg heavier, causing concern that they to be a step forwards from the previous
boats are now aiming for maximum will be no faster than their predecessors. generation like Macif and Virbac Paprec.”
righting moment at 25 degrees of heel, The second generation – Edmond de
rather than across all heel angles. THREE GENERATIONS Rothschild and St Michel-Virbac (built
The number of water ballast tanks is While all of the new IMOCA 60s are by Multiplast) – are marginally narrower
now also restricted with the result that, from VPLP-Verdier, this being the third and more easily driven. Edmond de
compared to the previous generation of four-year IMOCA cycle that these design Rothschild’s skipper Seb Josse says of
‘water tankers’, which in theory could load houses have worked together, their latest his boat: “The idea is that it is better in
on board up to five tonnes of water, the designs fall into three generations. transitions. It is easier to sail, so if the
THIERRY MARTINEZ

themselves. Safran and Banque Populaire
VIII were roundly beaten by older boats
in the Rolex Fastnet Race and showed
dramatically different performance
characteristics to the older IMOCA 60s.
According to Lucet, in ideal
conditions, the foils can add 2-3 knots to
performance. The question is when, and
answers from each team on this subject
vary greatly. Essentially, compared to
previous generation boats, the new
generation show giant gains when
reaching, perform the same downwind,
but upwind are one knot slower and
don’t point as high. And this is not
C/O BANQUE POPULAIRE

all – for the foils to function, wind and
boat speed are required. As Safran’s new
skipper Morgan Lagravière states: “The
foil starts to work at 15 knots [wind
speed], but it depends on the angle of the
wind. Typically the foil works between
90 and 135 degrees and the stronger the
wind, the better.”
FLYING INTO THE FUTURE

While there is agreement that foils in the
IMOCA 60 fleet are an inevitability; less
agreement that some day all IMOCA
60s will fully fly; the problem facing
teams is whether a year is enough to
optimise their foils and new boats
before next autumn’s Vendée Globe.
Or perhaps all that we’ve seen so far
isn’t relevant. Seb Josse observes that
even October’s Transat Jacques Vabre
JEAN MARIE LIOT/DPPI
may not provide conclusive answers.

“These boats are not built for the Fastnet,
not even the Transat. They’re built to
win the Vendée Globe – that’s it.”
wind drops off five knots, you don’t Top between the boats due to their having 2004 Vendée Globe winner Vincent
Banque Populaire
need to make a sail change, because it’s VIII powering
different beams and heel characteristics. Riou, skipper of the currently non-foiling
a little bit lighter and has less drag.” downwind in This L-J foil arrangement is also a PRB, believes that the IMOCA rule
foil-assist mode
The final generation is Alex Thomson’s compromise, the principle restriction needs to change as, like the AC72 rule
new Green Marine-built Hugo Boss, Above being the IMOCA 60 rule, which limits was, it is written on the assumption that
Safran and Banque
which is narrower still and has a much Populaire VIII appendages to five (two rudders, one its boats won’t be foiling. “I think it is a
larger hull-deck chamfer forward than are essentially canting keel, two daggerboards/foils). good solution to go foiling for the future,
sisterships, but
the other boats. In fact the boat has have different foils So like the foils on the America’s Cup but we need to decide that together and
been designed more around the foil cats, those on the new IMOCA 60s are to change the rule for foiling. If you
than the other boats, as Quentin Lucet attempting to provide both vertical lift want to foil with an IMOCA boat you
explains: “When we started the hull and prevent leeway (and are positioned need daggerboards and foils – seven
geometry of Hugo Boss we were more well down to leeward so that the vertical appendages – like Rambler 88. Upwind
confident to go for foils than for the lift translates into added righting you have the daggerboards and when
previous ones. So it is more orientated moment). However the IMOCA 60s are the boat is going fast you can introduce
towards foil use than the other ones.” doing this less efficiently, as adjusting the foil for righting moment. But we
All of the new boats are fitted with the rake of the boards while racing don’t know, because you need righting
retractable foils with a shape somewhere is prohibited under IMOCA rules. moment for upwind and upwind
between an L and a J. These protrude the foil is not a good solution.”
from the hull just below the chine, at 45 PROVING PERFORMANCE At present it is still early days for
degrees, the foil tips pointing upwards And to date, aside from the images the foiling IMOCA 60 fleet, possibly
– one additional aim being that the More IMOCA 60
of the Gitana team’s new Edmond too early. Ultimately it seems clear
windward foil is fully clear of the water photos and videos de Rothschild thundering along that this is their future, as Tabarly
available online at
when retracted. According to Lucet, yachtsand
partially out of the water, the new foil- predicted, but there still remains a
all the arrangements differ slightly yachting.co.uk borne IMOCA 60s have yet to prove long way to go before we get there.

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DINGHY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
HEROES
& HIGHLIGHTS
It’s been a terrific summer of dinghy
national championships, typified by close
racing, spectacular socials, and plenty of
lessons for sailors, no matter what their
position in the fleet. PAULA IRISH picks out
the highlights – together with inspiration
to carry forward for next season
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TIM OLIN
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2Calm under
pressure
The Noble Marine Streaker
Nationals at Weymouth and
Portland National Sailing
Academy were among the many
championships where the racing
went right down to the wire
In a duel for the top spot in the 48-boat
fleet, Tom Gillard and Ian Jones each
had three firsts and three seconds, and
needed to win the final race for the title.
With a commotion at the committee
boat end of the line, Ian fell foul to an
individual recall which saw him out of
contention, while Tom was third around
the windward mark, then by the end
of the last beat up to the finish, had
worked his way to another race win, to
take victory by just one point over Ian.
Keeping cool under pressure would
also stand Tom in good stead on
his way to eventually winning the
Fireball Worlds this summer with crew
TIM OLIN
1 Winning in style 3 Lift off!
Bruce Keen from Stokes Bay SC counted 10 bullets for an emphatic The inaugural Magic Marine RS
victory at the Harken UK Musto Skiff Nationals in Torbay Aero National Championships
at Weymouth and Portland
The 12-race series hosted by Paignton SC saw can't work this out yourself, then ask others. National Sailing Academy saw
73 boats competing just a year
Bruce with a clean sweep after two discards, As a minimum you should have learnt what you
on from the boat’s launch
in conditions ranging from 5-8 knots and need to work on the next time you go sailing.
big waves to a final day full-on blast with nnKeep notes of what you learn, otherwise Following 11 nip-and-tuck races over
gusts up to 30 knots for the 41-boat fleet. you will make the same mistakes next three days of varied winds, from a docile
So what does it take to get ahead with such time. The less time you spend on the 4 knots up to 18 knots of excitement,
mastery at a nationals? Bruce recommends: water, the more important this is. Brightlingsea’s Will Taylor won the
nnNever give up. Everyone has a bad start first-ever RS Aero 5 national title ahead
nnTime on the water should always take priority or goes the wrong way at some stage.
but make sure it is well spent. A one-hour Often it is these races that are critical
session working on boat handling can be to deciding a championship result.
more beneficial than 10 hours of racing. nnIf you want to be good in all conditions
nnRead the venue guide beforehand (and/ you need to sail in all conditions. An
or speak to the locals). While they won't obvious but often overlooked fact. If you
be 100 per cent accurate all the time, at only ever choose to sail in 15 knot sea
least they can give you an idea of what breezes, then you can't expect to win races
to look out for. This gave me a good win when it is blowing 5 knots offshore!
on the first day, when the wind direction
changed and many people were still copying
what had worked in the previous races.
nnBe ready to learn on every leg of the course.
Use your previous experience as a basis for
your set-up, strategy and sailing style, but be
constantly on the lookout for what can be
improved. Why did a boat get to the top mark
or bottom mark first? Was it due to a wind
shift, wind bend, more pressure, tide, rig set-up,
boat handling, position in boat, sailing style?
TIM OLIN
Look at what others are doing and if you still
28 Yachts & Yachting November 2015

Richard Anderton, after a BFD and an
uncharacteristic 10th left them with
a steep uphill climb to the podium.
So how do you keep calm and carry
on when dealing with championship
pressure? “Take every race as it comes,”
says Tom. “Don’t get too wound up in the
points early on and what other people
are doing, try and ignore all that and just
KAREN LANGSTON
concentrate on yourself, at least until

the very end and the last race or two.
“Don’t concentrate on the series too
much until you really need to. Every nnMake sure you’re really clean in going what your rival might do and how to
race is a new championship effectively. through all the processes of a normal counter that. For example: Where can
Don’t get bothered about where race: unless they attack you, sail it like I position myself best so they can’t
someone else is on the course, or get it’s a regular race, obviously keeping take advantage of me on the course
too bogged down if they’re winning whoever you need to behind you. and sail me off? Consider staying
and you’re in whatever position, just do nnLook at your points situation near the committee boat end, and
the best you can in every single race.” before the finale: start thinking making sure you’re on starboard.
If it does all come down to an about whether you attack them or nnMake sure you are in control:
end-of-regatta showdown, Tom whether they might attack you. channel pressure into assertiveness,
has the following suggestions: nnRun through scenarios beforehand for rather than aggressiveness.
of Henry Jameson and Matthew Caiger. Above It was one of the biggest national
Ian Jones leads
International 14 world champion eventual winner,
championships of the summer, and
Glen Truswell led the charge in the 7 Tom Gillard, at the class chairman Peter Townend puts
Streaker Nationals
fleet, battling it out with RS500 world this phenomenal take-off for the class
champion Peter Barton, with Jack Below down to the quality of the boat, and
The first ever RS
Holden third. And in the RS Aero 9 Aero Nationals ran its strong links with the RS youth
fleet, Antigua SC’s Luke Deegan claimed alongside the RS classes; this has seen joint training
Tera championship
victory ahead of David Rickard and dates for RS Aero and Tera sailors,
Simon Hiscocks. Deegan also won the plus combined events like the RS Tera
RS Aero Challenge Cup, in which a Worlds/RS Aero Eurocup in Holland
mass start for the first race each day and then the nationals in Weymouth.
produced an additional PY series, “So many of the children’s parents are
with Debbie Degge the top lady. sailors and it seems mad that they go to
all these events but don’t really get the
chance to sail themselves. They give up
sailing at their local club, and go on tour
with their kids. We hoped if we could
PAUL ROBSON
integrate with the youth boats, we may

get some of the parents buying Aeros
– so the kids do their training and the shore for when their children came in.”
parents join in with the Aero training – Peters describes the RS Aero as
and that was actually quite successful. “a real sailor’s boat” in terms of its
“That’s why the nationals on this responsiveness, with the lightweight
occasion was coupled with the Tera hull and carbon rig making it exciting
championships. Instead of taking their to sail, while catering for a broad range
child, standing on the sidelines and of sailors through the rigs. “At the
watching, the parents are actually in a nationals, sailors ranged from aged 11
position to go sailing themselves. And we to 67 and weighed from 40kg to over
tried to mirror everything, so while the 100kg. The fleet also has a friendly and
kids were on their course racing, we were welcoming ethos. While the racing was
out on the other course, and each day we extremely competitive, there was almost
were trying to get the Aeros coming in an ‘after you’ aspect on the water which
FRANCES PETERS
at the end just prior to the Teras coming made it fun,” says Peter. “We’ve got a
in, so the parents were always on the fantastic bunch of people in the class.”

4 Family footsteps
Fergus Barnham followed in his parents’ footsteps when he took the
2000 class national championship title at South Caernarvonshire YC
Jasper and Laura Barnham are three- is as slick as it can be. With Mum, super
times winners of the 2000 Nationals, crew, it’s generally been competitions; we
and Fergus, sailing with Serena de won an open together at Dell Quay and did
Nahlik, was all-conquering at this the Grafham GP a couple of years ago.”
CHRIS JORDAN
summer’s championships; the pair had His parents’ experience of the class
a storming week in Abersoch to count inspired Fergus to follow them into it.
eight bullets from the 10-race series. He says the 2000 is the most popular
It was an impressive scoreline in the boat at their home club, Snettisham, and
43-boat fleet at the LDC and Noble Marine “being able to race against the national
sponsored nationals. “Dad was over the champion week in, week out, gave us a
moon,” says Fergus. “He said he was not lot of motivation to be as good as them”.
surprised we won and always thought “We have competed a lot against each
we could do it. He just didn’t think we other, down at Snettisham and on the
would go out and win eight races. We circuit. Mum and Dad used to win all
were just as surprised as he was!” the time; I think they went through the
So did the family pedigree in the class 2012 and 2013 season undefeated at
help? Fergus has done various sailing with all the 2000 events. But now I think it
both of his parents. “With Dad it’s always would be interesting to see what would
been training, getting him to watch my happen, and Serena and I are looking
technique whilst crewing for me and fine- forward to defending our title against
CHRIS JORDAN
tuning all the manoeuvres so everything them in Castle Cove next year!”
5 Be prepared
Jonathan Saunders won the Blaze
Nationals in a 35-strong fleet at Hayling
Island SC – and in his prize-giving speech
gave particular thanks to those who’d
helped to mend his repeatedly failing boat
He had in fact taken special care before
the championship to ensure his boat was
fully up to speed. But when he got to the
nationals, two kicker blocks exploded
and his centreboard downhaul failed.
“It feels like winning the lottery in reverse,”
rues Jonathan. “You’ve spent hours prepping
the boat, you’ve diligently replaced suspicious
items, the hull is polished, the rig is tuned
and yet, in spite of it all, as you make your
way to the starting area you suddenly hear the
IAIN MCLUCKIE
terrible sound of a piece of hardware dying.

“It happened three times, in two days. Two of
the three failures were brand-new components, losing focus, helping me to work out how nnFinally, if the worst does happen, keep
rigged precisely because their predecessors much time I had to fashion a fix. In the calm and look at your options. Can you
were getting on a bit and I didn’t want to end I got away with it, but the heartache of fashion a repair on the water? Would it
take any risks with high tension rigging. thinking I’d thrown a championship because of be better to sacrifice a race and make
“What happened? I didn’t test them. I spent maintenance will stay with me for a long time.” a full repair on shore? Can you live
nearly two full days getting the boat up to scratch Following on from his experience, without the damaged equipment?
and in those two days the hull never touched Jonathan has a trio of takeaway tips: “All hardware, from forestay to foils, will
the water. If I’d run the new gear in for even nnReplace suspicious/ageing kit before eventually fail. Sadly, it seems to be the
one race, disaster could have been averted. you think it is in danger of failing. law of the ocean that if it's going to fail, it's
“Now I was very lucky, I had help with the nnTest that kit in race conditions going to fail in the middle of an important
repairs and only sacrificed one race. Crucially, I as thoroughly as you can before championship,” concludes Jonathan. “So check
also had someone stopping me from completely going to a championship. it, replace it and test it. Then go racing.”

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7 Old v new
The Osprey Nationals at Highcliffe
SC saw triumph for wooden
boats and an old partnership
Martin Cooney and Peter Frith
have sailed 10 Osprey Nationals
together and showed the value of
a well-established partnership in
taking their third Nationals title.
All of the top four boats were wooden
in the 34-boat fleet, demonstrating
their competitiveness against the
more recent FRP Ospreys, and Peter,
whose boat is 18 years old, says: “We
quite like the fact that we are sailing
an older boat which potentially is
not as competitive, but is still able to
mostly take on the newer class boat.”
Peter has upgraded his boat with a
carbon rig and sails the same as the
Hartley Mark IV, and says both the class
and its builder, Hartley Boats, have taken
great care with Osprey development to
ensure old boats remain competitive
alongside their modern counterparts
– soon to include the Hartley Mark V
CHARLOTTE KEELING
– including mixing up the courses
to cater for the strengths of each.
“We make a big effort to make sure
it’s a fairly level playing field,” he says.
6 Returning legends Martin and Peter have a hugely
successful track record in the Osprey,
Now and again classes see hotshots jumping in for their national championships, bringing and their partnership in the boat and
an added dimension to the racing and giving the regulars a real run for their money friendship off the water is likewise
a winning factor in their sailing.
The Seavolution B14 Nationals at Stokes Bay makes everybody work that much harder and “We do it almost on autopilot
SC saw returning legends Nick Craig and it sharpens up the front end of the fleet. but at the same time you’ve got
Ben McGrane taking first and second overall “It also raises the profile of the class across a
with their respective crews Tom Pygall and greater band of people than just the skiff section,
Oliver Wells, ahead of top team Mark Watts because the likes of Nick and Ben sail many
and Chris Bishop, close behind in third. different types of boats. Like in the Merlins, if
The B14 fleet’s Mark Barnes says the return you get one or two people who are doing multiple
of Nick and Ben, who have both sailed B14s classes like Nick coming in, it drags two or three
before, is both a compliment to the quality other people in because they want to gauge
of the class and brings benefits: “It adds a bit themselves against who they consider to be their
more spice to the racing. Nick and Ben haven’t best combatants on the water at the time.”
had it their own way, but they have won. It Another benefit from this movement of
top sailors between classes is the learning and
development opportunities it brings to the fleet
through the sharing of ideas: “They’ve been playing
with the latest variants in development classes
like the Merlin, and they come and in it’s a fresh
pair of eyes... you find that maybe they’ll explore
something that hasn’t been done,” says Mark.
“The B14 is constantly developing subtly
behind the scenes and the bottom line is the teams
we’ve got to beat are the southern hemisphere
guys, and if we don’t work as a group then they
will beat us, because they work as a group. The
idea is we go to the Worlds at Garda and try to
make sure the top five boats are European.”

to communicate,” says Peter, who At the nationals it enabled them to
explains that this probably enabled come out ahead from a tricky leeward
them to avoid capsizing when their mark rounding; they were lying fifth but
rudder was cavitating with a damaged needed to finish third for the title, with
pintle during the first race. the next day expected to be blown off,
He adds that attending training and successfully managed to overtake
for the first time ever also possibly two of their main rivals ahead of the
THIS PHOTO AND ABOVE: MIKE RICE/FOTOBOAT

helped them to win this year, with 50 yard dash to the finish: “Just having
class coaching prior to three events, that bit of training focussed us.”
including with Adam Bowers in It put them on equal points with Matt
Weymouth: “Even though we’ve been Burge and Phil Angrave and resulted
doing it forever, we really learnt a lot.” in them taking the title on countback.
8 Social winners
Every national championship needs great racing – and great socials! Above planets and Helen Miles’ hot air
The 57-boat fleet at the Zhik and Coast Watersports Scorpion Nationals The Osprey
balloon winning the Peaches Trophy,
Nationals, where
at Lyme Regis SC had it all – including wind and waves, bobbing about the top four boats named after the late Rob Cocker, a
with some crazy shifts, and many evenings of celebrating in the club were all wooden
much loved Scorpion sailor who was
Facing page, a legend in the drag beauty contests,
main picture
Race officer Allan Tyler and his team had It was blasted into space on a firework The B14 Nationals his stage name being Peaches.
a busy time, not least moving marks, and and replaced with The Bangers, a string attracted several Nationals organiser Linda Wolfenden
guest appearances
the nine-race series saw seven different of plastic sausages; Catherine Maguire says: “The Scorpion class is quite famous
race winners, making for a close set of was the first winner for forgetting the for its social side. Obviously sailing is
results, with Andy McKee and Chris class flag, which had to be made from the most important thing but when folk
Massey taking the title ahead of Tom a Vileda duster and some red shorts. are deciding what nationals to do, the
Jeffcoate/Tom Pygall in second, and In addition to the daily prize guarantee of a great week socially does
Pete Gray/Rich Pepperdine in third. giving, which rolls down the fleet, and pull the big boys in. Chris Turner, Flying
The week’s evening entertainment presentation of The Bangers, other Fifteen world champion, comes to the
meanwhile started with a retirement socials included the fiercely contested Scorpion Nationals for his holiday.”
party for The Pecker, a rubber chicken annual Denchfield Quiz, run by the
For more round-ups from the rest
used at previous Scorpion nationals as fleet’s cleverest family, and an Up In The of the summer’s championships,
a daily prize for under-achievement. Air fancy dress, including lampshade see Clubs & Classes, pages 86-91

supportin
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g
We
BART’S
BASH
ACTION For the second time, on 20 September,
a worldwide showing of tens of
thousands of participant sailors turned
out in a huge show of support for the
Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation.
Olympic gold medallist Andrew ‘Bart’
Simpson was remembered, and funds
raised for the sailing charity founded in
his name. Here’s our pick of the action
IMAGE: MARTIN ALLEN/BART’S BASH
34
FEATURE BART’S BASH REVIEW
W
e sailors often talk heroes throughout the world excites.
about inclusion, But it was inspiring to think that, 20
accessibility years in the future at the Olympics
and grassroots or even just ahead of a local regatta
engagement. Step someone will ask some of the sailors
into any sailing club in the world, about their first sailing memory, and
approach the nearest sailor and they they will reply “well, it was Bart’s
will tell you what needs to be done Bash”. Putting aside any Guinness
to improve our sport. Against this World Records, the stunning number
background Bart’s Bash truly inspires, of participants, the phenomenal
and it inspired by action once again quantity of metres sailed (32,479,037
this year. From the local club with more metres!) surely that one statement is
sailors out on the water than usual, more important than anything else.
to the youngsters getting their first It is notable that of the many photos
taste of this fascinating and addictive that poured into the Y&Y office
sport, the event once more cut to the following Bart’s Bash 2015, the most
heart of what sailing is all about. striking fact is that sailors are smiling
For sure the draw of competing and having fun. Bart himself would
against Olympians and America’s Cup no doubt have approved.
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BART’S BASH REVIEW FEATURE
Bart’s Bash around the world

OMAN
Rashid Al Kindi, Oman Sail’s
national youth team manager: “Bart’s
Bash is a wonderful opportunity to join the
wider sailing community and show our shared
passion for a sport that has transformed the
lives of so many young people. Andrew Simpson
was an Olympic gold and silver medallist, as well
as an America’s Cup sailor. He believed that you
should never give up on achieving your goals
and through sailing, Oman Sail is able to create
opportunities for young Omani sailors
to fulfil their dreams, represent the
Sultanate internationally and give
back to their country.”
BERMUDA
Oracle Team
USA held their
own regatta in
Foiling Moths
USA
Artemis Racing
took part at Encinal
Yacht Club, Alameda,
San Francisco
SOUTH AFRICA
These kids from a local
township have been given the
opportunity to go sailing through the
Foundation’s grant-giving process.
BRAZIL This has only been made possible thanks to
Members of the the funds that have been raised by supporters.
British Sailing Team Elfie Holden, centre manager at the academy
swapped boats for said: “The kids had a ball during Bart’s Bash.
the event in Rio They sailed, swam and played on the
beach. Again I was told it is almost like
Christmas. Wow: to see them all
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together made my day.”
36 yachtsandyachting.co.uk
UK snapshots
UK BIG SPLASH AT DRAYCOTE WATER SC
Beatrice Sanger, aged “It was wonderful to see 67 boats out on the water,” said
8, from Southampton in the UK club spokesman Jeremy Atkins. “Our new RS Tera world
had never sailed before Bart’s Bash. She champion Harrison Pye was in the thick of it, but the day
entered the event with her family. Beatrice was also about the many people who aren’t championship
came off the boat after sailing on the Olympic racers and don’t venture out on the race course outside
waters in Portland Harbour, at the Andrew Simpson the club’s Get Racing programme. It was great to see so
Sailing Centre, so enthused about the experience that many of them inspired to be out there by Bart’s Bash.”
she went straight over to sign up for the Bart’s Buoy After the Bart’s Bash race, young sailors (and some
Race. Following that she’s well and truly caught the adults) attempted the expertly designed sailing assault
bug and since then her father has contacted Weston course; sailing Picos to pick up balls from moored Fun
Sailing Club and is looking at booking Beatrice on Boats and a Dart 16, sailing backwards and running across
to a sailing course in the October half term. He a raft of boats, concluding with a capsize to duck under a
says that if she has found a sport that will limbo finish line. Katie Byne and Millie Irish drifted the
give her a lifetime of enjoyment, like he fastest through this final obstacle to claim the win and,
has seen it give so many others, CHINA judging from the shouting and splashing, the youth and
he’ll be very happy The ISAF Sailing junior contingent of Draycote (below) had a great time!
World Cup used the
medal races as their
Bart’s Bash
BOSHAM SC OUT IN FORCE

Bosham Sailing Club members once again turned
out in force to support the 2015 Bart’s Bash, with 60
boats and 90 competitors – from octogenarians to five-
AUSTRALIA year olds – enjoying perfect conditions. Race officer
Chelsea Williams (see Mike Brooke, whose son was at school with Andrew
Bart’s Bash digimag) won Simpson, ran a ‘Three Creeks Challenge’ with Bosham’s
her event sailing an O’pen fast handicap fleet racing up the Emsworth Channel,
Bic at South Lake Macquarie the medium fleet racing up the Thorney Channel and
Amateur Sailing Club. Australian the slow division heading to Furzefield Creek.
ambassador Iain ‘Goobs’ Jensen Meanwhile, the Bosham Optimists took part in a team
presented her with some BB relay race off the quay round two buoys that were used
merchandise for winning at Weymouth in the Olympics, and several cruisers came
AUSTRALIA
the event alongside dressed overall adding to the festive spirit
Haylee Outteridge
of the day. Donations and an auction raised a total of
sailed with British sailor
£1,420 for the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation.
Stevie Morrison’s sister
Debbie who isn’t a
ROTHERHAM SC ADDS VARIETY
sailor as her ‘buddy’
A 4.9 knot southwesterly breeze, a glimmer of blue sky, a
heron looking on, and young grebes feeding set the scene at
NEW
the picturesque reservoir. Teams comprised sailors – young,
ZEALAND
older, experienced and novice – in a variety of boats.
Once again kicked
Several new members gave the more experienced
off this year’s event
sailors a run for their money, causing them to desperately
at Wakatere
speed up! Chris Cooper in his Phantom got a cracking
Boating Club
start, eventually lapping everyone, and on corrected
time, he shared the overall win with singlehanded Firefly
sailor, Greg. Another new member, Richard, sailing a
Laser for only the second time, impressed spectators
with a dry capsize right in front of the OD box!

BART’S BASH REVIEW FEATURE
SHOREHAM & LANCING RACE

On the south coast for Bart’s Bash
this year a warm sun delivered
ideal late-summer/early-autumn
conditions, writes Toby Heppell.
As last year, my club, Shoreham
SC teamed up with Lancing which
runs racing just down the coast,
providing a bumper turnout for
Bart’s Bash. It does, however mean a
sail down the coast in order to join
in – a task made all the trickier by an
almost total lack of wind early on!
The wind filled a little for the en-
masse start from Lancing’s fixed line
and built throughout the day.
As with the previous year the racing
was excellent and I’m pleased we have
the option to join with another club in
order to make the day feel extra special.
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But the real enjoyment is simply the
number of people on the water and
the attitude of those competing. Gone
were the grumbles and complaints,
to be replaced with a vast array of
boats on the water enjoying some late
summer sun and friendly competition.
WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND BUZZ

FUN AT LEIGH & LOWTON BLACKWATER SPRINT Top Bart’s Bash was preceded at Weymouth
Ben Ainslie and
For this year’s Bart’s Bash race, flags An armada of boats of all shapes and Matt Cornwell
and Portland National Sailing Academy
began to flutter into life as a light sizes took part in a long distance swapped their by a charity dinner on the Saturday
AC45 for a 49er
southerly breeze filled in, was allowed race, specially organised by a joint FX at Weymouth
evening, with VIP Iain Percy as guest
to steady and then 42 boats set out. committee of sailing clubs on the River speaker and auctioneer, writes Georgie
Above
Those at one end of the line who Blackwater. The sprint started off the Weymouth was Corlett-Pitt. At midnight, a live video
tacked off early benefited from more shores of picturesque Osea Island and again at the heart call with Wakatere SC in New Zealand
of Bart’s Bash 2015
pressure and were actually seen to saw over 90 boats on the startline. signalled the official global kick off.
be hiking hard up the first beat! The Blackwater race separated into a Sunday dawned with blue skies and
This split the fleet and class of boats dinghy and cruiser fleet, with the first a gentle breeze, as Ben Ainslie, Giles
up nicely and resulted in a mixed bag starting canon firing at 10.30am as the Scott, Matt Cornwell and countless other
of dinghies at the windward mark. cruisers headed downriver towards a well-known faces converged on the 150-
The RS400 of Richard Catchpole/Gary windward mark off Bradwell-on-Sea. boat startline alongside club and family
Coop just got in ahead of Matt Mee/ Then, 15 minutes later, a frenzied flotilla sailors. From foiling Moths to Optimists,
Emma Norris in their RS200. They of dinghies and catamarans followed, the race course was filled with every class
were followed by the Laser of John racing in the direction of Marconi Sailing imaginable, a truly inspiring sight – one
Wingeatt, Solo of Howard Green and Club and then around Osea Island. See a full review
that surely got a big thumbs up from
Albacore of Mike and Kay Banner. Favourable winds saw the first boat cross in our Bart’s Bart. Smiles radiated far and wide, and
Bash digimag at
Third overall, and first junior, was the the line in less than 30 minutes, although yachtsand
the shared enjoyment by all was really
Topper of Brandon Banner. the majority took about 90 minutes. yachting.co.uk something very special to experience.
BART’S BASH 2015 IN NUMBERS*

First club to race: First name added to First 10 clubs to enter results were:
Wakatere Boating the 2015 Bart’s Bash 1 The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, 6 Discovery Bay Yacht Club, Hong Kong
Club, New Zealand results system was: Australia 7 Royal Brunei Yacht Club, Brunei
Participants: 106 Skipper: Daniel Bromelow 2 Wakatere Boat Club, New Zealand 8 Tokyo Metropolitan Wakasu Yacht
Wind: 7-10 knots Club: The Royal Prince Alfred 3 South Cerney Sailing Club, UK Training Centre, Japan
Winner: Erica Dawson Yacht Club, Australia 4 Queen Mary Sailing Club, UK 9 Hillary’s Yacht Club, Australia
49er FX Boat class: 29er 5 Ullswater Yacht Club, UK 10 Aylesbury Sailing Club, UK
*Results were still coming in as we went to print!

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IN THE
LEOPARD'S
LAIR LOUAY HABIB was on board with
Mike Slade as the 100ft Maxi
stalked the Solent this summer
M
ike Slade’s 100ft Maxi, Since Queen Victoria asked one International 14s before his ability to
Leopard, is usually of her attendants to tell her who was lead the property market led to a thirst
spotted in the hunting second, yacht racing has been the for world records in sailing. He is one
grounds of the open chosen sport of leading industrialists. of sailing’s most charismatic characters
ocean; it is rare to The Vanderbilts versus Sir Thomas and, on board the powerful yacht, there
see the powerful, canting keel yacht Lipton, Ernesto Bertarelli versus is mutual respect for him among the
racing in the Solent. But this summer Larry Ellison, are prime examples crew. Many of the Leopard team have
saw her making a special appearance; from the America’s Cup. Although been sailing with Slade for decades,
interestingly, Leopard was one of the first Mike Slade has never competed in the none more so than boat captain, Chris
yachts to enter this year’s Royal Yacht America’s Cup, in the sailing world, Sherlock, who has been his right hand
Squadron Bicentenary International the name Leopard is notorious. man for over 23 years – surely one of
Regatta, a celebration of yacht racing in Slade still has a Wayfarer down the longest modern day owner/boat
the Solent, the sport’s ancestral home. in Cornwall and grew up racing captain partnerships in the sport.

FEATURE LEOPARD
racing, an absolute thrill for us all and

we enjoyed it, and we are most grateful
to the Squadron for putting it on.”
GAME OF CHESS
The final race of the RYS regatta
produced an epic encounter in the
western Solent for IRC One. A light,
shifting breeze with strong tides
provided a fascinating game of chess
between some of the world’s finest
high performance keelboats. Hap
Fauth’s Maxi 72 Bella Mente won the
battle of the wits early on, taking a
commanding lead, while Slade’s Leopard
stalked George David’s new Rambler
88, matching their choreography,
manoeuvre after manoeuvre.
“Rambler got us by just eight seconds;
it was a tremendous battle and one that
goes back over many years – and who
thought we would catch Bella Mente in
that race! They were miles ahead but we
pipped them to the line by 45 seconds;
it was very exciting racing. But you have
to remember with a boat the size of
Leopard or Rambler, racing around the
cans, hoisting an A2 means by the time
you put it up you are working out how
to get it down. These are complications
one has to work with and are all good
for honing one’s skills and toning up
the crew, particularly as we had the
Fastnet in mind and there’s then Les
Voiles de Saint Tropez to follow.
“The battle between Leopard and
Rambler goes back years; Leopard 3 had
the better of Rambler 90, then Rambler
100 arrived and was beating us until it
capsized in the 2011 Fastnet. After the
RYS Bicentenary Regatta we were talking
about the evolution of these boats. I
remember when we had Longabarda,
which was an IOR Maxi; we campaigned
her from 1993 and we were battling
against the new ILC Maxis, which were
PAUL WYETH
short-rigged but for the first time were

planing rather than displacement yachts
– that was a huge change in yacht design
Commenting on their ‘guest exciting form of racing – around the Above and overleaf and we are seeing a repeat of that now.
Solent racing is
appearance’, Slade revealed: “Leopard cans. This is something of a rarity; the a challenge for
“After the swing keel shift came
took part in the RYS Bicentenary only equivalents in Europe are the Palma Leopard, more to the fore in 2006, we now have the
often seen in
International Regatta out of courtesy regattas and Les Voiles de Saint Tropez. open waters
new Rambler and Comanche, both of
and recognition of all that the “Most of the other races we do are which are designed with the knuckle
Squadron do for world yachting and, ocean races. To be able to take on some of the bow literally out of the water all
in particular, their support for Land of the cream of modern yachting on a of the time. Raised at the bow, sitting
Rover BAR’s America’s Cup challenge. short course in the Solent – Rambler 88, back on their haunches with a rising
“Secondly the opportunity for Leopard Bella Mente and Jethou – this doesn’t chine to the aft of the yacht, these
to race in the Solent, as opposed to ocean happen very often, and there was no boats rise out of the water, which is a
racing, is a big challenge with the size of hesitation. Despite having to give over new design breakthrough. How they
the modern yacht. The regatta gave an a lot in the way of handicap and not will cope with very heavy air and
opportunity to hone our skills in a very get the greatest result, it was terrific rough seas is not really known yet.”

The last encounter between Leopard more go on to great success in other
and Rambler was this year’s Fastnet industries, which are totally unrelated
and a light airs race heavily favoured to yacht racing, but still come out on
the much lighter Rambler 88. However, Leopard every once in a while.”
Leopard put up one hell of a fight and
by the end of the race, Slade and his THE NEXT MOVE
crew were only an hour behind Rambler, Leopard currently holds five world
just 33 minutes after time correction. speed sailing records and seven course
records, ratified by the World Sailing
BIG BOAT EDUCATION Speed Record Council. It all started
Throughout each Leopard campaign, for Slade when Ocean Leopard broke
one aspect of the boat’s programme that the Round the Island Race record in
has been of great importance for Slade 1991 and, in fact, Slade has been in love
is the concept of giving young talented with the lap around the Isle of Wight
sailors the opportunity to experience ever since. His yachts have broken
high performance keelboat racing – the race record on five occasions and
something Leopard has done with Leopard set the current record in 2013,
phenomenal success for some 25 years. blasting around the 50.1nm course in
Many of these sailors have gone 3 hours 43 minutes and 50 seconds.
on to win world championships and Your writer was privileged to be on
Volvo Ocean Races. Ben Ainslie is the board for the record run in the 2013 J.P.
greatest example, but by no means the Morgan Round the Island Race and it
FAB
exception. Jules Salter with his brother was an incredible experience. After
Guy have raced on Leopard for many the race, the Leopard crew celebrated
years, before going on to compete in in style and at lunch, Slade declared
Leopard currently holds five

world speed sailing records
and seven course records
four Volvo Ocean Races, winning the an hour amnesty for the crew to
PAUL WYETH
round the world race with Ericsson 4 in recount stories about the skipper,
2009. Of the latest crop of rookies, Willy Chris Sherlock – but I am sworn to
Altadill has gone from being Leopard silence! Leopard is in huge demand
nipper to sailing the 2014-15 Volvo for corporate entertainment. It’s not
Ocean Race with Mapfre, following in surprising as sailing on board is a unique
his father, Guillermo’s footsteps, who experience, not least considering her
also races on Leopard. Louis Sinclair size and out-and-out racing pedigree.
started his big boat education on Leopard’s next adventure will be Les
Leopard and was part of the crew that Voiles de Saint Tropez, where she will
won the latest Volvo Ocean Race with once again do battle with Rambler 88
Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing; he has since inshore. Les Voiles is an unmissable
been snapped up by Team Oracle USA highlight of the race calendar with an
for the defence of the America’s Cup. amazing array of the finest traditional
“It is extraordinary how many young and modern yachts in the world, a place
sailors who have raced on Leopard have where this exceptionally eye-catching
gone on to great things; Ben Ainslie blue 100fter has been the main attraction
for one and there are many others for over a quarter of a century.
going on to big things. It is a big part After Les Voiles, Leopard will be
of what we try and do,” says Slade. returning to the UK for a cosmetic
“I am not suggesting Leopard is refit at Solent Refit in Hythe,
the be-all and end-all for youngsters, including re-painting of both the
but those who survive the ‘Chris interior and exterior and ultrasound
Sherlock school of yachting’ must have testing of the keel and rig.
something special. The education is Following that she will be rejoining
by no means mainstream but Chris is the race circuit; with a regatta schedule
remarkably good at bringing these kids that’s busy all year round and two
through and his opinion is recognised Atlantic crossing per year – often in race
throughout the sport. Only a few mode – the game of chess looks long set
TIM WRIGHT
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FEATURE SPORTSBOATS
HOOKED ON
ONE-DESIGN
Multiple champion Ruairidh Scott shares his insight
on current trends with GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT and
offers some go-faster advice for sportsboat sailors
F
or Ruairidh Scott, sportsboat most important thing about our sport.” picking up titles at three national
racing has been a way of Early success for Scott came in 2005- championships, Cork Week, Abersoch
life for as long as he can 06, when he made his mark on the then Week and numerous Scottish circuit
remember. From his first sail highly competitive 1720 circuit. Despite events. By then, Scott had also added
on his father’s International a cruciate ligament injury having forced to his repertoire with two Mumm
One Design at his home club of Tarbert him to give up dinghy sailing at the age 30 Tour de Voile campaigns, (sailing
Loch Fyne YC, Scotland, at the age of just 20, Ruairidh had been determined with a combined British Universities
of three, to his recent successes with to continue sailing as much as possible, and the following year with the Royal
the team on board Ian Atkins’ Boats. and found sportsboat racing provided Thames Yacht Club team), before a job
com – which, impressively, has included the obvious choice. The family’s 1720 – opportunity off the back of his Masters
finishing three-times J/70 national then based at home in Scotland – had degree in naval architecture of working
champion, European champion and been the answer. Sailing with his dad with Tony Castro, saw him make a
fourth at this year’s Worlds, adding to and his sister, Scott quickly began to permanent move to the south coast.
class wins at Spi Ouest, the Scottish
Series and Cowes Week. For the
modest 34-year old, his passion for
one-design racing has also led him to
I enjoy sailing sportsboats
dabble in bigger boat IRC racing, from because you really get the chance
to work together as a team
Mini Maxis and TP52s to campaigns
with Grant Gordon’s J/97 Fever and
Adam Gosling’s Corby 36 Yes!
“I find the main draw of one-design
is that it is racing in its most pure and take some notable wins on the local After brief spells, first with Sobstad,
simple form,” Scott says. “It’s about Scottish circuit, including winning and then Elvstrom Sails, he began
always doing your best whenever the Scottish Series overall in 2003. working for North Sails as a designer
you go out to sail. But I particularly A few years later, having teamed in the one-design department.
enjoy sailing sportsboats, like the up with a group of fellow graduates
J/70, because I find that with three to from Strathclyde University, he began SIGN OF THE TIMES
DAVID HARDING/SAILING SCENES
five crew you really get the chance to to campaign in earnest on the 1720 Scott has since found both his sailing
work together as a team, and to me circuit. The team set themselves the path and his career being shaped by
that’s the most enjoyable aspect. And goal of winning the Europeans, which trends in the UK scene, as a result
ultimately, enjoyment is, I think, the they achieved two years in a row, also of a concentration of interest in the

SPORTSBOATS FEATURE
sportsboat sector over the last decade. Right helmsman. The whole idea behind As part of his day job, Scott often
New generation
His most recent successes have of classes like the
the class is that it has to be easy to finds himself sailing with different
course, come in the headline-grabbing J/70, offer dinghy go sailing and accessible for all. teams to advise on boat set-up, sail
style performance
J/70 class, which has enjoyed exceptional “That was also a reason behind the trim techniques and handling – all of
popularity, with almost 1000 sold since Below, clockwise popularity of 1720 in its heyday – the which he says are constantly evolving.
J/80s in action;
its launch in 2012. The reasons for Scott (third from beauty of the class in those days was “There’s quite big difference between,
the class’s runaway success are many- left) and team at there was no limit on who could sail. It say, the J/80 and the J/70,” he says,
the J/70 Worlds;
fold, says Scott, but in a big way have the enduringly meant as young students we could race describing the J/80 as having been
been born out of recent trends that popular SB20; against the Ben Ainslies and the Jimmy ground-breaking in its day in small
Scott steers a
have affected sailing more widely. 1720 at the 2010 Spithills – we might not win the regatta, keelboat terms when it was first
He explains: “In sailing over the last Scottish Series but you might take a race or two off them launched in 1993. But, he says, “for
10 years there has been a fashion for – and that was a big thing. It was also a many modern day sailors that concept
limiting pro sailors in an attempt to class that was affordable and accessible.” is no longer proving rewarding enough,
keep costs down – that’s true across all particularly for those who have come
areas of racing, from Melges to TP52s TECHNIQUE MELTING POT from a dinghy background where high
and Farr 40s. That was fine at first for a The last five years has seen several new performance has, for many, become
couple of classes but as it became more sportsboat designs hit the market – the the norm. This ‘scaled-down keelboat’
widespread, it made it very difficult for VX One, Farr 280 and Fareast 28 to approach is not necessarily setting
category three sailors (which includes name but a few – each trying to capitalise the world on fire anymore. So, whilst
sail makers as well as designers and on this formula, with different classes sportsboats used to attract a lot of big
riggers, for example) to sail. At the same enjoying varying degrees of success. boat sailors looking for something
time, it made it increasingly hard for This, added to a resurgence amongst smaller and easier to handle, classes
people to get non-professional crew more established classes, such as the like the Melges 20 and the SB20 are
willing to sign up for every event, as SB20, has attracted a critical mass now attracting sailors from the RS800s,
that wiped out their entire holiday. So of interest, both from those moving for example, who perhaps decide to
it became very prohibitive all round. upwards out of dinghies as well as those team up two boats into one campaign.
“A huge success of the J/70 is due downsizing from bigger keelboats. The “In general, I find that dinghy
to the fact that there are no rules result has been a melting pot of ideas and sailors bring a better understanding
limiting professional sailors on board, techniques, adding to the interest – and of offwind sailing. Big boat sailors by
other than the rules governing the challenge – of sailing in these classes. contrast tend to have greater skills in
CHRISTOPHE BRESCHI
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PAUL WYETH

When it comes to rig set-up,
keelboat sailors tend to have an
advantage, but a common mistake
is to sail with too much heel
upwind sailing and confidence in how guides will be readily available within the “With one-design it is never clear
to manoeuvre the boat through tight class. If you are looking to improve, you cut,” he adds, and one gets a sense
situations – and that works well in are far better to quickly establish a good that this is all part of the appeal.
classes like the J/80 and 1720. Existing basic set-up and then invest your time Next season, he is keen to spend
sportsboat sailors, those who have spent in working on trim and boat handling. more time with the J/70 fleet, which,
some time in these sorts of classes, “You should also focus a significant he says, “is attracting a relatively high
tend to have a good grasp of both. amount of time on teamwork and level of professional and top amateur
“When it comes to rig set-up, keelboat communications. I would say they teams. But also they are sailing alongside
sailors tend to have an advantage there, are the two biggest factors to consider youth and family teams. It’s a really high
because dinghy sailors generally won’t if you are looking to boost your profile class at the moment, and that
be as familiar with the settings and sportsboat performance. Let’s face it, growth looks on track to continue.”
controls. On the other hand, a common plain old helming ability is useless if Here, says Scott, lessons can be learned
mistake I often see amongst people with every time you turn a corner you’re by looking to older sportsboat classes
keelboat experience is that they try to dropping the kite in the water!” that have continued to thrive despite new
sail sportsboats with too much heel; competitors coming along. “In terms
they sail far too over-sheeted on the FUTURE PROSPECTS of continuing growth, a lot depends on
main in particular. As a rule of thumb, After two successful years, Scott’s the class association, and how well they
you get much better performance from campaign with Boats.com is now run the class on behalf of the owners. If
a sportsboat when you sail the boat wrapping up. For Scott, that means the you look at the Dragon and the Melges
more upright and the high aspect keel is chance to spend time out sailing with a 24 classes, they have stood the test of
allowed to work to its full potential. In variety of classes this winter – something time over the last decade – and that’s
that sense it’s much more like a dinghy.” that’s fundamental to his day job as OD due to the class associations. They have
One of the main attractions of design manager for North Sails. “Our been running the classes well in terms of
sportsboat classes is that they are easy to J/70 campaign has been brilliant as I delivering what owners want, and that
pick up the fundamentals. With a one- have been lucky enough to be sailing in turn attracts better and more sailors. I
design class particularly, it will be well- with friends but at the same time it has think classes tend to lose appeal when the
known what works and what doesn’t and, been a really important project in terms management is not behind it – you can
for those coming in completely new to of our development work. As a sail have a great boat, but if the management
sportsboat sailing, Scott maintains, “you designer, my day to day role is to develop isn’t there, then the class won’t thrive.
can shortcut lots of mistakes. There’s products but you have to be using sails to “That’s something that is true for all
no need to re-invent the wheel.” Tuning develop them. So the lines blur a little. classes, no matter how big or small.”

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY FEATURE
BOUNCING
BACK
Whether it’s a mistake of your own
making or factors beyond your
control, everyone has a bad day on
the water sometimes. HELEN FRETTER
finds out how to bounce back
from Wouter Verbraak, Olympic
gold medallist Lijia Xu and RYA
psychologist Sophie Walton
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F
rom a bad call on a windshift to a lost rocks. “A reef? How can there be a reef?”
protest, a niggling injury, a capsize, a he recalls in the book he has since written
dismasting – there are many, many ways about the incident, Beyond the Break. But for
to lose a sailing race. But when you’re Verbraak, there was little time for reflection.
competing in a multiple race series, “We completely lost any sense of time,
a long offshore, or a season-long campaign, the because we were so busy with getting ourselves
key to long-term success is not letting one bad to safety. The next day on the island I felt pretty
result or poor decision have a knock-on effect. bad because I felt really responsible for what
One of the most public, dramatic, and happened. My focus was trying to help the team
potentially serious mistakes made during a sailing with what we were doing, and what we were
race in recent years was the grounding of Team really focused on then was trying to clean up
Vestas Wind during the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean the mess that we left on the reef,” he remembers,
Race. When the blue Volvo Ocean 65 smashed speaking to me from Sardinia in September.
into the Cargados Carajos Shoals in the Indian “It wasn’t until the evening after, when we had
Ocean, at night, the question many immediately a bit of a breather, and some time to ourselves,
asked was ‘How did they not know it was there?’ that it really sunk in what had happened.
It was the same question that navigator I was alone on the beach, and I was looking out
Wouter Verbraak first asked himself when the over this incredibly beautiful lagoon, but at the
call came from on deck that they had struck same time having very dark feelings
BRIAN CARLIN/TEAM VESTAS WIND/VOLVO OCEAN RACE
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OVERCOMING ADVERSITY FEATURE
about what had happened that night.” lot of responsibility and opportunity to Previous spread achieving high performance in teams.”
A stricken Team
Interestingly, despite the fact that take on their own tasks,” he explains. Vestas Wind crew
Just as quickly moving on from
the incident had ended the dreams “So if you do that, then it’s really, really assesses any the incident contributed to the team
refloating options
and endangered the lives of eight other important that you also create a culture ultimately re-entering the Volvo Ocean
crewmembers (including on board in which it’s okay to admit a mistake.” Below Race, Verbraaks’ prompt reactions
In a two-man boat
reporter Brain Carlin) Verbraak says He says it is something he tries to instil having solutions earned him a great deal of respect within
there was little initial blame. “I will in every team he has led as a skipper, or for individual the sailing world. He comments: “One
errors is important
always say that this was the most terrible a senior crew member. “That culture of thing I learnt from the incident and
and terrifying night of my life, but also supporting each other, and creating an immediately putting up my hand is
in a way the most beautiful one. Because opportunity that allows for you to try that if you admit a mistake you will be
surprised by the amount of support that
is around you. It’s much, much more
Stay in the moment. Accept than I ever imagined. Both from friends,
family, sailing fans, but also colleagues
what has been and focus on within the sailing industry. Top level
what you can actually control

navigators came to me and said, ‘Hey,
I really feel sorry for what happened to
you, this could’ve happened to any of us’.”
For Verbraak sharing the lessons
it’s in a crisis when you can really see out new things – maybe things might learnt from the Vestas grounding is
the value and strengths of a team, and go wrong – but then it’s very important key – he has set up a Global Navigator’s
we really showed how strong a team you have the strength to say if you Association, where sailors can share
we were because there wasn’t one guy made a mistake, put up your hand, information on unchartered rocks,
just telling everybody what we should because then we can move forward. navigation software and so on. He has
be doing, but we were each in our “We try to get the maximum amount also returned to professional navigation.
individual areas taking leadership and out of our teams and out of our boats, “I think the best way of dealing with
ownership and helping the situation. and to do that you have to go forward. these kind of things is to get back on
“There was no sense of who to blame The only way you can move forward the horse, and do it again. My first time
at all at that moment, we were just is if you learn from mistakes, and offshore again was actually a training
focused on doing a good job, getting you can only learn from mistakes if session before doing a doublehanded
ourselves to safety, and clearing up the you admit there has been a mistake. intensive race. And yes, we were just
mess afterwards. Things only started So putting up your hand when you doing it slowly and making sure we were
to become difficult and more tricky make a mistake is something that’s well prepared, and I think that is the
once we got back to Mauritius. On the really close to me, and something I’m way to go. Just do your homework, make
atoll, this tiny island, we were out of passionate about because it’s part of sure you’re well prepared, and then it’s
comms and didn’t really have a lot of the culture that I really believe in, in a matter of getting back on the horse.”
pressure from the outside world.”
ADMITTING YOUR MISTAKES

The team’s quick reactions, led by
skipper Chris Nicholson, in responding
to the situation helped ensure that
there were no injuries on board, and
the environmental impact of the
grounding was minimal. The yacht was
later salvaged, rebuilt, and relaunched
to finish second in Leg 8, although
Verbraak was no longer part of the crew.
As soon as he was back on land after the
incident Verbraak posted a statement
on social media in which he said: “I
made a big mistake, but then we didn’t
make any others even though there were
many difficult decisions to be made.”
For Verbraak there was no question
of attempting to duck the responsibility.
“Over the years in sailing we have
come from a team set up where you
have a team leader or skipper who is
RICHARD LANGDON/SKANDIA TEAM GBR
dictating to everybody what they should

do, to a team set up where you have
a skipper or a tactician, a leader, who
is delegating a lot of responsibilities,
giving every individual on the boat a

WHEN IT COMES TO
THE CRUNCH
If you’re unlucky enough to have a collision
whilst racing, getting yourself back on the
water pronto will be your top priority…
Chances are, that will involve a call to your insurance
company to fix or replace any damaged equipment.
Once upon a time that may have meant an end
to your regatta whilst you waited for a lengthy
paperwork process to unfold. However, these days
technology means that claims can be processed almost
instantly, giving peace of mind and a good chance
that you will be back out on the startline ASAP.
A reputable insurer will recognise your priority is to
get back on the water, as Glen Wallis of GJW Direct
explains: “Insurers will be on hand to give sound,
practical advice and assistance. Processing genuine
claims fast and fairly is made possible if you can quickly
and efficiently supply them with evidence to assist
with the decision making process. Information is vital
GUILAIN GRENIER/ORACLE TEAM USA
to that. A photo says a thousand words, so make sure

you photograph any damage - on your phone - and
submit that to the insurer as soon as you can. It’s
unhelpful to insurers when people are vague, or leave
it until a month after they return and are unable to
provide any firm details. That slows the process.”
If a protest or a jury decision is involved, the insurer, triggers are, whether they be internal or will help and relieve you of the energy
whilst looking at every claim on its own merits, will take external and how you respond to those required to remember every point.
the outcome into consideration when apportioning triggers, such as discards and black “Then, establish a winding down
blame; ensure you obtain copies of protest forms and flags. This then means you will begin routine for the evening. This will help
any other evidence. Rest assured that staff will be to recognise the first signs and be able your brain notice when to slow down.
highly experienced in approaching third parties on to do something about it early on. Sleep isn’t enough – our brain is still active
your behalf, ensuring a fast and fair claim settlement. “Ultimately, it’s about staying present whilst we are asleep. In fact, it continues
in the moment. Accept what has been to make decisions, consolidates learning
and focus on what you can actually and creates memories. So avoid mentally
control. Ask yourself, ‘What’s important draining activities, and do something you
THE ULTIMATE BAD DAY Above now?’ ‘Where is the next gain?’” Having enjoy that’s not related to sailing. This will
An America’s Cup
For the Vestas crew, the shift from training capsize
some self-awareness of both your own be different for everyone so be patient
flat-out race pace to stationary and for Oracle Team and your crew’s likely reactions to a bad until you find something that works for
USA in 2012
shipwrecked was brutally sudden. result can help you move on faster. you; for example, it might be reading,
However, there are ways you can prepare Below What is the best thing you can do going for a walk, watching a movie,
Leg 1 of VOR, and
yourself for a bad result. RYA Pathway skipper Chris and when you come ashore to ensure you stretching, or practising mindfulness.”
Psychologist Sophie Walton explains: Wouter discuss go out the next day mentally fresh?
their options
“The first step is building your self- “Sailing is a unique sport where
Below right
awareness. Being able to build a picture A broken mast
concentration and physical effort is
of yourself as a sailor, whether in a spells disaster required for a number of hours for up to
in the Half Ton
singlehanded or doublehanded boat, is Classics Cup
five consecutive days,” explains Sophie,
vital. This means knowing what those who works with RYA Podium Potential
sailors making the step up from junior
classes towards the Olympic circuit.
“This can lead to not only physical
fatigue but also mental fatigue which has
an impact on cognitive performance.
That includes decision making, which
is a huge part of sailing. Recovery is
BRIAN CARLIN/TEAM VESTAS WIND/VOLVO OCEAN RACE
imperative – both physical and mental.”

For many teams a post-race debrief
is part of that recovery process.
BERNARD CATRY/HALF TON CUP
“Ensure your debrief strategy is robust,

whereby you can consolidate and
record your thoughts of the day and
lessons learnt. Writing them down

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY
BLAME AND INJUSTICE

Most competitive sailors will find it hard
not to feel disappointed after a day when
their boat has underperformed, but in
two-man dinghy classes where both crew
have a huge role in the results, avoiding
a ‘blame storm’ can be challenging.
“Creating and maintaining a culture
of trust and honesty is imperative in
doublehanded boats,” comments Sophie.
That includes both on and off the water.
“Firstly, simply having an aligned
strategy for the day will help; for
TOM GRUITT/WWW.TOM-GRUITT.CO.UK
example, based on the day’s weather
forecast and your agreed goal.
Committing to the same purpose will
allow you to have trust in each other that
your decisions are helping you to achieve
your agreed aim. Establishing clear roles
and responsibilities will also help here. “I never contemplated retiring”
“Additionally, you have to commit Chinese Olympic gold medallist Lijia Xu has overcome more setbacks than
to each other and be ready to be most to become a world and Olympic champion in the Laser Radial class
open and honest in a compassionate
way. If your purpose is aligned, these Lijia Xu grew up in Shanghai depend on your performance title and Olympic bronze under
honest conversations will be easier to and attended a Chinese whoever you are, or however her belt, Xu was injured in
have, because you know it’s all about specialist sports school from the disadvantaged you may be.” the build up to London 2012.
achieving your shared goal. This type age of four, but was born with After winning two Optimist “I broke my left hand bone
of relationship can’t be made overnight, several battles to overcome World Championships, and at the end of January 2012
it takes time. You start to get to know as a burgeoning athlete, with multiple national and Asian after falling off from my bike
each other as people as well as sailors, both impaired hearing and Games titles, Xu was established – only five months away from
and the greater that understanding limited eyesight in one eye. as a force to be reckoned with the Olympic Games. My first
the better you will work together.” “I can’t say I became ‘used in the lead-up to the Athens thought was would I be able
After a big wipe-out or injury, a touch to’ overcoming adversity from
of nerves is understandable, but how
do you stop them having a negative
the beginning, as I did complain
why God is so unfair to me,
In 2004, a routine medical
impact on your performance the next and struggled to overcome all revealed a large bone tumour...
day? “It’s good to get nervous early,”
says Sophie Walton. “Then you have
these difficulties facing me,”
she recalls. “Besides, in China I
After that I started to cherish
time to do something about it. Nerves was laughed at and joked about every session of training
show you that you care, that you are by people around me, unlike
doing something important to you. British people who are much Games in 2004, before a to race at the Games again?
Filter that energy and use it positively.” more caring to disadvantaged routine medical revealed a large But soon after an operation
Injustice – perceived or real – is people. But it made me more bone tumour in her left leg. on 1 February, I tried to find
another hard knock for competitive focused and determined in She had to miss the selection solutions and plan my training
sailors to take. One of the toughest my sailing career as I feel trials and did not compete at accordingly. So I started to do
things to shake off can be when a protest training and racing are un- Athens, but says she never single leg squats the day after
decision goes against you - and you feel judgemental, they completely contemplated retiring. my operation, and meditated
you are still in the right. Olympic medals “It was that year of no sailing on my sailing every single
have been won and lost on the basis of while recovering, which made day for nearly three months
jury decisions, so what lessons can be me realise that I’ve fallen when I was unable to sail.”
learnt from the RYA Squad’s approach? deeply in love with sailing The strategy paid off,
“Firstly, I think it is important to and my life would be so less and Xu was prepared both
be prepared for protests. Review the colourful without it. After that physically and mentally for
situation, communicate with the relevant year, I started to cherish every the 2012 Games, where she
people involved, seek advice of others single session of training and took gold. “When I look back
and prepare all that’s in your control. sailing with all my heart.” now, every one of those
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Keeping her focus was setbacks only served to make
Then if it still goes against you, you what kept her going. She me a better and stronger
know you did all you can, learn from the says: “You face it, accept person. It is actually those
experience and re-gather your thoughts it, deal with it, and let go. adversities that helped me to
and focus on the next thing in front of Grab the controllable.” fulfil my dream and makes it
ONEDITION
you that’s in your control,” says Sophie. Then, with a Laser Worlds feel even more treasured.”

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TECHNIQUE ROAD TO RIO
HOLDING
YOUR LANE
British Sailing Team 470 sailors, LUKE PATIENCE
and ELLIOT WILLIS, share their knowledge
on when, why and how to hold your lane
T
he 2016 Olympic venue waters
off Rio have been a challenging
venue for us to train and race in,
and the ability to hold your lane
during a race is a key skill that
has helped us many times. Mastering how
to hold your lane allows you to win the race
from the startline, giving you more power to
make decisions on the course. Whether it is
upwind or downwind, those who can hold
tight and wait for the opportune moments
are the most powerful boats in a race.
5 TOP TIPS TO HOLD

YOUR LANE:
1 Communication. Talking to each other constantly
means we both know what we are trying to get out of
the boat, and that we are trying to achieve the same
thing and aiming for the same area of water.
2 Focus on each moment of sailing. The only thing that

matters is right now. So 100 per cent attention goes
to that single moment like it’s your last time in a boat!
3 Listen. The boat will tell you what it would like or

what is wrong with it at any moment. By listening and
staying relaxed you will hear.
4 Relax. The more relaxed we are, the better we can

execute the above.
5 Know when the lane has been held. As soon as we

have saved our lane we flip back into our fastest VMG.
Usually a lane hold means we are sailing the boat
slightly slower (and usually higher) than we could be.
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55
TECHNIQUE ROAD TO RIO
1a 1b 1c
A common scenario is where you (yellow) To defend against that, set the boat up for Ease the sails, move weight back and find
find yourself stuck to windward in a leebow a very high lane. Tighten your leeches and your groove after allowing yourself the space
situation and realise you are starting to lower your board. You will lose distance going you needed from the high lane approach.
lose a hold on your lane as a result. forward, however, you’ll hold a strong position. Now return to your fast sailing mode so you
don’t lose distance on the front of the fleet.
2a 2b 2c
Another common situation is to find yourself Adopt a high mode to close the distance The other boat is now being held in your
trapped to leeward. Due to the close distance between the boats and prevent the other from leebow, forced to slow down to match
between the two boats, the best escape is to being able to drop their bow down and roll your angle. They will either tack or you will
try to create space. This can be done either with you by sailing lower and faster. Hold until you extend due to their slower speed, allowing
you tacking or forcing the other boat to tack. have edged ahead to a ‘bows out’ position. you more space and thus more options.
Holding a lane off the startline

This technique begins far in advance of Only one thing matters – the three
the startline and before you reach your metres of ocean around you, and how
full speed. A startline lane hold is made or to get your boat another few metres
broken on how much ‘grip’ you have on the forwards in the most effective and
foils in your acceleration process. We always efficient manner. A lot of this comes
RICHARD LANGDON/BRITISH SAILING TEAM
look to have grip in the foils no less than 15 down to the feel of the boat. You need
seconds before the start. This requires clear total dedication to listening to every
communication on time and distance from one of your senses, so you can draw
the crew, and the helm to really listen to the a complex picture of what the boat is
boat and to hold the boat in just the right doing at that moment. It is the trance-
state that you are on the edge of that feeling like state where you have to slow
so as not to move forwards too much. everything down and make constant
Once you are in the right state and tiny changes to the balance of the boat,
accelerating efficiently, the hardest part to allow you to progress further and
of the race begins – hold your lane! We faster in the bigger picture of the race.
already know what our first move tactically It always amazes us how easy or hard
is going to be, so we don’t waste time the sport can seem if you get this right
looking around until we have executed the or wrong. As soon as you can poke your
lane hold. At this stage put your head down head out and away from the fray, you
RICHARD LANGDON/BRITISH SAILING TEAM
and find those tiny percentages that will put get the first choice as to the next tactical
you the metre ahead of the pack you need. move, yet the race course can seem so
You have but one purpose in that complex if you never quite managed to
moment – boat speed. You need to do that. Our season so far has held both,
change your mindset away from tactics. but we try to remember the good times!

Picking the right mode after rounding the windward mark
The windward mark is the next point or low? Are we looking to roll another Above eyes behind. Listen to your crew and what
Modal efficiency
on the course after the start where it all boat? Or are we staying low to set up racing downwind
he is saying about the pressure in the
gets close and hectic again. Spinnakers a gybe on top of someone? We decide kite; he is steering verbally so if he needs
Facing page
go up and suddenly you can go from all this early so we can simply get on Manoeuvring more power the helm has to head up. If
being a boat picking the choice of the with doing the same thing together. for free lanes you need a low lane tactically and it’s your
after the start
wind to a boat at the mercy of what is From there we focus right back into only option, then again communicate
going on behind you and fending off an the same things as off the start. Complete that so the crew knows he will have a
attack. To be able to choose the right dedication to the particular agreed mode down-pressure, inefficient kite for a while.
The satisfaction of getting away from
the fleet downwind, by devising and then
The satisfaction of getting away executing your plan, is huge. And it’s an
from the fleet downwind is huge – exponential gain as you get to the bottom
of the course because you then have free
and it’s an exponential gain lanes upwind again. The rich get richer
at that point. I love the feeling when you
know you have someone pinned and
place in the right mode gives a big jump is essential, as long as we are trying you just sit tight and wait to pounce.
and can put others under real pressure. to get the same thing out of the boat. It always comes down to both helm
We know what kind of spinnaker set Probably enough folk around us will and crew getting the same out of the
we are doing before we have reached the make the mistakes for us to pounce. boat; keep calm and sail on!
LLOYD IMAGES/BRITISH SAILING TEAM
windward mark. Whether it be a gybe The spinnaker is your biggest sail and
then set, or a straight set is obvious, but most important downwind. The crew
it then depends how we adapt that to pays maximum attention to it to have it Keep up to date with Team Volvo
at volvocars.co.uk/sailing
the situation around us. Are we high perfectly trimmed and the helm is the

MOTHS DESIGN INSIGHT
58
DESIGNED
TO FLY CHRIS RASHLEY looks at the latest moves
in Moth design, and reveals a class that is
adapting to become ever more accessible
T
he International Moth Class such as the Prowler Mk2, Bladerider, years the class has attracted many of the
Rules really lend themselves Ninja, and the Mach 2. But the radically world’s best high performance sailors and
to foiling: no minimum different foil and boat designs were off- Olympians who, working closely with
weight, a wide platform and putting for some, with a reluctance to their respective designers and builders,
a large 8.25sq m sail make buy a boat that could have been out of have helped drive the many refinements.
an almost perfect package. At 11ft it’s a date in six months. This stopped the class The introduction of foiling to the
little short, but with the allowance for from reaching the numbers that it has America’s Cup has also given the Moth a
a 500mm appendage at the front and
rear of the boat it was just meant to be.
With the introduction of foils for the
America’s Cup, over the last few years
At first foiling was limited to
the foiling boat concept has really taken
off. However if you want to get a foiling
downwind – usually sporadically
boat, it is hard to better the Moth in between capsizes
terms of performance, practicality, cost
and quality of racing. The Moth being
a development class means that it is today, where the relative speed difference boost. All the teams use Moths as both a
constantly evolving, so what are Moth between designs is tiny and the factors in way of getting time on foils when the Cup
sailors doing to make the boat faster? buying a boat come down to reliability, boats are in the workshop and also to give
build quality and customer service. the whole sailing team the opportunity
EARLY DEVELOPMENT That’s not to say that development has to race as individuals and really hone
When foils first appeared, the Moth was dried up – far from it. Over the past few their skills and understanding of foiling.
not considered an upwind foiler; foiling
was limited to downwind – usually
sporadically between capsizes! One
of the first people to do a foiling gybe
was Simon Payne back in 2004. Once
POPULAR MOTH DESIGNS
people knew this was possible, the foiling nnThe Mach 2, designed by plus six top-five finishes in the
tack was not far behind. Things have Andrew McDougall and winner last three world championship
progressed fast since then, with boat of the world championship nnThe Rocket, designed and built by
speeds increasing from 10-11 knots for the past seven years Mike Cooke and which, with Dylan
upwind to about 16-17 knots. From nnThe Exocet, designed by Kevin Fletcher at the helm, finished 9th
an original downwind speed of 15-18 Ellway and winner of the European at the 2014 Worlds. The new ‘aero’
knots, sailors now reach mid- to high- championship for the past five solid wings version has shown
FACING IMAGE: TOM GRUITT
20 knots in normal racing conditions. years, and a host of regatta wins some promise at the recent national
Progress was rapid from 2004 to 2009, throughout the UK and Europe, and European championships
with new designs appearing on the market

The main difference between Moths Above looking for: you need a very flat sail There are many different types of foil
Dylan Fletcher
now and five years ago is build quality, sailing the latest,
due to the speed you are travelling, designs and all of them go very similar
refinement and usability. The days are aerodynamically which means that you are incredibly speeds and have different optimal
efficient, solid
long gone of basically rebuilding your wing Rocket Moth
overpowered in more than 9 knots. conditions. A few years back it was
boat each day of an event, to the extent Therefore you are nearly always fashionable to cut down your foils for use
that now the biggest job you should looking to reduce power and lose as in windy conditions and, as the majority
need to do every few months is to much of the top of the sail as possible of significant regattas were being held
change the main vang ropes. You can to lower the centre of effort. in windy, flat water locations, the norm
always find something to bimble with Designer of the Exocet Moth (the became small foils. With a light wind
if you want to and the guys who enjoy design I sail) Kevin Ellway describes one Worlds in Hawaii in 2013, followed
it always will do. However, these days example: “The design and development by another light Worlds in Hayling
you can order a new Mach 2 and look of the Exocet has made extensive use in 2014, the trend has been towards
forward to sailing it within a month – of mathematical modelling techniques using two sets of foils – one larger area,
without the prospect of a long list of to optimise the hull and foils and flight large span foil to get you flying early in
fixing jobs to finish between each sail. control system. These are similar to lighter winds, and a second set to be
those used in aerospace and racecar used from 10-12 knots upwards and
FLATTER SAILS development. Now, in collaboration which usually has a smaller area and
As with almost every class, the biggest with Lennon Sails, we are applying these span to be faster through the water.
gains can be made in the rig. The Moth techniques to sail design to refine the Recent foil developments have
is no exception and the speed gains we aerodynamics of the flying shape.” focused on reducing drag from the
have seen lately are mainly rig related. tips by adding winglets or fixing
The original sails were transferred from FOIL FASHIONS the tips from moving to reduce
the non-foilers, so in the early days Every shape, size or weight of object tip vortices. Both options appear
the sails were far too full for foiling has the ability to create the same lift; to give good marginal gains.
speeds, especially upwind. The biggest the difference comes in how efficiently
development we have been able to make it can do this. The larger you make a CONTROL IS KEY
recently is the ability to effect a camber foil the earlier you will fly, but when Speed is nothing without control – and
change from super flat upwind to as full in the air you will be slower than if control can come in many forms when
as possible downwind. Moth sailors are sailing with a smaller area foil. The Moth sailing. Water temperature, salt
always searching for power downwind, larger the span and area of the foil, the content and cleanliness will all determine
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as this allows you to hike against the easier it is to get the boat up in the air. the stability of the flow over the foils.
rig to increase speed – and then once Span also helps with gliding through a Control is mostly determined by ‘gearing’
you are out of weight, you simply sail manoeuvre or when sailing through a (wand to flap movement ratio).
deeper towards the leeward mark. lull. The thicker the foil the greater its Let’s start with the water. If the water
Upwind is quite the opposite of lift at lower speeds, but again it’s slower is cold then having a rougher finish
downwind in terms of what you are when you are up and ripping around. helps stop the foils ventilating from the

DESIGN INSIGHT MOTHS
paddle wake or from the more turbulent Below systems to give us a greater gearing you get in a conventional dinghy when
Scott Babbage
water close to the surface. A finer finish sailing his
range coupled with less of the play, the boat comes on top of you in a lull.
is faster in light winds and in warm salt modified Mach 2 or slop, in the system that makes the To get around this some sailors now
water – it’s commonly thought that salt Below right boat’s control unpredictable. Sailing a use a canting rig to allow it to be more
water causes less ventilation on the foils. Preparing to leave Moth in changing conditions has never upright with the boat still being over
the beach at the
Sailing with more gearing means that light-wind Hayling been easier and this means that the to windward. Most people use 3-8
you will have a greater flap movement Island Worlds 2014 fleet now has a greater range of sailing degrees of cant. When using much more
for a given amount of movement from locations available. And staying dry than this it becomes impractical when
the wand. This gives you better height during a 20+ knot day is now possible! manoeuvring the boat and the extra
and pitch stability, which enables power generated from the more efficient
the boat to closely follow the water AERODYNAMIC DRAG rig in over 10 knots is a disadvantage. In
surface – an essential feature in bigger During the 2013 America’s Cup all we the super light winds (5-7 knots) I think
waves. In flat water, though, this is heard about was ‘aero, aero, aero’, so there are good gains to be made though.
slower, so you just use the gearing to naturally the Moth class responded and With the rigs and boats becoming
stabilise the boat’s height and pitch as Bora Gulari won the 2013 Worlds in more efficient and the foils allowing the
it gets choppy. Over the past few years Hawaii with a number of aero fairings boat to sail faster through the water,
we have been developing the control around the mast stump, rear wing bars the Moth is no longer considered a
and gantry. Almost everyone in the fleet lightweights’ class. In fact it’s now quite
now has a set of aero wing covers hiding the opposite, with the optimum weight
the controls and exposed blunt edges. being early to mid 80kg. Weight is king
FOILING FOR THE MASSES All this obviously adds weight and upwind in over 10 knots and downwind
Don’t want to sail around at the back of the fleet while it’s got to be said that some of the in over 14 knots when you are fully hiked
learning the ropes of foiling? This is where the concept of theories about attaching flow over on both the up and downwind legs.
the Waszp could help open up foiling to the mass market. parts of the boat are quite far-fetched As the class has developed in recent
Andrew McDougall, designer of the very succesful Mach due to the apparent wind angles and years it could not be easier to foil a
2 Moth, recently annouced the Waszp. The aim, he says, is the exposed parts that are required to Moth. Developments throughout
to create a tamer, one person monohull, with foils similar race the boat. After all, the biggest and the fleet will only make this easier
to a Moth but with the ability to launch and recover from most ‘draggy’ part by far is your body. again and with the Waszp coming
the trolley, and with different sized rigs to cater to the But, on the other hand, every little on to the market, affordability and
wider market. Although the boat will be a Moth legally, reduction in drag is a gain and these accessibility should only get better.
and so will be able to sail at Moth events, the hope is to days it is marginal gains that are making The weight range has seen the boat
develop a separate class. Certainly the purchase price the difference at the front of the fleet. move into the everyman size range and
should encourage those who have been reluctant to date. Due to the excessive amount of there could hardly be another class
And of course, increasingly there are other foiling windward heel used upwind to gain out there with so much knowledge
classes you could look to - the Flying Phantom, Nacra, the righting moment required (25-32 and sailors willing to share that
Solent Whisper and A-Class cat - to name but a few. degrees) the rig will become inefficient, information with the new Moth sailor.
just like the uncomfortable feeling that So, what are you waiting for?
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CLASSICS FEATURE
RESTORATION
REVIVAL
A
As more and more sure-fire way to attract
fresh attention to any
new level by focusing on the quality of
both the racing offered and the dinghies
dinghy classes jump on topic – from cars to bikes
to rock music – is to
taking part. In doing so the club has
ensured that the event has remained
the restoration wave, prefix the word ‘classic’. accessible to all, whilst carefully weeding
And if levels of interest at Bosham out those boats that could perhaps
DAVID HENSHALL was Sailing Club’s recent Classic Boat Revival best be described as ‘old bangers’.
at this year’s Bosham event are anything to go by, the ‘classic’

aspect of dinghy sailing is rapidly on
The event has grown in numbers,
stature and quality to arguably become
Classic Boat Revival the up. There’s plenty to entice sailors
of all ages who enjoy sensible-length
the premier classic dinghy event in the
UK. It helps that as a club, Bosham itself
to find out what’s races held in picturesque locations.
And above all, the classic dinghy scene
could well be described as a ‘classic
club’ in the nicest use of the phrase. A
behind the shift is an area rich in individualism. blend of community involvement and
volunteer participation (not to mention
A PERFECT MATCH one of the prettiest locations) and ‘classic’
Now, in its fifth year, the Classic Boat dinghy club racing, makes Bosham the
Revival is widely acknowledged to have perfect host. Then there are the sailing
moved classic dinghy racing up to a waters, which for the smaller, slow boats

The event is
acknowledged
to have moved
classic dinghy
racing to a
new level
Sunday was the perfect early autumnal

morning, bright and crisp. With a sea
breeze giving ideal conditions for classic
boat racing as sun, sparkly water and the
gleaming varnished boats all combined
to create a real sailing spectacle. The
classic fleet though are not just nice-to-
see museum pieces, for the competition
afloat was fierce in all three fleets.
The greatest diversity and the most
eye-catching boats were to be found in
the fast handicap fleet, ranging from
classic Fireballs, Merlins, International
14s, National 12s, Hornets and the
incredibly graceful 12 Sq Metre
Sharpies, to the stately National 18s
that dominated the front of the fleet.
Bosham itself is home to the largest
fleet of classic National 18s in the
country, with their number being
swelled by the arrival of number 100,
Moonraker, straight from a keel-band
IMAGES: CHRIS HATTON
up restoration that left the boat looking

simply superb. Given how much work
had gone into this task, credit must be
given to owner and helm Jim Gibbon
for trying for a port tack start!
mean the protected area in the creek also support the classic dinghy fleet as Above In true classic fashion it was the oldest
A high standard
off Cobnor, whilst the medium and this contains so many fantastic boats,” of racing has
N18 still sailing in the UK, Tinkerbell
fast fleets can sail in the open expanses explains Hannah Cotterell, speaking boosted appeal; (sailed by Richard Stirrup, Jono Prosser
local National 18s
of Chichester Harbour. Many classic on behalf of Harken, which is also a were out in force;
and Dave Hall) that took the win from
dinghies are elderly ladies indeed, boats big supporter of Cowes Classic Week. a classic Fireball Rob and Milly Wilder in their beautifully
that would struggle in the more robust restored Merlin Rocket – Milly being
conditions out on a stretch of open water. NUMBERS AND DIVERSITY the youngest competitor at the regatta.
Further testament to the growing For the 60+ boats competing in this The medium handicap fleet saw a
interest in the genre comes in the line-up year’s event, Saturday saw the early three-way battle between the Fireflies,
of headline sponsors that this particular morning clouds rolling back, as the YW DayBoats and Brightlingsea One
event attracts – Top Yacht, Haines sun shone and the sea breeze gave Designs (BODs). To the outsider it might
Boatyard, Sims Williams, Harken, and great racing for all fleets. Even a short look incongruous to suggest that you
Pusser’s Navy Rum – whose support squall that ripped through late in the could race Fireflies against BODs but
has certainly allowed the event to be day caused few problems and left a the handicap-setters at Bosham have
placed on to a successful and sustainable light southerly that carried the boats built up a wealth of experience at these
footing. And, for the sponsors as much back in time for some delicious food, events which allowed the three classes to
as the competitors it seems the attraction re-hydration and great music. The enjoy some close and enjoyable racing.
lies at the core of what the revival organisers of the Classic Boat Revival Numbers were bolstered by a fleet of
scene is all about: “We are pleased to certainly know how to throw a party! beautifully restored classic Enterprises.

CLASSICS FEATURE
Short of the funds needed, she busked

with her violin outside the fish and
chip shop in the village. Tilly sailed her
boat into third place overall, finishing
just ahead of the local Chichester Scow
sailed by Izzie Lee. Overall victory went
down to the wire, with another Lapwing
sailed by John Fildes and Charlotte
Clay and Michael Young’s Tideway
fighting over the top two spots, and
the Lapwing just stealing the win.
At Bosham, the coveted Concours
d’Elegance prize for superb
craftsmanship is almost as important as
the racing! The Sharpie of Jim McEwen
was always eye-catching, as was the
beautiful Kevin Driver (of The Boatyard
Above The medium fleet also provides a numerically by the large fleet of Tideways at Beer) restoration of the National 12
The National 12,
Indecision, was in
home for some real rarities, including – attention fell on the pair of Aldeburgh Indecision sailed by Neal and Freya
the running for the Andrew Kennon’s Christchurch Lapwings that had travelled down from Lillywhite (another young crew that
Concours prize
Coot, and the very shapely Torbay the east coast. These 12ft 6in dinghies shows that the classic scene is not just
Minnow of Adrian and Jane Weller. were designed by Morgan Giles, so the preserve of the older sailors).
The Fireflies and BODs enjoyed clearly have a racing pedigree and remain Had Indecision been able to sail on
a real tussle, but in the end the popular up on the River Alde. What Sunday, when the conditions would
Firefly of Paul Kameen and Claire made the Lapwings special this year was have shown her restoration off to its full
Jones proved victorious over their the presence of number 28, Pipit, sailed effect, she would have been a serious
closest rivals, another Firefly sailed by 14-year old Tilly Mattich. Having contender. But ultimately the Concours
by Will and Mandy Henderson. learnt to sail in her mother’s Lapwing, award this year went to the Firefly of
In the slow handicap fleet – dominated Tilly decided that she wanted her own. Mandy Henderson, who generously
paid tribute to the skills of Tim
Coombe, who had prepared the boat.
Inspired to join the restoration trend? JOINING THE CROWDS
Matthew Law, an instructor at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis, offers some advice That the 2015 Concours was decided
It is a myth that you need to be hugely scope of your ambitions will determine your between these two great boatbuilders
experienced to undertake a restoration timeframe, and working this out in advance might suggest that only a professional
project. We run short courses and see people will help you to avoid getting in a muddle. restoration could win – but this would be
achieving amazing results who don’t have You also need to have a dedicated very wrong. The two winning boats were
masses of experience – although of course space available – whether that’s your pushed all the way by a number of superb
to have some basic woodwork experience shed, garage or a temporary tarpaulin home-spun restorations. More and more
helps, and it always helps to be clear about lean-to. Avoid moving the boat during the sailors are setting out on restorations,
what you want to achieve from the start. process, as this can distort the shape. not just of the typical Fairey boats,
Do you want your boat to win Concours Bear in mind that a real enemy to any Merlins and other development classes,
d’Elegance prizes or are you happy restoration project is freshwater – whether that’s but there are some real rarities out there
to just go sailing? How important is rainwater that’s pooled or condensation that’s waiting their turn in the workshop.
maintaining historical accuracy to you? been trapped inside a poorly fitting or non- There are few shortcuts to creating
A boat described as ‘very original’ will largely breathable cover. Saltwater is slightly the lesser of a beautiful boat, which is in part a
be unrestored, and will have lots of original two evils, as the salt actually deters rot and fungi. love-hate relationship with a sanding
components. You may want to think about Carvel boats (XODs, for example) particularly can block. Yet, with careful use of epoxy to
repairing and returning these pieces, rather than dry out too much but your boat does need to be make up fillets and strengthen suspect
replacing them to maintain the authenticity dry if you wish to use epoxy adhesives – or paints joints, modern materials can help
of the boat. Conducting a thorough survey or varnishes of course. If you are faced with the the home builder make a restoration
of the boat is a wise move to start with, and prospect of wet wood, polyurethane adhesives – that is sympathetic to the original
may mean some disassembly to get a good which are moisture-curing – may be appropriate. construction, yet of Concours class
overview of what needs doing. Be cautious when Shop around when choosing sealing and in its finish. For the real aficionado
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Unfortunately – or fortunately depending have greater adhesion, for example. of achieving that deep, lustrous finish.
on your view – there are very few shortcuts Last but not least, it is worth teaming If the Bosham Revival is anything to
time-wise, as much of the techniques needed up with a friend or partner on your project go by, classic dinghy racing can really be
involve replicating the original builder’s from the outset; the extra pair of hands will said to have come of age – and plans are
method. However, early decisions about the come in useful – as will the moral support! already under way for a bigger, better
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HOW TO WIN
LEEWARD MARK
STRATEGIES MARK RUSHALL explains some simple steps
for getting ahead at the leeward mark, and
has some top tips for defensive tactics
A
good leeward mark for the boats behind. Get it wrong 2
strategy, executed well, however, and you will end up fighting
sets you up for the next for clear wind, tacking away from the Slow and go
beat with a clear lane, favoured side or lifted tack, and losing Strategies for Yellow
gives you freedom to more ground to the leaders as you fight Yellow is on the outside of a group of boats (fig 2a).
follow your plan, and reduces the options to regain control of your own destiny. There is no chance of breaking the overlap through speed,
boat handling, or using the ‘wiggle’ - see overleaf.
Instead, this ‘slow and go’ technique is especially useful in
medium winds, when lanes are hard to hold, and if wind is
1 with tide, when the boats ahead are inevitably pushed below
their close hauled course after rounding the leeward mark.
In a perfect world: 1
Yellow aims to make enough room to clear the transoms
the tactical rounding of the boat ahead, and make a nice tight rounding. Many
Exiting fast and as close to the mark 2 WIND
of the boats inside and ahead will prevent each other
on your upwind course generally gives from making a tactical rounding, and yellow will exit
the best chance of a clear lane, with an in control of the rounding, or at worst, clear to tack.
option of tacking early, and reduces the 3
Yellow drops the kite in plenty of time, and makes sure
attacking options of any boats behind. everything is set for the rounding: asymmetric pole fully
To achieve this, take a ‘wide in, tight 5
stowed, outhaul in, mainsheet ready to sheet in and jib
out’ approach, leaving enough space sheets clear for a tack. The early drop ensures that Orange is
1a
4
on the approach to complete the turn overlapped too far forward to pull the same move on yellow.
just as you pass the mark (fig 1a). Yellow keeps close to leeward of the inside boats: not
If you are rounding the mark on your 1 allowing them enough space to turn their roundings
own, a smooth turn with the mark at the into tactical ones. Yellow slows enough to allow the
bottom apex of the turn may actually be WIND
inside overlap on Purple to be broken, and turns
faster overall (fig 1b). In one-design 2
smoothly past her transom, following her racing line.
racing we rarely get this luxury: it is more Exiting close to the mark, if the boats ahead have fluffed
important to exit as high as possible. their roundings there is a chance of a clear lane, while
However, if the rules restrict options boats behind are, at best, rounding on Yellow’s line.
3
for taking the perfect racing line, then 5
get as close as you can while keeping Defence for Purple

1b
4
clear of any right of way boats. Purple’s defence is to mimic Yellow’s moves: dropping
her kite and slowing down when Yellow does, keeping
tight on the boats to windward of her, while making it
difficult for Yellow to drop back and clear behind.
When should I start previous mark: it is all about positioning Rules considerations for Yellow
thinking about my your boat to increase the chance of While Purple remains overlapped to windward of Yellow,
leeward mark strategy? gaining an inside overlap on the boat Purple is keep clear boat (rule 11). This continues to apply
ahead and reduce the opportunities for when either or both of them are in the three-length zone.
On a short downwind leg with few place the boats behind. At the other extreme, If the situation had set up by Yellow becoming
changing opportunities through wind in light boats in surfing conditions there overlapped to leeward from behind within two hull lengths
variation, waves, or boat speed and may be gaining opportunities all the of Purple, she must not sail above her proper course
IMAGE: PAUL WYETH
handling, the strategy might begin at the way to the three-hull length zone. while overlapped, except to cross astern of Purple.
Once Yellow is clear astern of Purple, she

HOW TO WIN
1 becomes keep clear boat (rule 12).

These rules continue to apply for the rounding,
1 1 but rule 18 also applies between boats once one of
them reaches the zone. An understanding of the
1 definitions is necessary here and its worth reading
WIND them carefully to understand how rule 18 works.
1 The zone is the area around a mark within a distance
2 of three-hull lengths of the nearest boat. Note that
2 Green overlaps Yellow because Purple overlaps both.
Yellow is required to give mark room to the boats that
2 2
were overlapped inside her, from when the first of them

2 reaches the zone. This requirement continues if the overlap
becomes broken, or if Yellow becomes overlapped inside.
Note that the definition of mark room is very specific:
if Purple is keep clear boat, Yellow does not have to
3
3 3 give her any more room than she needs to round it:
3
5
there is no absolute right to a ‘tactical’ rounding.
5 If Yellow wants to tack at the mark, she needs to be
4
5
aware of the movements of the boats behind (fig 2b).
3 4
Yellow can luff to head to wind; boats following will

5
4
4
be clear astern or windward boat, as well as required

to give mark room. But mark room does not include
4
2a room to tack unless the other boat is overlapped

1 outside and to leeward. Yellow needs to be sure, if she
tacks, that she can be close hauled on starboard before
1 Brown has to start altering course to keep clear.
1 WIND
2
2
2
3
OK but don’t tack Buffalo girls

6
This can work when there is lots of tide against wind,
2
6 No room in light winds or strong winds, when being able to

6 sail fast and free out of the mark is good for overall
speed, and when you are sure you don’t tactically
3 3
5
need to tack soon after the mark (fig 3).
3
6
5
5
Yellow keeps the boat sailing fast downwind for as

long as possible. If possible, she leaves the pole until after
3
4
4
the rounding; all the focus should be on trimming and

4
4
sailing the boat as fast as possible. Again, Yellow keeps

2b close underneath Purple to discourage the windward
boats from being able to make a tactical rounding.
Yellow continues to focus on speed and trimming, and
turns the boat as soon as she is able. With luck she’ll be able
to cut across in front of some of the inside boats on the exit:
at worst she keeps sailing fast and free until her lane is clear.
2
WIND
2 2
2 Defence for Purple
If Purple recognises Yellow’s intention early, her choices
are to shadow Yellow’s move and try to stay bow-forward
on the exit, or to let her go, and attempt the ‘slow and
6 go’ rounding. Once Yellow is clear ahead, Purple has
3 6 6 all the room she needs to drop into a tactical rounding
3 and get set up for an early tack after the mark.
3 5 6
5 Rules considerations for Yellow
Yellow’s key rules considerations are the same as for ‘slow
4
3
4 and go’. Once she is clear ahead of Purple, she becomes
5
5
4
right of way boat, but has to continue to give purple

mark room until they have rounded the mark. If Yellow
cuts across Purple’s bow she has to be certain that Purple
4
3 continues to have mark room until the mark is passed.

1 1
1
WIND
WIND
1
1 1
2 3
2
2 2
2
2
No overlap
3
3
4 3
3
3
4
6
4
6
4
5 6 4
6
4
6
6
5
5
5
5
4 5
4 5
The wiggle alteration of course to windward before I want to have my cake and eat it…
Options for Blue being affected by Red’s wind shadow. Are there any situations where the inside overlapped boat
‘Slow and go’ and ‘buffalo girls’ are If Blue’s wiggle is a good one, is allowed to make a tactical rounding? Yes: if the inside
both options for Blue, but she does Red’s next resort is to slow and go boat also has right of way (fig 5). Blue has failed to pull off
need to be aware of the possibility of or buffalo around the outside. the wiggle. Both boats are now approaching on starboard
infringing Green if she tries to make tack, overlapped inside the pack. Blue has to give mark
room for a tactical rounding. Another Rules considerations for Blue room to, and keep clear of Red, (rules18 and 11), and
option is the ‘Wiggle’ (fig 4). If Blue has gained the overlap from Green has to give mark room to, and keep clear of, Blue.
The further that Blue can encourage behind, she may be subject to rule 17: So Red and Blue are both able to push the
Red to the left hand side of the run, the she must not sail above her proper fleet wide for as long as they have right of way,
harder it will be for Red to maintain the course. That’s the course she’d sail if and make nice, tight, tactical roundings.
overlap to the all-important edge of the Red wasn’t there. Blue can get over
zone. That’s great if there are only two this by gybing twice while overlapped, Rules considerations for Red and Blue
boats, but pushing out early jeopardises or by soaking two boat lengths and Rule 18.4 prevents Red or Blue sailing farther from
Blue’s overlap on Green. Instead, Blue coming back up: both of these tactics the mark than needed to sail a proper course. They
waits until the zone approaches, luffs would need to be instigated well before would have no problem convincing any jury that the
Red wide, then bears away hard and the mark. When Blue alters course, tactical rounding is their proper course in this case.
aims for the closest part of the zone she needs to give Red room to keep (Note that rule 18.4 does not apply at a gate mark).
radius. The big bear off swings the clear (rule 16), though if her luff results
overlap line well in front of Red’s bow, in immediate contact, Red was not
and Blue controls the rounding. keeping clear (Definitions, Keep Clear).
Rule 18.2 (d) is slightly biased CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
Defence for Red against a boat making or breaking Opportunities for the boats in the middle of the
Red’s defence is to attack Blue’s wind early a late overlap. If there is doubt that pack are, at best, opportunistic. The strategies
on the leg, to encourage her to sail low or Red’s overlap was broken before the outlined here can be used against the individual
even gybe: the further to the right of the zone, it is presumed that it was not. boats nearby, but there is no control over the rest.
rhumb line they approach the mark, the And once at the mark, remember Assess the situation early, think about your
less likely is the wiggle to succeed. As the that though entitled to mark room, upwind strategy, and make an early move for
mark approaches, Red maintains sideways Blue is keep clear boat at the mark the most appropriate side of the pack.
distance, so Blue is not able to force a big (11) so can’t force Green wide.

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STUART PEARCE C/O SUNSAIL
Whilst there has long been the

option of hiring your own yacht with an
RYA instructor on board in order to tick
Above
Exploring some
of the coastline’s
ancient ruins at
First-hand experience
Cleopatra’s Bay Alec Marsh shares some lessons learnt the hard way as he treats his
off day or coastal skipper qualifications, new spouse – who has never sailed before – to a sailing honeymoon
an increasingly popular alternative is Top right
Sheltered waters
the ‘learn on flotilla’ concept. You get and gentle winds My new wife turns to me – she’s standing the off-season. It shows as he patiently
all the fun and the itinerary offered by Above right
in the galley of our Sun Odyssey 32, and expertly briefs us on every aspect
a standard flotilla holiday, but with a Mix your holiday and a streak of searing Aegean sunlight of the boat, from the heads to head
with training and
qualified skipper on board to show you further your skills
falls across her hair. It’s hot, really hot. sail. Ashley listens intently. I watch as
the ropes and sign certificates at the end She throws down the inventory, and everything is absorbed pliantly without
of the week. With the emphasis equally fumes: “I never expected my honeymoon question. It’s gratifying because I’ve
weighted, this combines the best of all to begin with counting spoons!” just been wondering how well I’ll cope
worlds – sailing tuition, time to practise In that moment, I have a startling being effectively single-handed.
and chill-out time – and holds appeal for revelation: perhaps my idea for a flotilla
families and groups as well as couples. honeymoon in August in Turkey THE BAY OF FETHIYE
If you have some experience but fear wasn’t such a corker. Especially since Next morning, after the briefing, we set
your skills might be a little rusty, a couple Ashley, my wife of all but two days off for our first destination – a bay just
of days on a refresher flotilla is another now, has never sailed before. I suddenly 10 miles away across the Gulf of Fethiye.
option. Alternatively, if you have lots of remember the story of a family friend We’ve got a Force 5 southwesterly, so it’ll
experience but no paperwork to prove who went sailing on his honeymoon: be a nice beam reach most of the way.
it, several operators now offer to join the marriage didn’t survive. We slip our moorings and thread our
you on the first day guiding you through An hour later, I am dragging the just- way from the marina into the protected
the ICC requirements, before you can married suitcases aboard and Ashley has Bay of Fethiye. Once here Ashley steers
then enjoy your holiday independently. been to the supermarket and is cheerfully nicely as I retrieve fenders, lines and then
Finally there are a number of ‘stay and unloading bag after bag of produce. pop below to update the log, and double
sail’ providers in the region, whereby For a yachting newbie she’s done a check the route. So far so good – until
you can spend an exciting week honing brilliant job of provisioning the boat. I hear a shriek. I look up, and Ashley’s
your skills with RYA tuition at a dinghy Our flotilla skipper arrives. John, a face is filled with uncertainty as she’s
beach club, before taking charge of your pale, wiry 55, is a former Army man pointing directly ahead. I leap up into
own yacht for the following week. and works as a driving instructor in the cockpit, heart racing. Possibly half

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SIMON JOHN OWEN C/O NEILSON

C/O NAUTILUS
a mile away a small fishing boat idles And Ashley definitely looks the better Above left on the mainland, the next morning.
The sandy Wall
in our general direction. With relief, a for it. Our destination is now a mere Bay is great for
First it’s back into the Gulf of
short discussion of the use of bearings to eight miles away and suddenly, we are snorkelling Fethiye, again in perfect conditions,
ascertain likelihood of collision begins. sailing. Contentedly. It’s 30 degrees and Above right although the sails are gone by 12.45.
We enter the Gulf of Fethiye and the conditions are perfect. And we’re A flotilla gives you Still, it is good for the fridge, even
the assurance of
the Aegean – and it’s what we’re here on our honeymoon. My eye scans the reconvening at the though we’ve sailed perhaps three
for: flawless blue skies, a rich blue sea horizon, taking in the lumps and bumps end of each day miles all told over two days.
and, for a sailing newbie, the presence that I’ve noted on the chart, as well We spend the afternoon swimming in
of enough land to be reassuring. Our as those that I haven’t. I’m at peace. the turquoise waters and I ready myself
boat pitches delightfully from wave to I look over at my beloved: her head is for the day to follow: the flotilla’s route
wave. It’s perfect – or so I let myself bowed forward and resting in her hands involves a 20-mile crossing of the Gulf
believe until audible displeasure from as she wrestles in the grip of seasickness. of Fethiye in what would be perfect
Ashley informs me otherwise. Evidently ‘13.45. Engine back on.’ We motor-sail conditions to any sailor, but might just
something about the way the boat is with genoa the rest of the way and (after finish off the honeymoon. I just hope it
moving is causing her genuine alarm. narrowly avoiding several more lethal won’t do the same for the marriage. Ever
Why on earth hadn’t we done any collisions), reach Tersane Island, and optimistic, we set off the next morning.
preparation for this? Just one day’s berth in a beautiful bay. We were the This time as we head into the open
sailing would have been something. last boat to leave; we’re the first one in. water, I bring up a beach towel and
Fortunately my wife is made of stern cushion and lay it appealingly in the
stuff. The moment of alarm passes WRISTBAND ‘MAGIC’ cockpit so Ashley can sunbathe. With
and I give her the helm. With little Overnight I obtain anti-seasickness Ashley content and the sails up, we
direction she steers ably to windward wristbands from a fellow charterer. “It’s make good speed for an hour and
so I can deploy the main (the in-mast pure witchcraft,” he confides, as he hands a half, interrupted only by a spot of
roller reefer is inelegant but perfect for the box over. But I’ll take anything. lunch until we put a tack in. Finally
short-handed sailing) and soon we’re Armed with motion sickness tablets and with the afternoon breeze falling away
skipping along more smoothly at 4.5 the wristbands we set off for Boynüz the engine goes back on at 3pm. And
knots. I log it: ‘Engine off. 13.38.’ Bükü, a well sheltered tree-lined bay suddenly I realise we’ve sailed for two
hours and covered some 10 miles. And
Ashley has loved it. I feel like Columbus
laying eyes on the New World! When
Sailing holidays with a novice: Dos and don’ts we arrive she’s ready with the fenders
and grabs the lazy line with gusto.
1 Communication. Explain moment, ‘front’ and ‘back’ 5 Slowly does it. Don’t be too That afternoon we snorkel with
everything clearly might just be better than ambitious with your a sea turtle in Karacaören Bay.
beforehand. Twice! bow and stern. passage planning. Suddenly we are in honeymoon
cliché-land. “You know,” remarks
2 Assume nothing. What you 4 Safety management. 6 Enjoy it. You want your novice Ashley the next afternoon from the
take for granted afloat has Give yourself tasks that to love it as much as you do. coach roof, where she’s sunbathing
been years in the learning. may involve danger (for beneath a nicely set mainsail. “I think
instance, unloading 7 Don’t go overboard. But in I’d like to do a sailing course…”
3 Avoid jargon. Nautical winches) until confident the event it should happen,
words are a foreign your novice can do it ensure your novice knows
language. In the heat of the without injury. precisely what to do. Alec and Ashley were sailing in the
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LAYER UP
FOR BIG BOATS GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT reports on the latest
clothing developments geared to keeping you
warm and dry when it comes to big boat sailing
W
hether it’s round sailing in unpredictable British weather. should quite happily be able to jump
the cans racing or It might well be that on a warm spring from sportsboat to coastal sailing to
you’re venturing day, for example, a mid layer jacket worn anything in between without either
further offshore, over salopettes and a good base layer needing to update their whole wardrobe
improvements in may be sufficient to keep the elements at or having to compromise on comfort.
fabrics mean that you no longer need bay. As Matt Clark, product development
to rely on bulk for warmth when it director for Gill explains: “The versatility OUTER SHELL
comes to dressing for big boat sailing. of a multi-layer system cannot be beaten The outer layer has the job of keeping
It’s now accepted wisdom that lots of thin and the advent of soft shell technology the elements out, and it goes without
layers will perform far better than fewer has increased the options available to saying that it needs to be waterproof as
thicker layers. Ultimately, this means you those on the water. When conditions well as breathable – so that any internal
will feel much more comfortable on the allow, the windproof barrier of a softshell condensation that builds up inside can
water. Not only does your clothing physically top will often be enough to fend off light be transmitted to the outer layer, and
feel much less weighty and restrictive to spray and the cooling effect of the wind.” you avoid that clammy cold feeling.
LEAD PHOTO: FRANCESCO FERRI C/O ZHIK
wear, but investing in a layered wardrobe The capsule wardrobe principle also Much of the cross-over capability
has the added benefit of allowing you to means that you no longer need different mentioned above comes as a direct result
pick and choose between layers to create options for inshore and offshore sailing. of the recent shift amongst jacket and
the right balance in any given conditions. By investing in a few carefully chosen salopette manufacturers towards the
This is particularly advantageous when fundamental items, the average sailor use of three-layer waterproof material,

BUYER’S GUIDE
which has now almost entirely replaced to find yourself at the pointy end of the
the concept of two-layer material – at boat on a frequent basis, a smock-style
least amongst performance ranges. outer will be preferable to a traditional
Two-layer material is distinguishable by jacket; with no zip, it’s impossible
the protective mesh inner lining – which for water to seep inside no matter
makes it heavier, less breathable, and how many waves you take face-on.
more cumbersome – especially when
trying to put on salopettes over wet BACK TO BASE
boots! By contrast, three-layer fabric A good base layer is fundamental to
instead comprises a highly waterproof, ensuring your whole layering system
breathable membrane laminated between works effectively, so be sure to invest
a breathable, protective scrim and a wisely. Even when you are cold, your
durable fabric outer. An increasing trend body still gives off moisture, and if
towards this option has seen garments this gets trapped in between your
develop that give great performance clothing layers, you will end up feeling
across the range, and importantly, are clammy and ultimately your body
much more affordable than in the past. temperature will drop further.
“It’s no longer true that a garment has To make sure that moisture is moved
to be heavy to be suitable for offshore,” away from your skin and towards the
comments David Lewin, technical outer layer where it can be transferred
consultant for Hudson Wight. “If you out, choose base layers that are made
are looking for an offshore-specific from an effective wicking material.
garment, the difference these days This typically involves some sort of
tends to come in the detail rather than polyester-based material, often with
the fabric; for example, higher quality anti-microbial technology incorporated
The capsule wardrobe principle

means you no longer need options
for inshore and offshore
nnMusto BR2 Jacket
nnHenri Lloyd
Elite Smock
sealing on the seams; a more robust to ensure you stay smelling fresh even
hood, collar and cuffs; fleece-lined after periods of intense activity. But
hand-warmer pockets; high vis and it is also worth mentioning that there
retro-reflective strips, and so on. are increasingly alternatives on the
“The move towards three-layer market. In particularly cold conditions,
materials has also brought not just merino wool blends offer a step up in
a corresponding weight saving – insulation (although you do sacrifice a
particularly where manufacturers little in wicking capability), and have
are opting for lighter but higher naturally antibacterial properties.
performance outer material such as Perhaps the newest concept being
twill weave – but also space saving. introduced by the wider active-sports
That’s important as boats become market is bamboo. Usually mixed
ever more high performance and the with synthetic fibres, this material
weight and size of sailors’ kit bags has the benefit of being super soft.
has by necessity had to shrink too.” But the big advantage of wearing
Most manufacturers have adopted sailing-specific base layers, both tops and
another performance orientated trend bottoms, over something adapted from
with regards to jackets – that of a shorter your ski or walking wardrobe, comes
fit at the front and a longer fit at the in the use of body mapping. Through
back. As sailors tend to be crouched or extensive research, product developers
hiking whilst racing, avoiding excessive can identify key areas for movement
material in your lap contributes to and insulation when sailing, and these
better fit and comfort. However, Lewin needs are catered for with a mixture of
advises, “it’s always worth ensuring panels, each offering the required stretch,
you have enough length in the trouser support and temperature control.
leg; try the product on and consider Base layers are likely to be the most
how the fit will be affected when versatile and numerous in any layered
stepping or crouching on board”. wardrobe, meaning you can pick and
It’s also worth noting that if you choose items with different thermal
regularly sail a sportsboat or are likely properties to best suit the conditions.

LAYER UP FOR BIG BOATS BUYER’S GUIDE
nnMusto MPX Trousers nnGill i5 nnMusto

Crosswind Dynamic
Jacket Mid Layer
nnZhikdry Top nnHudson Wight Midshell Jacket
Some lighter base layers even have UV from light spray, do not expect them to salopettes. Although not specifically
protection and high wicking propensities, be waterproof. The focus instead is on targeted at active sailors, they do have
meaning that on the nicest of days they insulation. “The mid layer provides the an appeal for winter sailing and for
can comfortably be worn as a standalone essential insulating layer of warmer air those who feel the cold easily – women
layer, whilst doubling up under a mid and can also offer additional protection in particular – and for those on a
layer when the weather takes a turn. from wind and water,” explains Henri slow offshore. As Amanda Dyjecinski,
13 Lloyd PR manager, Amy Grealish. marketing director for Musto says:
MID LAYER INSULATION NEXT MONTH According to the experts, this is “We sold a few primaloft jackets to
Tried and tested
Last but by no means least, there’s the kit innovations another area where big changes have those coming off the Fastnet this year
middle layer to consider. Although mid On sale
come in, as people move away from as they were very cold this time!” She
layers usually give some protection 13 November bulky fleece – whether as a standalone continues: “Primaloft products make an
layer or as a lining with a shell outer excellent mid layer, as primaloft has a
– towards lighter-weight modern good warmth-to-weight ratio. It is also
alternatives, which offer a higher water repellent (but not waterproof);
FROM TOP TO TOE warmth-to-weight ratio. Thermogrid our versions all have durable water
No matter if you are dressing for the worst of the winter fleece, for example, is made up of a repellent coating so that if caught out
weather or a sunny spring day, it’s important not to forget grid system fabric, with conduits along in light spray they stay dry inside.”
about accessories and footwear. That can be anything which your body heat can flow and Mid layers are often pivotal to
from breathable boots to the right pair of gloves, or equalise, directing heat flow to warm the success of the layering concept,
sunglasses to a fleece hat. As Grealish summarises: up the bits of you that are cooler. and having an extra mid layer to hand can
“Accessories are often overlooked, but they play a vital Stretch and flexibility are also a also be key to turning your day around
part in overall sailing attire; their main function is the vital consideration, ensuring that your when the weather turns out to be chillier
protection of the extremities from the physical aspects movement is not restricted. Lightweight than expected. As Clark concludes, “it’s
of sailing and racing, and also to provide protection weave material, as well as four-way really important to plan ahead and dress
against the varied climatic elements. Correct footwear stretch fabrics, are becoming the norm. for the occasion, and if in doubt, pack an
selection can make a huge difference to a sailor’s Mid layers extend beyond fleece extra thermal and windproof layer. It’s
comfort and performance; this is vital for the wearer’s and softshell garments. Increasingly, far easier to duck below deck and add or
confidence, as well as safety and agility on board.” primaloft products are being offered strip off a mid layer than to face either
to the sailing market, both jackets and over-heating or enduring the cold.”

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FIRE BOAT TEST
AND I BRING
YOU… FIRE!
TOBY HEPPELL visits Burghfield SC to test
the ‘Fire’, a new sail with its own personality
that is adding a rival dimension to the Blaze
1
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aunched by Topper International be noted that it will compete as a separate UPWIND 7/10
in 1996, the Blaze has developed class, so the possibility of rig-swapping to ««««««««««
a committed following in the UK suit conditions at an event is not an option. It was on the beats where I felt the depowering
and has undergone a number of effects of the carbon mast bending due to
developments, reinvigorating the RIGGING 9/10 kicker loads in the bottom third the most and,
class and making it easier to sail, which already «««««««««« compared to the Blaze I was sailing against, the
includes a larger sail, named the Halo. But the “One of the key aims in creating the Fire rig was speed differential was most apparent here. Stiffen
latest in the line of innovations now comes in the to ensure it would sit on the same spars,” Mike up that bottom section and you wouldn’t be
form of the new, smaller rig named the ‘Fire’. Lyons from Cirrus Raceboats (class builder for struggling too much for pace. Certainly, I was
Multiple rigs are de rigueur at present, the past decade) said as I arrived at a rainy and hiking against the rig in the upper range of the
with many sailors looking to maximise their gusty Burghfield Sailing Club near Reading. day, so there is plenty of power being delivered.
investment and get sailing whenever they have “When I used to sail a Laser it always bothered In terms of balance, taking area almost
an opportunity, so it seems to be a sensible me that you needed to carry around and store exclusively from the leech seems to have
route for manufacturers. The Blaze has long additional spars if you wanted to take advantage kept the boat light on the helm upwind.
been percieved to be for the heavier male who of both the Radial and standard rigs.” This The hull has a sizable waterline, so I was
is, perhaps, beyond their first flush of youth, approach extends to the larger Halo rig too, relieved to find that manoeuvrability, and
so the Fire aims to activate a following of meaning investing in a Blaze hull and spars can more specifically, tacking ability had not been
both females and the lighter sailor. I’m told a provide access to three seperate sized sails. lost by reducing sail area as I had feared.
number of rigs have been sold to female sailors With this in mind, rigging the Fire is as The shape of the sail is something of a double-
– though the vast majority so far have gone easy as taking the sail out of the bag, attaching edged sword. Without loads of depth and with
to those who already own a Blaze and want the main halyard and hoisting it. The only a small flat head it is hard to set the sail so it is
something for when conditions are challenging. real difference with rigging the sail is adding stalling, even winding on as much kicker as I
Thanks to (what feels like) a slightly flatter an extension to the outhaul (though a longer could manage, which is useful. This probably
cut, coupled with significantly reduced roach, outhaul line would take care of this). makes the Fire an easier sail to set than the
the Fire is, anecdotally, quicker than the Blaze Test conditions were probably a little light Blaze, but means you probably need to play more
when it is really blowing – though it should for the Fire, where the sub-10 knot blow kicker to have an appreciable effect on the sail.
probably would have seen my 68kg frame better
suited to the Blaze rig proper. As such much REACHING 8/10
of the day was spent searching for power. I ««««««««««
SPECIFICATIONS would suggest, however, that a regular Blaze
sailor may want to wind on a little more lower
Crack off a little and the hull’s impressive
waterline length comes into play, negating
LOA: 4.20m tension than they use with the standard rig. some of the speed difference between the
Beam: 2.48m This seems a product of the sail’s slightly flatter two sails – at least in the lighter, sub-planing
Hull weight: 72kg shape making it very susceptible to depowering conditions I experienced on our test day.
Rig options – sail area: when there is any real mast bend especially Typically the Blaze class has something of
Fire: 8.8sq m down low. With the smaller roach, winding the a ‘set and forget’ attitude to outhaul but I get
Blaze: 10.4sq m kicker on should give you all the depowering the strong impression that the Fire responds to
Halo: 11.5sq m options you need, through sheeting, without more input, particularly reaching and running,
mast bend to flatten the sail further still. where dumping the control gave a lot more power.

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3 4 5
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RUNNING 7/10 be making this transition earlier than a 1. The difference

«««««««««« heavier sailor in a Blaze. But time will in sail profile
between the Blaze ANSWER BACK
Dead downwind will require time in be the ultimate decision maker there. and the Fire Mike Lyons, Cirrus Raceboats
the boat to get right, I believe. As a 2. Dump the The Blaze class is relatively
outhaul on a reach
stayed singlehander, the aim of the CONCLUSION 8/10 and there is still youthful overall, judging by major
game is always going to be dumping «««««««««« plenty of power meetings in what is generally an
the kicker to get as much twist in the The Fire is a well thought out sail that can 3. Rig set-up aging dinghy market. But the Fire
will want to
top of the sail as possible and so get as be used to extend the range of someone’s be tweaked is attracting the demographic
close to dead downwind as you can. Blaze, or open the class up to a broader for the Fire we hoped, with younger and
The limited roach of the Fire, however, market. It is, however, a different sail 4. Controls within older, lighter and female groups
easy reach of
combined with stays that sit relatively and hoisting one is not akin to simply the wing make emerging. The Fire can push or
far aft of the mast means there is only heading out with a Blaze that has slightly adjustment simple maintain the comfortable upper
a small portion of the sail blading off. less power. It can, and should, be viewed 5. The Fire sail has
wind limit for helms even higher
been designed to
Certainly it is possible to head as a class in its own right with its own sit on the same than for the Blaze, recognised as a
dead downwind, and in sub-planing personality and a different style and set- spars as the Blaze
very capable high wind racer. Sheet
conditions this is always going to be the up rewarded accordingly. The build of the loads are low and the smaller rig
aim of the game, but I suspect sailing sail is second to none, coming from the is developing its own following.
the angles in windier weather could well sailmaking powerhouse that is Norths, 13 It rewards finesse and is perhaps
be quicker. Exactly where the crossover and probably represents one of the better, more tactical in practice than the
NEXT MONTH
from one mode to the other lies will reduced-size rigs I have come across – J/11S on test ‘standard’ or Halo [larger] rig.
take time to get right and I’m tempted to particularly impressive as the boat was On sale cirrusrace.com
suggest that a lighter sailor in a Fire will designed with just one sail in mind. 13 November

BOAT NEWS
BOAT NEWS
UPDATED LASER’S NEW SAIL
Having gone through few major receiving criticism, (that it deforms kicker, cunningham and outhaul.
modifications since the design made its easily, remains competitive for a short The original Laser was followed by the
debut in the 1970s, a new sail for the time and develops an odd shape in Laser Radial and then the 4.7 – after a
Standard Laser has been launched. the luff tube where the two-piece previous smaller version failed to catch
The new sail features a heavier material, mast joins together), the new sail on – both of which featured smaller sails,
radial cut panels, a larger window, new has been introduced with the aim of but also (in both cases) took advantage
battens and Velcro batten pocket-ends as combating a number of these issues. of radial cut sail designs to provide
well as improved shape in the luff sleeve. Despite being known as the strictest greater longevity and shape-holding.
The sail will be available from November of strict one-designs, the Laser has not
2015 but, alongside agreements with ISAF, remained entirely unchanged since Length: 4.2m
will not be used for the 2016 Olympics, its launch. Perhaps the biggest change Beam: 1.39m
nor for other top-line events for the was the addition of the XD pack in Draught: 0.787m
remainder of the 2015 and 2016 seasons. the early 2000s, allowing for improved Hull weight: 58.97kg
With the Laser Standard sail long cleats and increased purchase on the Mainsail area: 7.06sq m

FOR SALE KERONIMO
Buyers can select from a
When the class was first launched back in number of maintenance
2010, the Ker 40 was sold under the guise and delivery options;
of being ‘almost custom-build quick have your boat taken
at production boat prices’. The design care of in the winter
certainly proved itself to be competitive, and delivered to two
with Keronimo leading GBR Red to regattas during the
victory in the 2011 Commodores’ Cup. year, say Cork Week
The comparatively low price tag and Dartmouth, to
when new seems to have filtered into save the hassle of
the second-hand market. Although it doing so yourself.
may seem a lot of money, Keronimo A number of other
is a top-end 40ft grand prix racer ease-of-use options
primed to take on, and win, any race. will also be available.
Keronimo comes ready to race The second big sell
with all the kit and spares you would comes in the boat’s
expect from a top-end team. She can green adaptations.
be set up for either round the cans She has no diesel
racing or in offshore mode, perfect for
NEW W1DA engine on board, nor any gas, with power
both Cowes Week and the Fastnet. How many of us have been out on the water being supplied by solar panels and some clever
racing or cruising our boat, getting frustrated hydro-generator power. At present the team
LOA: 12.20m by logistics or niggles that are preventing you are giving a 10-hour motoring life before
Year: 2010 from getting full enjoyment from your day? It you are reliant solely on sail-power – enough
Beam: 4.15m is with this in mind that a conglomeration of to suit most coastal cruisers and racers.
Draught: 2.6m sailors has come together with backing from
Displacement: 4,850kg the Irish government to create the W1DA, Length: 9.5m
Hull material: GRP the latest cruiser/racer concept to come to Beam: 2.89m
Engine: 1 x Yanmar 30hp market. And the boat also comes with an Draught (keel up): 0.4m
Designer: Jason Ker impressive host of ‘green’ credentials. Displacement: 3,000kg
Builder: McConaghy Innovation is rife throughout with the Mainsail: 33.4sq m
Location: South coast, UK concept being to create a boat that allows people Genoa: 21.7sq m
Price: £275,000 VAT paid more time on the water and less time adjusting. Spinnaker: 63sq m

CLUBS & CLASSES
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CLUBS & CLASSES

There have been some stunning championships for both big boats and dinghy classes,
with often Champagne conditions and incredibly close results. PAULA IRISH reports
Gillard and Anderton edge Fireball Worlds Comets at Cardiff

Cardiff YC hosted the Comet Nationals
After barely putting a foot wrong was a breakaway group of four was hopelessly snagged – it looked as with 31-strong entry including four
to win the Fireball Nationals, Tom boats led by Christian Birrell and if a cruel twist of fate would decide previous Comet national champions
Gillard and Richard Anderton made it Sam Brearey, with every intention the championship. A spare sheave was and several strong performers bound to
hard work to win the Fireball Worlds. of fighting to the death to retain found, with Gillard and Anderton mount a challenge. Winds were Force 1 to
In wind and rain they sat out the their crown, ahead of DJ Edwards/ then dashing to the start area. 3 from various directions, and in the tricky
first race of the Worlds at Pwllheli Vyv Townend; Gillard/Anderton; In the penultimate race, the first and varied conditions it was important
to be consistent, despite two discards
SC with a BFD. Then on a breezy day and James Peters/Fynn Sterritt. four boats finished within 40 seconds:
being allowed. There were six different
two, with a poor start and a trapeze Day four was a truly epic day Peters, Gillard, Edwards and Birrell. race winners in the seven races held,
For the last race, only a win would do with the title decided in the final race.
for Birrell/Brearey and they needed Former champion Eddie Pope from
Gillard to be fourth or worse. Ogston SC took the overall win, counting
In fact it was another bullet 12 points, with Chipstead’s Guy Wilkins
for Peters/Sterritt, with second second overall on countback from Up River’s
being more than enough to see Michael Ettershank, both with 16 points.
Gillard and Anderton crowned
as the new world champions. Phantom Nationals
With three wins in the last Will Gulliver took the Phantom
four races, Peters tied with Nationals title at Minnis Bay SC in
Birrell in the overall points, but north Kent after battling it out for the
top spot with Charley Cumbley.
took the runners up spot, with
Going into the final race of the
Edwards/Townend fourth. championship, sponsored by The Morton
Gillard and Anderton could have Partnership, P&B, Selden, Spinlock & A Glaze,
eased their way through the week, but there was everything to play for, although
LEE WHITEHEAD
with their BFD and uncharacteristic the odds were with Gulliver. The startline,
10th were on the back foot until the as throughout the event, was another busy
wire breaking, the pair had to set in the bay and going into the final day. The now deposed reigning affair, with the tide pushing up to the line.
about making the most of what they final day, Birrell/Brearey still led champions, Birrell and Brearey, were Cumbley pushed Gulliver up, but was he
over? The gun fired and Gulliver sped off
could, even to the point of passing though a second discard would always there, and had the whole
while Cumbley prayed for the second gun
their good trapeze line around the come into play with race nine. week been windy, it is hard to see but all that was heard was the sound of a
boat on each tack! By the finish, they Then Gillard/Anderton had more anyone stopping 49er campaigners kicker breaking; really bad luck for Charlie.
had clawed their way up to 10th. difficulties – on the beach the jib Peters and Sterritt and their relentless Northampton’s Gulliver sailed on to
By the end of day three there halyard had jumped the sheave and onslaught on the top position. his fourth bullet and victory counting
six points ahead of Cumbley in second
overall with 11 points, with Harry
Briddon just a point behind in third.
National 12 Burton Week Championship Etchells Europeans

Burton Week for the National 12s and 50 minutes. Tom Stewart and but capsized on a gybe, destroying Jeremy Thorp, Stuart Childerley and
went down to the final race at Herne Andrea Downham finished second their hopes of taking third overall. Mark Andrews on Phan won the Etchells
Bay SC. The 31-boat fleet had seven with Jeremy and Luke Hartley third. Luckily for Stewart/Downham, Jon Europeans, hosted by the Royal London YC.
races over four days, including the The Gul-sponsored championship Ibbotson and Charlotte Stewart sailed The other title winners from the 18-boat
fleet, which had light breezes to contend
Burton Cup, which saw Graham week overall was won by Stewart/ a steady run, crossing the line in third,
with all weekend, were Rob Goddard,
Camm and Zoe Ballantyne leading Downham. They took a final breezy just ahead of Camm/Ballantyne, giving Nigel Whitefield and Dom Mortimer sailing
to the finish and completing the four race win, with John and Ollie Tom and Andrea victory by one point. Stampede, who while finishing fifth
laps of a triangle course, with each leg Meadowcroft in second. Steve Sallis and Camm/Ballantyne were second overall had won the Etchells European
at least one mile long, in two hours Katy Meadowcroft looked solid in third overall with Ibbotson/Stewart third. Corinthian ISAF Category One Trophy.

CLUBS & CLASSES
RICHARD JANULEWICZ
ELAINE BURGIS
Hobie Cat Champs in Jersey Eddie, Edwards and Greenhalgh claim SB20 crown
Calm conditions greeted crews for racing at the top end between Skipper Andy Eddie, and his an impressive challenge from the
the Rubicon (Jersey) Channel Islands brothers Russell and Darren Boschat
crew of Gareth Edwards and Rob outset in the 25-boat fleet, winning
Hobie Cat Championships hosted and Harry Smith/David Elgie, with the
by the Royal Channel Islands YC, brothers finishing on top, and Marek Greenhalgh, claimed the SB20 national the first three races in a row.
preventing any racing, but bright and Grzadziel and Mike Dudek third. title after winning three of the six In race four, Ed Russo’s Black Magic took
breezy conditions the next day then In the Hobie Tiger and Wildcat races at the Royal Southern YC in the win while Underground Toys slipped
provided virtually perfect cat sailing. combined fleet, last year’s winners Hamble on Underground Toys. to eighth. Pieter Heyn’s F5 Synthesis Team
The Hobie 16 ‘A’ Fleet class had a battle Benn Garnham/Jamie Hamilton from The Stormforce Coaching UK National Gul then finished strongly to take the next
between Gordon Burgis/Kenny Snell and Guernsey once again set the pace on their Championships had overcast and shifty two race wins, but Underground Toys
youth team Tom Newman/Bart Wijsmuller; 18ft Hobie Tiger. Darren Stower/Graeme winds on the first day, and a building sea posted two more solid results with a 3,2
the veteran team took the day with Monks racing Wildcat were a close second
breeze with sunshine on day two. The to take the overall win from them by two
good tactics and boat speed, three firsts with Adrian Jesson/Paul Martin third.
giving them the coveted trophy for the In the Junior Dragoons, Ollie Voak/ Indian summer sunshine also brought points. Third overall went to Black Magic,
10th time since its inception in 1991. Third Megan Newstead took the win ahead zephyr-light conditions which led to while UK class chairman Adrian Peach
were Grant Neale and Karen Larose. of sisters Chloe and Elsa Swetenham, racing being cancelled for day three. on Uber followed up his Cowes Grand
Hobie 16 ‘B’ Fleet class had close and Leo Marshall/Gemma Newman. Andy Eddie and team laid down Slam win with a strong fourth place.
70th Merlin Rocket Championship

Ben Saxton and George Yeoman took a Ben and Roz McGrane sailed a
clear win at the Selden 70th Merlin Rocket consistent series with six results in the
Championship, counting six results in the top six for second overall, while rounding
top five and one race win, in an impressive out the podium in third were Tim Fells
performance against a high quality entry. and Oli Wells, who pulled their series
back together after a mid-series falter.
MARK WILTSHIRE
NICKY MATHEW
The championship included a black tie

dinner to celebrate the 70th anniversary,
British Moth Nationals Hansa UK Nationals supported by Winder Boats and HD Sails
Conditions ranged from rain-down-the- Hosted by Chesil Sailability at the and with legendary Spud Rowsell as the
neck, no wind and miserable to sunny Weymouth and Portland National Sailing after dinner speaker, and after a week
and feisty at the British Moth Nationals Academy, the Halls Property Lawyers of heavy rain, Whitstable turned on the
at Staunton Harold SC in Derbyshire; Hansa National UK Championships saw glamour for the final day with sunshine
over 50 per cent of eligible class sailors eight races over conditions ranging
ALEX CHESHIRE
and breeze giving as close to Champagne

turned up and for the first time over a from an opening day strong breeze
conditions as the Swale Estuary can provide.
quarter of the competitors were female. to a final day of lighter breeze.
Toby Cooper, mindful of the The class winners were: Hansa
superstition that the boat that wins Liberty, David Durston (Whitefriars
the practice race doesn’t take the
championship, did his best not to win,
Sailability); Hansa 303 Two-Person,
Christophe Sloor/Ingrid Vandervelden
Cumbley wins OK Nationals
but was forced into first by the conditions. (Flanders Sailability Belgium), and Charlie Cumbley took his first OK national Day four, with slightly more perky sailors,
Over the eight-race series for the Tim Scarisbrick and Anya de Iongh, championship title at Weymouth SC over a saw Nick Craig, who had decided to join
25-strong fleet, Lymington’s Robbie Claridge 2nd and 1st British (Chesil Sailability); week of drama both on and off the water. in for the day, working into the lead, with
took five bullets and the title, while Cooper Hansa 303 One-Person, Tanya Bourgeois
Cumbley dominated day one, Cumbley taking his first defeat of the week.
finished second overall as the curse of the (Flanders Sailability) and Katherine
practice race struck again. Tim Davison Hedley in 2nd and 1st British Boat revelling in the 15-18 knots, and Cumbley then had to finish race eight in
was third and veteran’s champion, while (Tideway Sailability, London); Hansa 2.3, seemed to be romping off again on the top 10; it didn’t look good until taking
Abby Freeley was the ladies’ champion. Lindsay Burns (Frensham Sailability). day two until he picked up an OCS. the same shift as Andy Rushworth, Charlie
Then day three was the morning after catapulted his way into the top 10 for the
the night before; a stupendous class dinner overall win. Lee Child was second overall;
18ft Skiff Nationals Radial Youth Worlds
In glamour conditions the 18ft Skiff class The Laser Radial Youth Worlds at Kingston, and social. Cumbley won both races with Richard Burton overtook Jon Fish for third.
sailed off Sandbanks in Poole, hosted by Canada, saw Australia’s Conor Nicholas winning the battle for second hotting up; Lee Child Everyone got a bottle of Hook Norton
the Watersports Academy and Parkstone the men’s division; GBR’s Jack Cookson and Jon Fish were tied on points with Brewery’s beer, and the top 15 chose prizes
YC, with Pica taking the national title. finished in seventh and Jamie Calder 10th. Richard Burton only four points adrift. from North Sails and Pinnell & Bax.

CLUBS & CLASSES
B14 European title

for Blue Badge
Teams at the Gul B14 Europeans at Rock SC in
Cornwall battled across a range of conditions,
from an epic first day of wind and waves
likely to remain etched in the minds of those
that flew round the course for years, to the
extremely tactical game of chess on the last day.
Going into the final race all the podium
PAUL WYETH/RYA
positions were still to be decided; the strategy
was to stay in the pressure, cover like crazy, head
out of the boat and wing mirrors in full view.
Blue Badge (Mike Bees/Ferret) ultimately
took the European title by four points
British ISAF Youth Worlds Team
from Seavolution (Barnsie/Chinscar Char), The RYA ISAF Youth Worlds Selection Event and Freddie Simes (Bewl Valley) taking
who beat Eeyore (Wattsy/Bish) by just had three days of great race action at Hayling the final advantage to likewise join the
one point, pushing them into third. Island SC, with 12 sailors selected to represent British Youth Sailing Team in Malaysia.
GBR in Malaysia at the end of the year. Max Clapp and Ross Banham (Royal
In the girls’ 29er class the top four boats Southern) won the boys’ 420 with a race to
RS700 title hat-trick for Wales were within just a couple of points of each spare securing their place in the team, while
First and second overall at the Volvo Noble other as the final race began, with Courtney Jenny Cropley (Royal Lymington) and Emma
Marine RS700 Nationals at Castle Cove SC Bilbrough and Harriet Ward (HISC) winning Baker (Weir Wood) won the girls’ 420 spot.
were sown up on the penultimate day by overall the race and the event ahead of Hattie Rogers The Laser Radial team places went to Daniel
winner Jerry Wales and runner up Neil Ashby. and Emma Loveridge (Royal Lymington) Whiteley (Pwllheli), and Hanna Brant (Oxford
Richard Wadsworth secured third overall. to secure ISAF Youth Worlds selection. SC), while Christchurch windsurfers Daniel
The championship, also supported by The boys’ 29er class also came down and sister Emma Wilson were selected for
Harken and RS, saw four days of winds to the wire, with George Tardrew (HISC) the boys’ and girls’ windsurfing classes.
between 8 and 15 knots to give everybody,
whether hobbit or hulk, a fair crack.
Race victories were recorded by one of the
lightest (Huw Reynolds weighing in at 70 plus Norfolk Punt Champs
kilos) and by one of the heaviest (class chair It proved to be a breezy and action-packed
Richard Wadsworth at a 100 plus kilos). Race weekend for the 17 Norfolk Punts who took to
wins were also recorded by Simon Letten Barton Broad for their championships, with the
(luck) and the legend that is Ian Swann. fleet including the older and slower Traditional,
The remaining races were won by veteran Hard Chine and the newest and fastest Morrisons.
Jerry Wales, finishing with a net 10 points Strong gusts and erratic wind shifts on day
to record his third nationals win. two in particular resulted in a few casualties.
By the final race it was all to play for. Overall
ROBIN MYERSCOUGH
leader Woodpecker was caught by a huge gust at

Hurricane 5.9 Nationals the start and couldn’t avoid Avocet who, holed
The Hurricane 5.9 Nationals at Thorpe Bay in her buoyancy tank, capsized. With Avocet Scott in Hard Chine Woodpecker were first
witnessed a family battle for supremacy between sinking and Woodpecker limping home, the overall, claiming the Punt Championship
Jack Tindale and Hugo Bull, and the father- path should have been clear for Whooper to trophy ahead of Simon Clayton and Jack
and-son team of Geoff and Dan Tindale. take the trophy from Woodpecker if she won the Drew-Leventon in their borrowed Morrison,
In a competitive race. But a capsize put paid to this opportunity. Whooper, with Drew and Elske Wilton
field of 24 boats Father-and-son team Matthew and Freddie in Merlin (Morrison) third overall.
there was all to
play for on the
fourth and final Melges 24 Nationals Aldeburgh Lapwings Wades win Mirror Nationals
day, as the double The resurrected One Sails Melges 24 National The Lapwing Championship at The Mirror Nationals were run alongside
discards kicked Championship was held at Suffolk Yacht Aldeburgh YC had 14 boats completing Abersoch Mirror Week, with 86 boats on the
in and the breeze Harbour and Haven Ports YC, where an four races in near perfect conditions, water, 43 in each fleet. After entering the final
was up. Could emerging local fleet is gaining a strong foothold. with Bruce Robson in Hummingbird day with a slender lead, P&B legend Dave Wade
the final race see The home fleet were joined by two visiting winning overall with three bullets. and his daughter Imogen (Northampton SC)
the old man show the boy the way home? teams, one coming from the Netherlands. The teenage crew of Bethan Matthews emerged as the national champions.
Both team Tindales were straight out of Miles Quinton’s Gill Race Team helmed and Lily Lewington won the final race There was close competition between top
by Rob Larke, showed the rest of the fleet in Quail. They narrowly beat Bethan’s parents and National Junior Squad sailors.
the blocks slogging it out. Jack’s crew hooked
how to sail in a breeze and took the overall father Duncan sailing Skua with her Unfortunately Eleanor Keers’ crew Izzy Pugh
in on the back toe loop and they just sent it win without needing to sail the 10th and brother Scotty as crew into third place. was injured on the last day, so she was unable
downwind to pull away from Geoff, taking final race, having scored seven race wins The Lapwing class is returning to life, with to match her earlier results, the Itchenor
the championship title for the first time. and two second places. Second overall was almost double the number of boats at this pairing finishing third overall, allowing
Geoff held on to second and second overall Gelikt (Carlos Vroon) with 20 points, two year’s championship compared to last and Angus Hemmings and his daughter Florence
ahead of Lloyd Turner and Harry Lucas. points ahead of S&M (Stephen Videlo). hopes next year for 20 on the start line. (Stokes Bay) to nip in to take second overall.

20th Flying Fifteen Worlds 707 Nationals at Burnham
The Flying Fifteen Worlds were won for the third The 707 Nationals were hosted by the Royal Corinthian
time in a row by the team of Graham Vials and Chris YC at Burnham-on-Crouch over four days; going into
Turner from Royal Lymington YC, with four firsts, the last two races, bar a disaster, Sea Word was set
a second and a sixth (with one discard) beating to win the championship, with four wins in the bag.
the nearest contenders Jeremy Davy and Martin Racehorse in second with two wins could
Huett from Draycote Water SC by eight points. technically beat them but this wasn’t to be as Sea
STEVE GREENWOOD
The event at Centre Nautique de Crozon Morgat Word (RN&CYC) took another two wins for the title.
in Brittany, France, attracted 72 entries with teams This gave Dara O’Malley the championship
representing Australia, Belgium, Great Britain, Hong as the owner of Sea Word, but helmed by
Kong, Ireland and France. The seas off Morgat,
whilst being sheltered from the main effects of the
bay opening on to the Atlantic Ocean, had a tricky
Andrew Marshall, who should have been sailing
his own boat Code Z, which couldn’t make it
down to Burnham for technical reasons.
RS Tera Nationals
combination of swell and wave which gave excellent Sea Word had really got into its stride Eighty-eight competitors arrived and national champion for the
surfing conditions on days when the breeze was strong. by the second half of the event, achieving a at Weymouth Portland National second year was Draycote Water
The prize giving in the town’s main square remarkable five wins in the last six races. Sailing Academy for the Magic SC’s Jack Lewis. Second overall
included a special moment when Greg Wells, as Beaver Hunter (RCYC), helmed by Paul Gray, Marine/Osper RS Tera National and first girl was Oxford SC’s
outgoing Flying Fifteen International commodore, was consistent with no wins but no result Championships, along with 21 Charlotte Ormerod and, all
having served two four-year terms, was presented worse than seventh, earning second overall, who joined the regatta fleet for the way from the Isle of Man,
with the class’s Uffa Fox medal for exceptional with Racehorse, Richard Bavin (RCYC) third. four days of coaching and racing. Ben Batchelor came third.
service by his successor Peter Rooke from Perth. An initiative has been started to encourage
Light winds on day one Tom Storey from Ripon/
more boats to travel by forming ‘hubs’
around the country to host key events and
continued into the next Yorkshire Dales was crowned
Dart 18 Nationals provide a boat rental infrastructure. day with medium to light the new RS Tera Sport champion
The Dart 18 Nationals at Felixstowe Ferry SC began winds on day three, the fleet with Hayling’s Hamish Morley
with sunshine, a light Force 2-3 southeasterly, completing a 10-race series. in second and Oliver Kent, also
and a short choppy sea; this would prove to be Spitfire Nationals In the Pro fleet, first overall Ripon/Yorkshire Dales, third.
the prevailing conditions for the event, and quite The Spitfire Nationals at Stokes Bay SC, sponsored by
difficult to sail in, especially for the heavier teams. Zhik and Wordstop, opened with a building breeze,
Race one likewise set the pattern for the 37-boat with tricky starts and downwind blasts over four
fleet, with Dave and Louise Roberts (Stokes Bay SC)
winning from David Lloyd and Amy Knott (SBSC),
close races, while on day two a sea breeze filled in
for a fifth and what turned out to be final race as the
Close finish for Kestrels
and Paul Wakelin (Mumbles YC but brought up as wind became light and variable in a ripping tide. The Kestrel Nationals had an Mhairi Murdoch were forced to
a Felixstowe sailor) sailing singlehanded in third. Counting a third win in the final race to incredibly close finish, with the settle for third while Malcolm
As these three continued to lead the fleet, by the add to a second, Parkstone’s Jack Butters top four boats tied on equal points and Dannielle Worsley, both
penultimate day the podium was settled but not the (15) and Sam James (17) were crowned the after seven races, and the eventual these teams also from Royal Tay
order. Then on the concluding day four, the weather youngest-ever Spitfire national champions.
positions decided on count back. YC, were fourth despite having
finally changed, with too much breeze and a breaking Agonisingly only one point behind in
swell over the bar seeing racing abandoned for the day. second overall were the top mixed team of With predominantly light winds the same score as the winners!
Dave and Louise Roberts had taken yet another Alex Philpot (17) and Jess D’Arcy (17). Third for the 18-boat entry over the “The event was quite remarkable
national title, with Paul Wakelin second overall went to William Smith (14) sailing with James four-day championship, sponsored for the closeness of the racing,” says
after a long absence from the fleet, and David Lloyd King (17), together for the first time, on count by Hartley Boats and Craftinsure, nationals report author Stewart
and Amy Knott taking another podium finish. back from Olly and Ben Harris in fourth. the eventual winners were class Murdoch. “Not only were the final
builders Mark and Richard positions close but every race was
Comet Trio Nationals Contessa 26 Nationals at Cowes Hartley from Blithfield SC, while remarkable for the closeness of the
The Comet Trio Nationals, sponsored by Noble The IRC fleet at the Contessa 26 Nationals, hosted by runners up for the second year in finishes, with boats crossing the line
Marine and held at Exe SC, attracted 22 entries. Island SC in Cowes, was won by High Potential (Sarah a row were Royal Tay YC’s Paul overlapped and places being won
A rough sea with a southerly 15-17 knots Bole), followed by Genesse (Euan Kerr and Tom Barnett and Robin Lamb. Last and lost in the 30 metre hitch to the
for two races saw a win each for the Horlock Olden), who have been improving their performance year’s champions Stewart and line after races lasting over an hour.”
brothers, then a near calm the next day saw all year, with Meow (Chris Charlesworth) third.
the only race held won by Martin Luce. The Class Handicap fleet was won by
On a light airs final day both races were won by Thousand Knights (Richard Pickance) joined
past champions Andrew and Caroline McAusland
for second overall, with Alex Horlock and Josh
for this event by Mike Harrison and some of
the Jiminy Cricket crew, while in the White
J/70 UK Nationals
Geare/Alex Collins taking the title. Third overall Sails Division it was Curvaceous (Deborah Bell A record 30 boats were on the Seabright and Anna Carpenter and
was brother Iain Horlock with Charlotte Jones. and Mark Arnold) counting three bullets. startline for the first day of the Fireball sailor Matthew Rainback.
J/70 National Championship It was a notable achievement by the
at the Royal Southern YC, and young team, all under 25, who had
the competitive racing saw over been lent the boat by owner Ian
Half Ton Classics Cup half of the fleet scoring podium Wilson. Goldsmith said: “We hope
After five days, 10 close races and multiple parties, finishes during the event. we have done him proud and he is
the 1985 Humphreys MG HS30 Checkmate XV, After eight races Ian Atkins’ Boats. as pleasantly surprised as we are.”
helmed by Ireland’s David Cullen and crewed by com, with Ruairidh Scott on the helm, The winner of the Over 50 Prize
Mark Pettitt, John Murphy, James Hynes, Andy
was the overall winner. Gill Race was Chris Howarth and his team
George, Aidan Beggan and Gary Cullen, was
Team, helmed by Royal Southern racing Django, who had travelled
declared the Half Ton Classics Cup Champion at
Nieuwpoort, Belgium, with a race to spare. YC Academy sailor Will Goldsmith, down from Lake Windermere.
The Corinthian Half Ton Classics Cup was runner up and the top Under 30 Russell Peters, racing for the
FIONABROWN.COM
Trophy was awarded to local boat Skippy’s crew, as well as the top mixed crew; Royal Thames YC, was the best
Ton helmed by Nicolas Lejeune. the crew included 470 duo Amy Corinthian Boat and third overall.

CLUBS & CLASSES
RS800s down to the wire

After three days and nine closely fought races at the Volvo
Noble Marine RS800 National Championship at Castle
Cove SC, the fleet remained tight throughout with just one
race to go and the fight was still on for the podium places.
Tim Saxton and Fiona Hampshire simply needed
to prevent second-placed Matt Humphreys and Amy
Cartwright from winning the race, while reigning
champions Roger Phillips and Will Crocker entered the day
in third place, still hunting for second. Their best chance
NICKY WHATLEY
also appeared to be slowing Matt and Amy, so it looked
like it was going to be a tough day for them as the fleet
launched into a 12-15 knot westerly in Portland Harbour.
Matt and Amy, using their impressive boat speed,
Inaugural Topper Topaz Uno Nationals
managed to wriggle free of both Saxton/Hampshire and The inaugural Topper Topaz Uno At the front of the fleet, there was a
Phillips/Crocker to recover to seventh by the finish, Nationals at Whitstable YC saw four consistent battle between 13-year old
but with the race win out of reach, Saxton/Hampshire races sailed alongside the Whitstable Max Sellar and Whitstable YC vice
claimed the championship, finishing on 20 points. Town Regatta, in light wind conditions commodore Andrew Jackson. In the
Humphreys/Cartwright squeaked the silver medal, that suited the boats well. end, Max won the event with a very
ending on 25 points, with Phillips/Crocker a mere Over 20 boats took part, in a mixture decisive three first places and a second,
0.9 points behind after an earlier redress claim. Hugh of Plus (white sail) and Race rigs, with Andrew second overall. In another
Shone/Hannah Tattersall ended fourth, missing with the event sponsored by Topper, close battle, Abby Zambinski beat Ali
out on the podium by a wafer-thin 0.1 points. Ronstan and Musto Clothing. Nicholson to third place by one point.
Zhik Cadet Nationals at Torbay YC sees last race decider 420 National Championship Cherub Nationals Wood keeps IC title
The 65th Cadet Nationals at the Royal Through the second half of the race The 420 Nationals at Restronguet The Cherub Nationals started with Robin Wood retained his International
Torbay YC went down to the wire Jamie and Bettine Harris matched SC in Cornwall saw Max Clapp and light airs and concluded with a breezy Canoe national title at Stone
with a last race decider. every twist and turn that Ross Banham taking a commanding day and breakages, with a range SC counting a string of podium
Having opened with Archie Penn/Hazel Whittle lead over the chasing pack until a of conditions in between to test finishes including five race wins.
Champagne conditions, tried, a 30 second lead at second black flag in the series, on the 17-boat fleet at Mumbles YC. The championship concluded with
lighter airs and some tricky the finish being enough the final day, left them vulnerable. Reigning national champions Clive the wind from the north shore, creating
northerlies followed, and to secure the title for Sensing opportunity for snatching and Alex Everest in the now-foiling A&E massive fluctuations in both strength
going into the finale of the Harris/Harris with Penn/ victory, Neil Marsden set about demonstrated on day three, with the and direction, from end of the seat
10-race series, just one point Whittle second overall. match racing Clapp/Banham out of breeze building for twin wiring conditions, planing, to standing in the boat drifting,
separated the two leading boats. Ellie Wootton and Kate White the next start, but Clapp/Banham that once foiling, A&E was seriously quick. all within a few metres of each other.
As the course moved further out into closed in on the leaders on the final managed to escape. A convincing But ultimately the prize for persistent Consistency, mixed with a large dose
the bay to alleviate the shifty conditions beat to secure fourth overall and final race win gave them the overall underperformance, the Didgeridon’t, of good fortune, were the ingredients of
under the hills, Jamie Harris and Archie first girl, whilst Tom Collyer and trophy and U17 title. Marsden/Nick was awarded to A&E for the foils that the day. Noteable highlights of the day
Penn prepared for the final showdown. Cara Bland secured third overall. Devereux took second overall. didn’t turn out to be a world beater were Al Warren leading by 500m, and
Jenny Cropley and Emma Baker across the wind range this time round. then sitting in the hole of all holes as
were fifth overall and first female It was the consistency of team the fleet caught up and sailed past; and
team. The mixed pairs prize went to Usagi over the 10-race series which Liam Gardner showing the fleet how it
Ian Southworth and crew crowned J/24 World Champions Tim Riley and Mari Davies in sixth. saw Andrew and Jill Peters, fast should be done and leading around the
Ian Southworth and his crew sailed flag and Southworth, who had already in the light, claiming the title. windward mark in a boat built in 1971.
home an amazing start-to-finish suffered a black flag disqualification Al Warren took second overall,
win in the final race of the J/24 previously, opted for a conservative start, Vortex Nationals at Stokes Bay with Gareth Caldwell third. Phil
Worlds in Boltenhagen, Germany. as he couldn’t afford to let opponent The Vortex Nationals at Stokes Bay SC saw Redwing Championship Allen won the AC class ahead of
US sailor Mike Ingham, who was very Mike Ingham get away, or even worse, four races in difficult light and variable The National Redwing Championship at
Dave Timpson and Steve Bowen.
close, finally had to let the prestigious let himself get pushed over the line. conditions, with Jonathan Carter from Looe SC provided a memorable week
trophy go to Southworth and his crew from Mike Ingham from Rochester, USA, Rickmansworth SC counting two wins and of varied conditions for the 23-boat
the Solent on Il Riccio, comprising upwind/ sailing with 2014 J/24 world champion a second to take his first national title, and fleet. Local boats took the podium Hornet Nationals
downwind trimmer Andrew McLelland, Will Welles as a tactician, couldn’t cover with it the Vortex trophy to south of the spots with Matt Jaycock and Francis The Hornet Nationals at Brixham had a
bow woman Julia Scott, pit man Chris Southworth in the last race and finished in Watford gap for the first time in 15 years. Marshall first, ahead of Paul Dunn 10-race series over four days with the
McLaughlin and tactician David Howlett. eighth position. With 26 points of difference, and Gareth Shaw/Chris Jackman. 22-boat fleet won by Rob Larke and Nic
Racing was started with a black he and his crew finished as runners up. Barnes (TBYC) ahead of Starcross sailors
Rooster 4000 Nationals Dick Garry/Matt McGrath in second and
The Rooster 4000s headed to Mumbles 2.4mR Inlands at Rutland Nigel Skudder/Keith Hills in third.
YC in Wales for their Nationals, where a The 2.4mR Inlands at Rutland saw 21
variety of conditions culminated in the boats and a varied entry from 13 to
FORTHCOMING EVENTS strongest winds on the final day four.
Stokes Bay sailors Steve and Sarah
77-year old sailors, from disabled to able-
bodied and petite to plus grand, with
Leader Nationals
Going into the fifth and last race at the
7-8 November
nn 25-29 November
nn Cockerill maintained their winning different winners emerging each day. Leader Nationals at Reading SC only three
Wayfarer Finale, Bough Beech SC RC44, Virgin Gorda Cup, streak throughout the 10-race series Rutland’s Iain Stowe took first points separated the top three, with Milton
RS300 End of Seasons, Datchet Water SC British Virgin Islands to take the title, closely followed by overall ahead of Frensham’s Bruce Hill, Keyne’s Chris and Jane Wharmby ultimately
14-15 November
nn 28-29 November
nn Rutland’s Tim and Harry Litt in second, with West Kirby’s Martin Wittingham taking the title ahead of locals Newton
Ovington Classes, Inland 420 End of Season Regatta, with Italian visitors Anna Ferrari Jones third. Fourth and first disabled Anthony/Bob Lovell and Ben Rickards/Ben
Championships, Grafham Water SC Grafham Water SC and Andrea Cavaglieri in third. was Frensham’s John Brooker. Goulding-Rickards from Hickling Broad.

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International Moth? Build your own!

International Moths are not renowned for I had an idea in my head for building my
their affordability, and so Grafham Water boat and I knew the features I wanted in the
Centre chief instructor James Sainsbury hull, so set about measuring other designs
GOLD STAR AWARDS
decided to design and build his own. that are out there – the Exocet, Rocket and
PHOTOS: JAMES SAINSBURY/ALI BUTLER-BAINES

It was the start of a 10-month project that my Ninja – drew their shapes down on top
took over his spare room, living room and of each other and then mine over the top,
kitchen before finally resulting in the completion adding where I wanted more volume or less.”
of his first ever boat build, LunarSea. Paper templates were made up to make
James says he’s always liked a challenge and a skeleton for a plug, and once the plug
loved sailing his old Moth but it was getting a was made a female mould was taken from
bit outdated: “Knowing I could never afford it to create the hull, as well as nose cone, his colleagues. James heads up a team of almost
to buy a new one, I went about building one. transom, deck, wing sockets and bulkheads. 30 instructing staff at Grafham Water Centre,
“All this was done in my small spare room, where business development officer Ali Butler-
which is just big enough to have the hull in, Baines says: “His passion for sailing certainly
and when more space was needed the living shows through when he’s teaching others
room was utilised,” says James. “Another and he’s a great ambassador for the sport.”
useful tool in the house was the oven to LunarSea – sponsored by Jonti Sailboards,
post-cure lots of the smaller carbon parts!” Kingfisher Ropes, Sicomin Epoxy Systems and
After many long days and late nights Lambert Prototyping – had her first foil on
James’s Moth was finally ready; on the day of tidal waters at Stokes Bay for the Nationals,
the launch, James hit the water not knowing with no bits broken. He now has his sights
how well LunarSea would work: “I jumped set on warmer waters – LunarSea will make
on, sheeted in and to my surprise within 200 her debut at this year’s invitational Moth
yards of the beach we were up and fully foiling Championships in Bermuda during December.
and cruising at 16 knots pushing to 23.”
This first sail didn’t last too long after a set of
modified tramps ripped – but two weeks later NOMINATE!
James was back. After the Inlands at Grafham If you know of an inspirational sailor,
Water SC – scoring some good results, including club, association or event, nominate
4th, 5th and 6th and a top speed of 29.7 knots - them for this page by visiting
James made some more alterations to LunarSea. yachtsandyachting.co.uk/gold-star-award
His dedication to the cause has impressed
GIRL POWER! lead over the following three is something that grew, you just Eleanor plays netball for her
days of racing, with the final day have to believe it’s there,” she region and is a regular at the gym.
Eleanor Poole won the Topper requiring a calm and tactical says. “And fitness is a really big She learnt to sail in an Optimist
National Championships, head to secure the victory. one. Boys are just generally a bit and then to race a Topper more
and in so doing made history “We are all very proud of bigger and stronger, so if you seriously. After two years in the
as the first female national Ellie’s fantastic achievement,” have better fitness than them, RYA South West squad with coach
champion in the 30-year history says Starcross YC commodore then you can match them.” Duncan West, Eleanor moved
of the Ian Proctor Trophy, so Paul Kelley. The headteacher into the Topper national squad,
named after the designer of at Teign School where she is a led by head coach Natalie Lloyd.
the Topper dinghy in 1976. pupil, Mark Woodlock, has also Along with campaigning on the
The 14-year old from Starcross commended Eleanor for her UK Topper circuit, this summer
YC notched her impressive hard work and dedication. also saw Eleanor finish 7th overall
achievement after competing in a The racing took place over and 3rd female at the Topper
190-boat fleet at Weymouth and varied but generally windy Worlds on Lake Garda in Italy.
Portland National Sailing Academy. conditions, and Eleanor believes Eleanor is now moving into a
Eleanor was lying fourth her fitness was a key factor in her Laser 4.7 and is also sailing an
after the first three days of success, as was confidence. “I RS200 after being invited to take
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qualifying and then demonstrated was quite a quiet sailor to begin part in the prestigious ‘champion
considerable skill to take the with but confidence definitely of champions’ Endeavour Trophy.

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trolley, Road trailer. Will throw in any burgees, bailers 1 set sails. Flyaway Pole & Spinnaker (never used).
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rudder. Reroped as needed, some new lines this GULL SAILING DINGHY Calypso 2853. New condition.
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£1350 Tel 07928 389249 / (STAINES) as experienced, leisure or racing. Cover, Trolley, Oars/
OVINGTON B14 - GBR774 - DORIS Prepped by rowlocks, Jib furling gear, Reefing Main, Buoyancy
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a Selden non legal carbon prototype boom (plus 07704 568969 / (EMSWORTH)
standard rule compliant boom), CST carbon mast FLYING DUTCHMAN GBR 290 Built 1976 by Bob
and new kite cockpit bag for 2015, so...loads of kit!. Hoare. Needs some running rigging replacing and
£6000 Tel 07533 005194 / (SOUTHAMPTON) two new trapeze wires. Two suits of sails, rudders
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49ER 1370 WITH NEW RIG Complete with either masts. Trailer, cover new a year ago. Rare to come
new 49er or FX rig. Trolley & cover. TRADE. £13500 to the market these days. £1100 Tel 07973 617787
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RS200 985 Great condition, competitive RS200 for NATIONAL 12 - WINGED FEELING FOOLISH - 3512
470 SAILING DINGHY K586 club racing upwards. U/O covers, trailer + trolley, Very quick Feeling foolish with Winged Rudder fitted
RS VAREO 367 1x main (sailed 2 events), 1x jib (as with main), by P&B (Same as dead cat set-up) Very light & stiff
Good condition, includes launch trolley Well looked after 470 in good condition. 1x training spinnaker. All ropes/elastic/fittings well Ovington built Carbon Hull Fully adjustable Carbon
and road trailer, top cover, bottom Everything is complete, in working order maintained. 2015 jib sheets + tapered kite sheets. rig 2 suits of sails plus 3rd newer jib Under and over
cover padded foil bags and 1 set of and is ready to sail, one set of sails in Rudder stock, tiller and carbon extension all new breathable covers Fine & coarse shroud adjustment
sails. Sailed once in last 2 years therefore very good condition. Gunwale hung 2014. Pictures available on request. £3500 Tel Padded mast & rudder bags Combi trailer
launching trolley and boat cover which 07850 530403 / (ALTON) Compass. £4250 Tel 07809 045981 / (LINCOLN)
selling due to lack of use. I’m happy to
deliver this boat in the Midlands for the is in excellent condition. Road trailer is in MUSTO SKIFF 332 Complete with launch trolley, TOPPER 47685 Oakley XL Sprint. New March 2015.
cost of fuel. £2100 Tel 07969 110189 great condition with new wheels. £1500 top cover and bottom cover. TRADE. £5750 Tel Only lightly sailed. Top class fit out. Optimised. Ready
(CANNOCK) Tel 07957 091695 (BOURNEMOUTH) 0191 2576011 / (TYNEMOUTH) to race. 2 sails, compass, lots of spares. Happy to
negotiate if you only need to upgrade hull. May
RS FEVA XL 2149 - IDEAL FIRST BOAT Hull very good MUSTO SKIFF 502 August 2013. Ready to race, be able to deliver. Call for more details. £2800 Tel
RS Vareo 345 This is a lightly used Vareo with a grey condition for age - only minor scuff marks Full suit of complete with launch trolley, top cover, bottom 07960 384235 / 02920702847 (CARDIFF)
hull in good condition. Good main, spinnaker with sails - main, jib and spinnaker in good competitive cover and foil bag. TRADE. £8250 Tel 0191 2576011
a few small patches, spare pole, rooster toe straps, condition Foils very good - no knocks at all. Good / (TYNEMOUTH) DEVOTI D-ZERO Light grey, top and bottom covers,
16:1 continuous kicker, good foils with bags, trolley trolley / top cover. Without trailer. TRADE. £1975 Tel padded foils bag, mylar boom sleeve, galvanised
with new wheels and a good cover. (Also available: 07813 899043 / (LYDNEY) LASER EPS 184 Very good condition: Recently trolley, etc. Pristine condition, garaged, absolutely
racing storm sail for £320) £2100. 07754 813610 refurbished hull. New mast top section. 2 x sails unused. Would consider a Solo in part exchange.
(SOUTHAMPTON) STREAKER1822 STREAKER 1822 NEW April 2014 (big rig). 2 x rudder blades. 2 x dagger boards (one £6500 Tel 07930 578686 / (WITNEY)
PROFSIONALLY BUILT BY RON BEASLY AND SPRAYED IN unused). Mast-up cover (needs attention). Under
RS700 786 Very good condition for age. 2 sets SOLO 3011 Seamark Nunn / Markraft. White GRP
2 PACK AT BOAT BITS GREAT RACE HISTORY AND READY cover. Combi-trailer. £1200 Tel 01242 570377 /
sails (1 set almost new main and spinnaker). 2 sets hull with wooden deck. Recently revarnished, dry
TO GO WITH TROLLEY AND COVER ( trailer available ). (CIRENCESTER)
of foils (1 set almost new with foil bags). Very well since 2013. 3 sails: 1 Kevlar Sobstad + 2 spares.
£3500 Tel 01484 423288 / (HUDDERSFIELD)
looked after boat. 3 tiller extensions (1 carbon). MIRROR RACE 70682 GRP build by Trident UK Proctor mast. Launching trolley. Under and over
Under and over covers and combi trailer. £3000 Tel BYTE WITH C2 & CLASSIC RIGS, TROLLEY & TRAILER 2011, excellent condition, never raced. Transom covers. Good condition for age. £1300 Tel 07879
07990 934665 / (MANCHESTER) Hull 3129, cover, rudder & tiller, Centreboard (x2), main sheet, two piece Bermudan rig (dismantled 434246 / (EMSWORTH)

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WAYFARER NO 10230 Built 2001, New mast, sun yellow to waterline, cruising spec, furling jib, Top cover, launching trolley, padded foil bags System construction. Last sailed 1992, dry stored
complete with cover,trailer and launching trolley. mainsail reefing, rear storage box, outboard TRADE. £2975 Tel 07813 899043 / 01594 517111 until 2012,very stiff minimum weight. Phone for
Contact Ashley, any time. £4300 Tel 01775 820386 engine pad, road trailer, launching trolley, jockey (EMSWORTH) more details and photos. Offers. £485 Tel 01843
/ 07796 391681 (SPALDING) wheel, winch. Sails: main, genoa, spinnaker all in 864435 / (BROADSTAIRS)
excellent condition. £5750 Tel 07894 337448 / EUROPE CLASS SAILS Velas Pires de Lima (AP-
WAYFARER 3195 GRP construction by Westerly. 07720 606375 (NORTHWOOD) 3 layout, different shapes) 4 sails in very good ICON 06 As seen at 2015 Dinghy Show! Devoti
Proctor,2 suits + spi, cover, trailer. £750 Tel 07903 condition, used 2-3 months Spanish Champion Carbon mast (black - not as shown in the
258 331 / (CATERHAM) IMMACULATE REGATTA WINNING TROY A chance design 2014!!! £280 Tel +3466 0181999 / (SPAIN) photograph), carbon boom, carbon “fly away”
to buy a race winning Troy set up by Jon Turner. jib pole and carbon tiller and extension. Combi
RS700 NUMBER 982 1 owner since new. All Regatta Winner 2013 and 2014. £35900 Tel 07740 LASER 1 171961 Immaculate hull, Full Harken XD Launching trolley and road base. Hydralite Polyester
paperwork. Immaculately kept boat. No dings, 182442 / (BATH) kit, Brand new main sheet, Foils and foil bag, Brand top cover and nylon under-cover. Price as shown,
Dry Hull. Lake sailed, no corrosion issues. Mast new tiller and extension, trolley, 5 spar cradle, top o.n.o. £4950 Tel 0784 626 2907 / 01308 868882
Varnished. Ropes and blocks excellent. New RS100 253 8.4 rig with mast extention for 10.2, cover (tear to corner) price reduced for quick sale!. (BRIDPORT)
Breathable Top Cover, Undercover. Trolley + trolley but no road trailer, under and over covers. £1900 Tel 07590 928559 / 01621 929344 (MALDON) 18FT SKIFF M18 stiff hull. Pin head carbon #1 rig,
Trailer. 1xMain, 1xSpinnaker and 1xSpinnaker new. Good condition. Happy to deliver locally following square top carbon #2 rig. Carbon bowsprit. Ali
Carbon tiller extension. Continuous Kicker. Fast successful viewing. £3500 Tel 07796 687094 / RS800 SAIL NUMBER 1005 - IDEAL 1ST TWIN WIRE
boom, Ali racks. Spare sails. New #1 spinnaker.
boat. Midlands area. Can deliver. £5500 Tel 07887 (LANCING) SKIFF Hull - good for its age and structurally sound.
Would p/x or split and sell rigs or sails individually
511532 / (ASHBOURNE) Foils / spars - good condition. Good road trailer /
if needed. £4750 Tel 07415 334 758 / (RUTLAND)
MUSTO SKIFF 164 2004 boat in good condition, trolley. Brand new top cover. Good competitive suit
29ER - 834 WITH LOTS OF NEW SAILS AND no collision damage or repairs. Carbon tiller, 2 sets of sails Part exchange possible. Delivery - Europe LASER ROAD TRAILER Gunwale hung, galvanised
EQUIPMENT Replaced rigging 2014, 4 Jibs: 2x sails, newer set are good. Good foils in foil bag. possible - quote on application. TRADE. £3500 Tel Laser Trailer by Rapide (1984). Excellent condition
Training, 1x Race, 1x New 3 Spinnakers: 1x Training, Cover, undercover, combi trailer/trolley. £4000 Tel 07813 899043 / 07762 559329 (EMSWORTH) despite age. New wheels/tyres, bearings &
1x Race (used twice), 1x New 2 Mains: 1x Training, 01872 262782 / 07843 731010 (TRURO) suspension units fitted 2011. Bearings professionally
1x Race Mast, spinnaker pole and Carbon Tiller ONE-OFF CLASSIC 1999. 12ft GRP clinker dinghy assembled/greased at Trail West, Oban; less than
Foils with Bags: Additional: New Spinnaker Pole ENTERPRISE 22409 Good racing condition. rigged as cutter rigged yawl with tan sails and 150 miles since then. (Private sale). £100 Tel 07768
and VangTube Top and Bottom covers, Launching Metal spars, speed sails. combi trailer, top cover. cream topsail. 18ft OA with bowsprit & bumpkin. 386971 / (GLASGOW)
Trolley, Road Trailer. £3850 Tel 07717 733905 / revarnished decks 2 years ago. [Price OVNO]. Cream coloured hull,built-in buoyancy. c/w
01394 386940 (IPSWICH) £1200 Tel 07836 336201 / (KENT) folding launching trolley, cover supported by ENTERPRISE 22108, WOODEN, MIN WEIGHT PRICE
wooden frame, oars, rowlocks. Little used, beautiful REDUCED Wooden hull. North Sails. Garage stored
WAYFARER PORTER MK II NO 10396 2004 GRP hull LASER PICO 2004 - Only used for annual weeks condition. £1750 Tel 01208 873828 / (LOSTWITHIEL) so minimum weight inc correctors. New flat polycot
with a few non-standard features for Sailability use. holiday in Cornwall and in very good condition over cover, under cover + boom up cover. Combi
Sailed entirely inland, in very good condition having apart from some scratches to bottom of hull from 18 FOOT SKIFF 2001 Ovington 2 Complete Square trailer, loads or extras. Photos available. ONO.
been lightly used and with cover and launching pulling up on a beach - Garage stored with Admiral Top Rigs Plus Various Spares CST Australia Masts/ £1200 Tel 07780 687067 / (STIRLING)
trolley. It is well equipped for cruising or training Road trailer and launching trolley. Boat cover. North Sydney Sails CST Boom, Bowsprit Ovington MERLIN ROCKET NSM II 3305 ‘MODESTY BLAISE’
and could readily be upgraded for racing. Delivery Blue mainsail and Jib. £995 Tel 07836 208257 / Foils Sovereign Box Trailer Hull stiffened in 2013 to 1983 Wooden hull in excellent condition. Sailed
possible. £2500 Tel 01252 628343 / 07740 930310 (NORTHAMPTON) current rules Complete Awlgrip respray in 2013, No 3 times in 2012. Barn stored 3 years since
(FARNHAM) leaks New Wing Dodgers and Kite bag 2013 More professionally revarnished, Brett Dingwall fitted
RS AERO 7 1150 As new, purchased/registered mid info and photos matthewkiddle.com/skiff. £13500 new centreboard case. Never exposed to frost.
18FT SKIFF 2001 Murray hull. Fully sorted, ready November 2014, C/W Aluminium Trolley, Top Cover, Tel 07834 777348 / (GRIMSBY) Gunwales perfect. Stem undamaged. Under/over
to race. CST carbon racks, pole, boom, tiller Trailing under cover. New (I00 miles) Road Trailer
covers. Good condition trailer has mast supports.
extensions. Matched Rigs #1 CST high modulus £600 extra if required. £5400 Tel 01273 230652 / MIRROR 14 (MARAUDER) 14 foot racing dinghy New bearings 2012. Launching trolley tired but
mast suited to Fat-Head mainsails. #2 CST carbon. (HOVE) with spinnaker & trapeze. With launching trolley and works well. £1290 Tel 07971 240379 / 01548
New Sails 2012. Refurbished box trailer 2014. New boom-up cover. £200 Tel 07913 604 574 / (STAINES) 561312 (SALCOMBE)
Cover 2014. English Braids Sponsorship available. FEVA XL 3664 - IDEAL BOAT TO START RACING
£13250 Tel 07738 618612 / 07740 499640 (DERBY) Ice blue hull built 2009 race ready. Brand new FIREBALL 13151 Wooden. Epoxy coated and MIRROR DINGHY Mirror dinghy No.64859 for sail.
main still in plastic bag; jib and spinnaker good for sprayed light blue hull, Proctor spars, Musto sails, Never sailed. Stored in garage since built. All parts
WAYFARER 10550 Hartley built, as new, sailed only Feva open meetings. 6:1 racing kicker; 4:1 racing cover, trailer. Last of six built by London Cabinet still in original package, Stainless Steel rigging.
during summer holidays, always garaged, Colour: downhaul with plastic handle 6:1 racing outhaul Maker, Unique one piece foredeck, West Epoxy £950.00. £900 Tel 07798 828733 / (DARLINGTON)
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2153516 / (AEGEAN, GREECE) brand new this season. Trailer and
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BENETEAU 423 BLUEWATER Gryphon returned condition. £9000 Tel 07717 222761
from 6 year circumnavigation (see mailasail
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Watermaker, Solar Panels, Aquair towed/wind SPORTBOAT 24 FT CaptnJack DAW24 Snapper24.
generator, SSB radio, power winch, bow thruster, 2 Launched 2008. Out of storage. Refitted. 3 unused
fridges, awnings and sun shades,bimini, storm sails, North Sails. LOA 7.32m Beam 2.03m Draft 1.50m
cruising chute, new mainsail, rerigged 2014. Perfect Keelup 0.40m Dspl 960kg SA 32.1m2 IRCTCC
short handed crusing in comfort. £95000 Tel 05223 0.995 Full inventory Road trailer Cat4 safety 5hp
00223 / (LOWESTOFT) Tohatsu. Price reduced. Details on http://www.
12 M DUBOIS IOR 1984 mahogany Dubois IOR oceanhomeandyacht.com. £12000 Tel 01590
sloop “Capricorno”. Mercedes diesel. Dacron & 672116 / 07801 089265 (FAREHAM)
kevlar sails. Navtec hydraulic backstay, baby, vang
and main base. Navtec rod rigging. B&G. 2.4 m SOUTHERLY 95 Lifting keel. Standing rigging &
draft. V. fast and seaworthy. 6 large beds, bath. Coppercoat 2014. White with blue lining. Polished
Needs some deck work and painting. Dutch flag. & blue repainted 2015. Genoa, main, stack-
Two photos at http://www.duboisyachts.com/Design/ pack, cruising chute, snuffer, pole. Volvo MD2020,
Yachts/under-24m. £19000 Tel +39 334 527 4460 / heating, hot water, shower, holding tank, TV, fridge,
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HUNTER HORIZON 23 (TWIN KEEL) Factory finished. 1980. £29500 Tel 07453 -953735 / 01480 -280352
Launched 1993. One owner from new and epoxied. (POOLE)
RM trolley with recovery guide bars. Currently on
moorings at Rutland Sailing Club and ready to sail. PARKER SUPER SEAL 27 Harlequin (Boston 1984).
[Price is ONO]. £6500 Tel 078 0660 8084 / (RUTLAND) Fully lifting keel and internal ballast, takes ground
on flat-profile hull. Draft 1’ 3” keel up, 5’ 3” down.
CORBY 25 2006 Ten Horse Power Lombardini diesel. Amiable for single handing; fast in company. Great
Two sets of sails plus usual instruments and fittings. East Coast boat, sailed to continent. Standing
Four wheel trailer with two full length boxes with top rigging refitted 2012; main with two slab reefs;
and bottom covers. £26000 Tel 01326 280624 / furling genoa; Bukh DV10ME diesel. £13500 Tel
(HELSTON) 07903 069537 / (FOSDYKE, LINCS)

DIRECTORY
KEELBOATS SAILS
NEWBRIDGE VIRGO VOYAGER The Virgo Voyager is QUARTER TONNER David Thomas design circa 1970 INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS YACHT Star Class,
a strongly constructed small cruiser, with excellent sitting on road trailer. all rigging sails etc in good keel racing yacht 22ft white. Sail No. 6857 “Grace”.
accommodation, providing up to five berths if condition. £2000 Tel 07818 455667 / (OKEHAMPTON) 1985. Ready to sail. 3 sets of Sails. Road trailer.
required, with six foot headroom in the saloon. QUARTER TONNER BOLERO MK2 - SGT PEPPER IRC Fibreglass. £1500 Tel 07980 859801 / (STALHAM)
£2500 Tel 07702 385112 / (KENDAL) Optimised, New Mast and full sail inventory 2012 33FT MOTOR SAILER, COASTER 33 A safe and
(used twice since, 6 days of sailing), profiled keel ideal family boat with a brand new: engine Nanni
SB20 NUMBER IRL 3148 Excellent condition. Ready and new rudder. Very fast boat, always at the top Diessel 50P, navigation system, remote control
to race. 1 – Main & Jib. 3 – Gennakers. Mast, of the fleet. Offers accepted for a fast sale. Please automatic pilot and a mast strike installation. Three T: (01929) 554308
boom and carbon gennaker pole. Keel hoist. Keel contact me for more details. £10000 Tel 07730 2 berths cabins with full headroom. Large semi-
buffers. Tacktick Compass. 2 – Gennaker launch 455200 / (SOUTHAMPTON) open wheelhouse. Saloon with L-shaped dinette,
The Sail Loft,
bags (blue). Rudder blade plus cover sleeve. Top 16 Sandford
BENETEAU PLATU 25 Category 4 ready IRC 0.944E a galley. White polyester hull with teak. £44000
cover. Lifting straps. Engine bracket. 2.5 hp engine.
Many accessories. Road Trailer. £9000 Tel 00353
(weighed 2014). Mains (2014, 2009); Jibs #1, #2, Tel 00316 29351226 / 00334 67393857 (PORT Lane Ind Est,
#3 (all c2009), #4 (2013), #2 (c2007); Symmetric GRUISSAN; SOUTHERN FRANCE) Wareham, Dorset,
863731738 / (DUBLIN)
(2014, 2009), Asymmetric (2013). Fixed VHF, Tricolour, DUFOUR 425 FULL EQUIPMENT AND MOORING
2x outboards, trailer (serviced 2012). Full ownership BH20 4DY
HUSTLER 25.5 WITH FIN KEEL BUILT 1977 Built by IN THE CANARY ISLAND Dufour 425 with full extra
Landamores, Wroxham. Draft 4’10”, displacement history, 2012 survey, keel/rudder refurbished 2014.
Tacktick displays/remote subject to separate
equipment,air conditioner, bow thruster, SSB, 2 VHF, www.kempsails.com
2.3 tons. Beta 13.5 marine diesel, folding propeller. radar, Autopilot, plotter. Full batten with harken,
Five berths in two cabins, separate heads. Foruno negotiation. £15000 Tel +44 7900 980311 / +44 two electric winches for solitary handling. With the
electronic navigation, B&G log, depth sounder, 7766 028833 (LEVINGTON) boat I sell the mooring I have in property in Marina
cockpit repeaters. Won prizes in Round the Island SALTRAM SAGA 36 CUTTER RIGGED SLOOP Heavy Rubicon located at Lanzarote. The boat and the MOTORBOATS/RIBS
and Cowes Week. Cruised to France. £5500 Tel 020 displacement 36’ blue water cruising yacht, designer location is perfect for living in the boat the whole
8399 5993 / (CHICHESTER) Alan Pape, builder Skentlebury, Plymouth, 1992. An year. Mint condition. £150000 Tel 00346 59759732 3.2M RIB INCLUDING MARINER 9.9HP 4STROKE
excellent long distance passage maker, extensively / (LANZAROTE) ENGINE Europa V-keel April 2013. Used for sail
SB 20 Well maintained, stored in barn for last 3 years, cruised including Caribbean and CapeTown. White training, 8 hours only. Complete with transom
minium weight with 12Kg of correctors, wireless GRP hull & coachroof, epoxy sheathed with gelcoat wheels, Bravo Servo pump, 12V battery & charger
tactick, cover, trailer extenders, outboard,2 suits finish. Ford 40HP diesel engine. Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins. MULTIHULLS plus galvanized trailer. Dry-stored since new. (Cost
of sails, transport bag. £7000 Tel 01872 501190 / Galley, separate heads. £45000 Tel 01444 454134 / new £3440). £2250 Tel 07970 248300 / (WORTHING)
(TRURO) 07805 428004 (CHICHESTER) DART 18 5281 Refurbished and ready to sail. Lightly
sailed over the last 3 years and largely cruised by
WEBSITE the previous owners. Main & Jib, all standing &
running rigging in good condition, trampoline in
OTHER EQUIPMENT
good condition, double wheeled launching trolley
makes beach launching easier. Full cover. Photos FIBRE GLASS ROWING BOAT 8 years old, 8 foot
a i l o r
available. £700 Tel 07881 379416 / (HALIFAX) long, white fibre class, rolocks and oars. £195 Tel
- A - S
07836 269202 / (CAMBERLEY )
Date
HOBIE 15 CLUB CATAMARAN WITH NEW FURLING
GENNAKER Hobie 15 Club catamaran with furling IDROMAR WATERMAKER MODEL MC3J Used
jib, furling gennaker, twin trapezes, mast-head float, Idromar Watermaker, Model MC3J. Excellent
launching trolley, righting pole, and new cover. An condition. Fully operational before being replaced
.com
exciting Hobie 15 with its furling gennaker. Ideal for a larger capacity unit. Retails for $14,561.31.
for 1-4 people, and very robust. £2999 Tel 07789 Production: 180 liters/hr./4300 liters/day. Price is
748941 / (POOLE) negotiable. £3500 Tel 619-9 13-4439 / 619-5 49-
0825 (SAN DIEGO, CA)
41 FEET CATAMARAN 41 feet catamaran build
of marine plywood and fiber glass,launched ANTIFOULING 3 x 5 litre packs of waterfine bs 225
THE NEW DATING SITE

November 2013. 3 berth 2 toilette and 2 light Brunswick green £20 per tin. £20 Tel 01548
showers,ideal for charter,lots of place and easy 521278 / (TOTNES)
to handle. 2 Yamaha 4 stroke outboards as main
Whether you’re Captain or Crew, engines solar power Needs a bit decoration.
£79000 Tel +6680 6928468 / 80692 8468 (PHUKET
BOAT BLOCKS SOLID WOODEN 12” SQUARE I have
100 solid durable wooden boat blocks 18” x 12” x
bag yourself a New Shipmate Today!

THAILAND) 12” at £8 each and they make excellent blocks,
props. (I also have 50 tubes of sikoflex at £4 each).
CATAMARAN THUNDERCAT 18 (NO. 1) Twin trapeze, £8 Tel 01548 521278 / (TOTNES)
Harken blocks, main and jib slightly discoloured,
spare daggerboard, on adjustable road trailer, 28FT MOTOR BOAT (MOD) 28ft mitchel newhaven
white hulls, rigging mast etc fine. Needs trampoline. sea warrior radar/gps/fish finder /search light /diving
Many common parts to the Hurricane 5.9. £650 Tel ladder / cooker/ toilet /ford saber straight six engine
01380 828655 / 07989 600950 (DEVIZES) /elecric capston trim tabs this a ex mod boat with
loads of paper work to prove so questions happily
yachtsandyachting.co.uk answered. £20000 Tel 01383 411049 / (ROSYTH)
BARIENT 24-45 2 SPEED CHROME WINCH Chrome

on bronze 2 speed sheet winch. 2 available, never
TRAILERS fitted. height = 170mm, base = 160mm, drum =
90mm weight = 15Ibs. £280 Tel 01489 575847 /
(WARSASH)
BARIENT 27C 2 SPEED WINCH Barient 27c 2 speed

chrome sheet winch, 2 available, as new, never
fitted!, Height = 175mm, base = 180mm, drum
= 95mm, weight = 24Ibs. £350 Tel 01489 575847
/ (WARSASH)
BARIENT 22-39 CHROME 2 SPEED WINCH New,

never fitted to yacht, height = 163mm base =
150mm drum dia = 86mm weight = 13lbs. £195
Tel 01489 575847 / (WARSASH)
BARIENT 24-45 2 SPEED CHROME SELF TAILING

WINCH New, never fitted!! Height = 190mm Base
dia = 165mm Drum dia = 87mm Weight = 18lbs
Line entry 80mm Line 8mm - 14mm. £450 Tel
01489 575847 / (WARSASH)
POWERED HEADSAIL FURLER For sale due to

cancelled project Powered Headsail Furler. Custom
made by Bamar for below deck fitting. Everything
required for push button reefing and furling, 24volt
system. Designed for max 100m2 sail. New, never
installed and still in original packing cases. Retail
value over £16,000. £12000 Tel 07966 098312 /
• Combination Trailers • (LYMINGTON)
• Double and Triple Stackers •
FREE • Yacht trailers to 3.5 tonnes • TRAILERS/TROLLIES
MAINLAND
DELIVERY • Power boat trailers to 3.5 tonnes • 1 PAIR PETTICROW LARGE TRAILER BOXES Old
OF LAUNCH Style. Suit J80 or similar sportsboat. Good condition.
TROLLEYS IN £600 Tel 07967 044 813 / 01297 678 660 (TAUNTON)
KIT FORM 0870 909 9887
Tel:
VANDERCRAFT 220 ROAD BASE AND TROLLY 2007
Fax: 01206 792 466 vandercraft 220 road base and trolly light use only
and in excellent condition fresh water use only.
[email protected] £350 Tel 07811 934551 / (SALCOMBE)
www.merseatrailers.com The Directory is the place

6 Commerce Way | Colchester to advertise call
Essex CO2 8HH +44 (0) 207 349 3744

POSITION
DIFFICULTY RATING: 3/5
No. 309 The boarding party

‘Stadium racing’ continues to push the boundaries of the sport
M32 SERIES/SANDER VAN DER BORCH
F
or years there has been a debate about how
to make sailing more appealing to spectators.
Recently we have seen significant strides in
Weapons were mooted
stadium sailing, with races usually sailed on but ultimately, it was felt they
would contravene rule 69.1:
large catamarans just in front of spectators.
But what to do when the weather is light and the
action a little less than thrilling? Here we see the M32
Series trialling a sub-10 knot boarding rule. Teams are
‘Obligation not to commit
allowed to board their opponents’ cat and cause havoc
– much to the delight of the braying shoreside fans.
gross misconduct’

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