SAILFORCE BIGGEST EVER TRADE DAY TOUR

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSSAILFORCE BIGGEST EVER TRADE DAY TOUR

19 Feb 2020

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Sailforce has added a new date to its March tour to better serve the north west Credit: Sailforce

SailForce will once again be holding its pre-season spring trade days in March 2020.

For the 16th consecutive year the newly expanded nationwide tour will bring exclusive offers, opportunities to meet manufacturers and the latest product updates to a variety of venues.

The tour begins on 17 March in Suffolk, before finishing a week later in Glasgow. For 2020 a new venue near Chester has been added to better serve the north west.

Full complement of brands

The full complement of SailForce brands will be found at each trade event including Barrus, Barton Marine, Seasure, Shoreside International, Ocean Safety, Nauticalia, Typhoon, Holebrook, Orca Bay, Dometic and Xylem. A wide selection of these manufacturers’ and distributors’ product ranges will be available with experts on hand to answer questions.

The full tour dates are 17 March – Ipswich – Royal Harwich Yacht Club; 18 March – Southampton – Royal Southern Yacht Club; 19 March – Plymouth – Royal Western Yacht Club; 24 March – Northrop – Northop Country Park Golf Club and 25 March – Glasgow – Gleddoch House Hotel.

via Boating Business | Sailforce biggest ever trade day tour.

SLEEPING IN MOORED YACHTS UNSAFE, SAYS MAIB

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSSLEEPING IN MOORED YACHTS UNSAFE, SAYS MAIB

20 Feb 2020

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The ‘Red Falcon’ ferry collided with a yacht in Cowes Harbour Credit: flickr

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The Marine Accident Investigation Bureau has released its report into a collision between a ferry and moored yacht, highlighting the dangers of sleeping whilst on board.

Moored yacht Greylag was sunk in Cowes Harbour in October 2018 when the master of the Red Funnel RoRo passenger ferry, Red Falcon, lost orientation in severely reduced visibility, driving the ferry in the wrong direction. Loss of life or serious injury was averted thanks only to there being no one on board Greylag at the time.

“Our investigation has highlighted that commercial vessels can pose a danger to people sleeping on yachts in some areas of Cowes Harbour, and recommendations have been made to Cowes Harbour Commissioners and Cowes Yacht Haven to review their risk assessments,” said the chief inspector of marine accidents, Andrew Moll.

Recommendations

Red Funnel has been advised to conduct regular assessment of ship-handling capabilities and to review the shipboard method of determining orientation displayed on the ship’s electronic charting system.

Furthermore, the Cowes Harbour Commission and the Cowes Yacht Haven have been recommended to review their risk assessments for collision detailing mitigating measures that are within their control to implement.

“It was very fortunate that nobody was on board yacht Greylag when it was struck and overrun,” said Andrew. “When Red Falcon swung around it narrowly missed Cowes Yacht Haven marina wall and had yachts been rafted there the consequences of this accident could also have been much more severe.”

via Boating Business | Sleeping in moored yachts unsafe, says MAIB.

US$6.8M IN DAMAGES AWARDEDHOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSUS$6.8M IN DAMAGES AWARDED24 Feb 2020EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintLaserPerformance has been ordered to pay damages to Bruce Kirby for infringing his Laser name trademark Credit: pixabayINDUSTRY DATABASELASER PERFORMANCELaserPerformance has been ordered by a US court to pay damages of more than US$6.8m for infringing the trademark of the original designer of the Laser dinghy.After a four-day trial, the jury found in favour of sailboat designer Bruce Kirby who alleged that after he ended an agreement to have LaserPerformance sell his design, the company continued selling boats with his name and mark on them.The jury found that LaserPerformance, legally known as Quarter Moon Inc., had wilfully infringed Kirby’s trademark, and awarded Kirby US$4.33 million from Quarter Moon and US$2.52 million from its European unit, LaserPerformance (Europe) Ltd. The court will also assess whether punitive damages are warranted.Ripping offYacht designer Bruce Kirby is best known for designing the Laser in 1969. He represented Canada in the Finn and Star classes at the Olympics Games in 1956, 1964, and 1968. He filed suit in March 2013, alleging that LaserPerformance, a name shared by several companies controlled by Farzard Rastegar, was ripping off the sailboat design created by Kirby around 1970.Authorised builders can use the design and put a plaque featuring Kirby’s name and trademark on the hull of each boat, and only boats with those plaques can be used in international sailboat races. Mr Kirby alleged that this system worked well for more than 20 years before LaserPerformance decided to stop paying royalties but continued using Kirby’s design and marks.Earlier this year, the International Laser Class Association announced that the ‘Laser’ name would no longer be used.

via Boating Business | US$6.8m in damages awarded.

MUSTO SIGNS UP FOR OCEAN RACE CAMPAIGN

HOMENEWSAFTERMARKETCLOTHINGMUSTO SIGNS UP FOR OCEAN RACE CAMPAIGN

06 Feb 2020

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Musto and 11th Hour Racing Team are collaborating on a range of sustainable clothing Credit: Musto

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Musto has signed on with 11th Hour Racing Team as official supplier for the next three years, providing high performance clothing on and off the water for the team’s Ocean Race 2021 campaign.

To meet the demands caused by technical developments in foiling and subsequent developments in kit, Musto will collaborate with 11th Hour Racing Team to develop the next generation of HPX, the company’s ocean sailing collection.

Musto will also collaborate with 11th Hour Racing Team members and Ocean Race veterans, Mark Enright and Charlie Towill, on research and development to create a range of innovative and sustainable clothing.

Sustainability

“We’re proud to be aligned with a pair of offshore sailing stars like Mark and Charlie as they aim for The Ocean Race Trophy in 2021-22,” said Nick Houchin, head of marketing at Musto. “Not only are they world-class athletes and sailors, but also leaders in promoting initiatives around ocean health and sustainability to the wider sailing audience and sports fans worldwide.”

“Musto has long had a reputation for designing and engineering high quality, durable products.”

The key learnings from this initial collaborative line will be used across Musto’s collection in future seasons.

via Boating Business | Musto signs up for Ocean Race campaign.

NEW PLAN TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN INTO SAILINGHOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSNEW PLAN TO ENCOURAGE WOMEN INTO SAILING07 Feb 2020EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe Sunsail Magenta team Credit: Kim Hollamby/British MarineINDUSTRY DATABASESUNSAIL LTDThe Magenta Project has joined forces with yacht charter company Sunsail to launch an innovative sailing initiative.Established five years ago, the Magenta Project aims to create equal access and opportunities for women in sailing and the wider marine industry. This latest initiative, Sunsail Magenta, follows the publication of the ‘World Sailing Trust’s Strategic Review into Women in Sailing’ in 2019 and hopes to encourage more women to take up sailing and compete in yacht racing.“We very much hope that this initiative with Sunsail will help to increase the recreational and competitive opportunities for women in sailing,” said Elaine Penhaul, chair of the Magenta Project. “The Strategic Review highlighted the serious issues that our sport has in providing opportunities and pathways for women keen to progress in sailing. While the results come as no surprise to most of us, we very much hope that it will act as a catalyst for change.”MentoringSunsail Magenta will deliver a number of sailing activities, including women only RYA sailing courses, race training courses, career opportunities and mentoring programmes. It will also offer opportunities to participate in mixed-gender teams at some of the UK’s biggest sailing events, including Cowes Week and the Sunsail Racing Series.Sunsail Magenta has already attracted support from leading figures in the world of women’s sailing, including Dee Caffari MBE, the first woman to sail solo, non-stop, around the world and British Paralympic gold medal winner Helena Lucas MBE. An ambassador for The Magenta Project, Helena will teach and mentor on Sunsail Magenta courses.

via Boating Business | New plan to encourage women into sailing.