TOP TALENT AT RYA DINGHY SHOW

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19 Jan 2021

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The RYA Dinghy Show will kick start the 2021 sailing season with a world-class line-up of talks, plus interactive coaching sessions with some of the industry’s biggest names. Photo: RYA

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Strategist and Olympic coach Mark Rushall, dinghy sailing writer and historian David Henshall and members of the British Sailing Team are amongst the experts at this year’s virtual RYA Dinghy Show.

Presented by Suzuki and supported by Yachts & Yachting, the show, from 27-28 February, will be hosted by professional sailor and speaker Hannah Diamond.

“With so much of last year’s racing cancelled, the show is the perfect place to prepare to get back on the water whether you’re picking up some coaching tips, hearing from the British Sailing Team or grabbing an amazing deal on some new kit,” said Hannah.

Tactics talk

Mark Rushall will be talking tactics and explaining the new racing rules of sailing. There is also a live webinar with members of the British Sailing Team including athletes selected to represent Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Windsurfing coach and guru Sam Ross will interview the British Sailing Team’s Emma Wilson and Tom Squires, who’ll be competing at the Tokyo 2020 Games in the RS:X class. They will be joined by windsurfing legend and Olympian Dave Hackford for a live discussion on how the sport has progressed over the years and the introduction of new watersports including wing foiling.

The show will also feature Dinghy Cruising Companion and president of the Dinghy Cruising Association, Roger Barnes and award-winning quadriplegic sailor Natasha Lambert.

via Boating Business | Top talent at RYA Dinghy Show.

SIMON RUSSELL, AKA FUMESY, DIES OF COVID

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSSIMON RUSSELL, AKA FUMESY, DIES OF COVID

07 Jan 2021

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Simon Russell has died suddenly. Photo; Sportsboat World

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Simon Russell, known as Fumesy, has passed away suddenly after contracting COVID.

Simon worked in the marine industry for more than 25 years, most recently as a director of Sportsboat World, manufacturer and worldwide distributor of the British-built, one-design keelboat SB20.

His marine industry career also included working for ten years for Jack Holt in the early 2000’s as technical sales manager selling marine dinghy and keelboat hardware to the UK boat builders and after that 11 years for Musto as corporate sales manager selling clothing to race teams around the world.

He joined Sportsboat World as director in 2018.

Simon grew up in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire and began his sailing career on nearby lakes and gravel pits, encouraged by his parents.

Larger boats

In the late 70s, Simon’s parents moved on to larger boats and he and his family began racing a mini tonner around Plymouth Sound. The boats became bigger still and Simon’s sailing moved to the Hamble and the Solent.

A move to the South Coast was the next logical step and from the late 80s onwards, Simon spent as much time as he could racing in sailing events around the UK and the world.

His sailing achievements include J24 national champion, Melges 24 national, European and world champion, Mumm 30 European champion, Etchells national, European and twice World champion, ISAF bronze medallist and three times XOD Captain’s Cup winner and member of the British Admiral’s Cup team.

Outside of sailing, Simon enjoyed classic cars, clay shooting and walking.

He leaves behind his wife Audrey, daughters Marcie and Lucie, his parents, sister Amanda and his many friends.

via Boating Business | Simon Russell, aka Fumesy, dies of COVID.

FIRST CARBON FURLING MAST FROM SELDÉN

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08 Jan 2021

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Seldén’s new carbon mast has been installed on a new Hallberg-Rassey 50

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Seldén Mast has developed its first carbon furling mast, a lighter weight furling rig designed to enhance the performance of cruising yachts in the 48ft – 75ft range.

This is the first of Seldén’s new mast range and comes with an electric drive and hydraulic outhaul option

“Larger boats with small crews call for smart sail handling and we are constantly pushing our product development in that direction,” said Seldén’s CEO, Peter Rönnbäck. “The benefits of carbon fibre masts have been appreciated by racing sailors for decades so why wouldn’t a cruising sailor be offered the same deal?”

Seldén’s carbon masts, both furling and conventional, are manufactured at its facility in Gosport using its computer-controlled mandrel filament winding technique.

via Boating Business | First carbon furling mast from Seldén.

LEWMAR CHOOSES DIRECT MODEL

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11 Jan 2021

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Lewmar is to supply its products direct to customers

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Lewmar is to operate as a direct B2B supplier to all retail outlets, OEM clients and approved installers in the UK.

The announcement – taking effect immediately – puts an end to the company’s partnership with its long-standing distributor Aquafax.

Lewmar says the decision is in response to both changing consumer demands and in an effort to increase brand presence in its home market.

“Our aim as the leading UK leisure marine manufacture is to increase the volume of product into the marketplace and allow it to become more accessible, for the OEM builder through to end users either via our approved installer network or retailers,” said UK direct manager, Adam Cockerill. “We are confident that this new strategy will help continued growth in the UK sector, improving customer experience.”

He added: “With new systems and additional team members in place, Lewmar is poised to offer seamless operational management to our UK clients. We would finally like to thank Aquafax for their work over the past 12 years.”

And he said Lewmar will continue to work closely with its distributor network throughout the rest of the world.

Lewmar supplies hatch, anchoring, docking, deck hardware and glazing solutions.

via Boating Business | Lewmar chooses direct model.

BSI GROUP ACQUIRES OYS RIGGING

HOMENEWSINDUSTRY NEWSBSI GROUP ACQUIRES OYS RIGGING

18 Dec 2020

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BSI has acquired OYS Rigging Photo: OYS Rigging

BSI Group has acquired OYS Rigging, taking ownership of the brand and all associated assets.

OYS Rigging will remain headquartered in the UK and, for the foreseeable future, in the OYS factory in Ocean House in Christchurch. A new South Coast premises is to be announced early in 2021.

“We are delighted to be owners of OYS, with a UK facility and working together with the knowledgeable manufacturing team,” said Morten Madsen, BSI MD.

“This purchase will see the BSI Group become the largest supplier of rod rigging and we look forward to providing a truly exceptional global product.”

Not included in the acquisition are OYS Thrusters and OYS Hydraulics. These products will continue to be provided by Ocean Marine Systems.

“This recent development sees the brands dividing and creating their own paths,” said Mark Barwell, former saes director at OYS and current sales director at OMS. “This is an exciting time for all involved.”

“We wish BSI all the best with the OYS Rigging range,” he continued. “Our team are on hand to support the transition here in the UK. We look forward to focusing our attention on the Ocean Marine Systems range of products.”

via Boating Business | BSI Group acquires OYS Rigging.

HELM OVER AT KEY YACHTING

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04 Jan 2021

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(l-r) Hayley Quinn, Wayne Palmer, Hannah Le Prevost, Marie-Claude Heys Photo: Key Yachting Ltd

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Wayne Palmer and Hayley Quinn from technical furniture company, Thinking Space Systems, have bought Key Yachting.

Key Yachting is the sole UK distributor for J Boats, Grand Soleil, Nautitech Catamarans and Tofinou and was founded in 1996 by Marie-Claude Heys along with her late husband, Paul.

“After 25 years, I am delighted to hand the helm over to Wayne and Hayley,” said Marie who has competed in four Figaro campaigns and two Whitbread Round the World Races.

“This year, as part of the logistics team from Miranda Merron’s Vendee Globe campaign, it really made my mind up. The time is right for me to make a change, and I am keen to get back to my roots in offshore sailing.”

Wayne Palmer founded Thinking Space Systems in 2003, which has offices in Australia, Canada, UK and the USA. Wayne is a keen sailor having competed in two Fastnet Races and currently races his J/109 Flying Jackal. Hayley Quinn is an experienced qualified accountant with a background in managing leisure focused businesses.

Key Yachting sales director, Hannah Le Prevost will mentor the new owners. “2021 is going to be an exciting year for all the right reasons,” said Hannah who has been with the company for 11 years. “We will continue our strong relationship with our business partners and above all with our past, present and future boat owner

via Boating Business | Helm over at Key Yachting.