BAINBRIDGE AGREES ROPE PARTNERSHIP

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17 Jun 2019

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Kingfisher Ropes are to be distributed by Bainbridge

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Bainbridge has agreed a technical partnership to sell the Kingfisher Yacht Ropes range.

Kingfisher was established in 2002 and has developed a range of high-performance sailing ropes with a focus on the quality.

“We are delighted to announce this partnership with Kingfisher Yacht Ropes and are keen to work with them to develop the ranges for both our marine and sailmaking customers,” said Bainbridge MD Andrew Smith. “This gives us the opportunity to offer both the breadth of choice and the quality of product and look forward to what promises to be a long-term partnership.”

Nigel Saddington of Kingfisher Yacht Ropes added: “We are delighted to be working with such a well-known brand in sailing. Together with Bainbridge we are looking to develop exciting new lines, especially some interesting new products for sailmakers that we have already started behind the scenes.

“We believe the partnership will help our forecasted growth over the coming years, and the Kingfisher Yacht Ropes brand will be available to a new much larger international customer network.”

via Boating Business | Bainbridge agrees rope partnership.

SCHAEFER MARINE UNVEILS NEW BOOM FURLER

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Schaefer Marine has unveiled a new boom furler Photo: Schaefer Marine

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Schaefer Marine new boom furler is the only system of kits kind says Dan Henderson of UK distributor Sea Sure.

The boom furling system, incorporating the company’s patented articulated sailing track, enables the skipper to reef or furl on any point of sail from the safety of the cockpit.

“It is the most advanced solution for mainsail reefing and furling,” explained Dan. “The unique sail track and feeder combine to precisely transfer any full battened main to the mandrel located within the boom, without snags or jams and with battens perfectly aligned.”

Safe and easy

“Reefing can be easily and safely accomplished by one person on any point of sail, without changing course, heading up into the wind or leaving the cockpit,” he added.

The boom furler comes in two sizes, the Beta for sails up to 44ft by 16ft and the larger Gamma for sails up to 53ft by 20ft. Both feature CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminium inboard and outboard boom end fittings with double race Torlon ball bearings.

All points reefing

Each has a full length articulating ‘sail receptacle mask track’ with extruded mast slides designed to fit the ship’s mast track allowing for ‘all points reefing’. The boom furlers have a 5in stainless steel articulating mainsheet bail as standard and the semi-flush boom mainsheet track accepts special vang lug and mainsheet bails.

Also featured are a 316 stainless steel sail track feeder and 316 stainless steel boom scoop and both sizes have a universal three-pint hinged gooseneck fitting, internal boom claw and gooseneck mast back-up plates.

via Boating Business | Schaefer Marine unveils new boom furler.

MARLOW EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST CETACEAN RESEARCH

HOME NEWSFITTING OUTEXTERIOR FITTING OUT MARLOW EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST CETACEAN RESEARCH

28 May 2019

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The research team onboard ‘Silurian’ sight a minke whale. Credit: The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

Marlow Ropes has donated ropes and rigging gear for a Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust-operated cetacean research vessel as part of its new role as the trust’s corporate supporter and sustainable partner.

The Silurian, as recently featured in the BBC’s Blue Planet Live, travels thousands of miles off the west coast of Scotland every year to conduct vital research on whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks. The vessel’s findings contribute to the conservation and protection of UK cetaceans.

“We are delighted to announced Marlow Ropes as a corporate supporter,” said Trust boat manager and skipper, Emma Burgess. “This is a valuable contribution to our ongoing maintenance, ensuring the highest levels of safety onboard Silurian. It ultimately helps us achieve our survey and research objectives to further our understanding and conservation of Scottish whales, dolphins and porpoises.”

The British manufacturer is providing handling lines including the main, mizzen and Yankee halyards, sheets and kickers to assist with the next phase of Silurian’s research objectives.

This donation comes on the back of a winter of maintenance work onboard Silurian, including the full renewal of the standing rigging, that has ensured that she is ready for the 2019 season.

via Boating Business | Marlow equipment to assist cetacean research.

PETERS & MAY ‘NOT AT FAULT’ IN YACHT LOSSHOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS PETERS & MAY ‘NOT AT FAULT’ IN YACHT LOSS30 May 2019EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintMY SONG salvage operation taking place off the coast of Menorca. Photo: MSC Marine Claim Services GermanyINDUSTRY DATABASEPETERS & MAY LTDA collapse of the yacht’s cradle is thought to be the reason why an award-winning superyacht fell from a cargo vessel during transportation between the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas.The 130ft My Song, built in 2016 by Baltic Yachts and owned by YCCS member Pier Luigi Loro Piana, fell during the journey from Palma to Genoa resulting in her loss overboard.Peters & May had been hired for the yacht’s transport.“We were informed of the loss of a yacht from the deck of the MV Brattinsborg on 26 May 2019,” said chief executive, David Holley in a statement. “The yacht is sailing yacht My Song.”Upon receipt of the news Peters & May instructed the captain of the MV Brattinsborg to attempt salvage whilst third party salvors were appointed.”Full investigation“A full investigation into the cause of the incident has been launched. However, the primary assessment is that the yacht’s cradle – owned and provided by the yacht, warrantied by the yacht for sea transport and assembled by the yacht’s crew – collapsed during the voyage from Palma to Genoa and subsequently resulted in the loss of My Song overboard.“I will add that this is the initial assessment and is subject to confirmation in due course.“As a leading yacht transporter for the past 40 years, we take great pride in what we do and go above and beyond all standard operating procedures to ensure safe transit of all yachts carried by us. We have procedures in place to respond to this kind of incident, although we hope that they are never required.”This incident is more than regrettable, however the transport of yachts on cargo vessels continues to be one of the safest and most cost-effective solutions when carried out by a reputable company such as Peters & May.”

via Boating Business | Peters & May ‘not at fault’ in yacht loss.

IMO QUASHES YACHTING INDUSTRY HOPES

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20 May 2019

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Turkey and ICOMIA sought unsuccessfully to mitigate the adverse affects on the yachting industry of IMO Tier III regulations Photo: ICOMIA

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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has rejected a proposal submitted by Turkey and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) that sought to mitigate the impact on the yachting industry caused by Tier III regulation.

Turkey and ICOMIA proposed an alternative standard for vessels currently covered under a delay provision which expires in 2021. Meeting this standard results in reduced guest cabin space as gas exhaust treatment systems have to be installed.

The consequence of this could render yachts just above the 24m threshold commercially unattractive, a segment that ICOMIA considers crucial for the marine industry.

A hard fight

Udo Kleinitz, secretary general of ICOMIA said that the council fought hard to advocate for the industry. “Having been involved with this file for the last 11 years, at this stage it is difficult to capture the impact this decision will have on vessel design, let alone our industry,” he said.

“We are most grateful to those IMO member states who supported our proposal and would like to mention in particular Turkey for co-sponsoring this document and the associated lobbying efforts, as well as Malta for their efforts on the European stage.

“I also would like to thank the yards who supported our advocacy effort, namely Ferretti Group, Overmarine, Monte Carlo Yachts, Princess Yachts, Sanlorenzo Yachts, Sunseeker and Viking Yachts,” he added.

Despite ICOMIA’s significant efforts the proposal was rejected, meaning that the regulation will be implemented from 2021 for vessels below 500gt, with significant implications for the superyacht industry.

via Boating Business | IMO quashes yachting industry hopes.

2024 OLYMPIC BOATS CHOSENHOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS 2024 OLYMPIC BOATS CHOSEN20 May 2019EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe Laser has been selected as the single person dinghy for the 2024 Paris OlympicsThe Laser will again be the men’s and women’s one-person dinghy at the 2024 Paris Olympics.The decision was made at the latest World Sailing Council meeting where the IKA Formula Kite was selected as the mixed kiteboard and the 470 as the mixed two-person dinghy.A board of directors’ recommendation to select the RS:X as the men’s and women’s windsurf equipment was rejected meaning a new proposal will be required.The process on selecting the equipment for the mixed two-person offshore keelboat was also confirmed. A decision will be made about the equipment, selected from a list put forward by a working party, no later than December 31 2023.Proposals will now be invited by classes, associations and manufacturers that will be evaluated against key criteria.IKA Formula Kite Class was approved as the equipment for the mixed kiteboard eventThe selection of the Laser is subject to agreement of the Olympic Classes Contract for 2024, following a ballot vote.Four boats were initially put forward – the D-Zero, Laser, Melges 14 and RS Aero (which had been recommended by the Equipment Committee) however the Laser won in the first round of votes. The move comes as litigation is ongoing between the International Laser Class Association and boatbuilders Laser Performance.

via Boating Business | 2024 Olympic boats chosen.

MARLOW ROPES BECOMES INEOS TEAM UK SUPPLIER

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08 May 2019

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INEOS Team UK testing rope. Credit Marlow Ropes

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Marlow Ropes has become the official supplier to INEOS Team UK, the British challenger for the 36th America’s Cup.

The British rope manufacturer will be working with the team skippered by Sir Ben Ainslie to develop bespoke, sustainable rigging solutions to race the latest generation of 75’ monohull foiling America’s Cup Class boats. Mr Ainslie’s relationship with Marlow stretches back many years from its his days of competitive sailing.

Paul Honess, leisure marine director at Marlow Ropes, commented: “We are very proud to be the official supplier to INEOS TEAM UK. Our collaboration with the America’s Cup teams in the past has contributed to the development of the Marlow Grand Prix range that is used on the wider race boat circuit at all levels.

“Developing sustainable products and bespoke rigging solutions that are tested on some of the most demanding systems found on yachts today is crucial to Marlow’s future product innovation.”

The agreement follows the companies’ technical partnership for the 35th America’s Cup cycle.

Marlow Ropes has also become an official supplier to New York-based yacht club American Magic, which will also be competing in the America’s Cup.

Marlow Ropes is a finalist in the Innovation Award category of the Ocean Awards for its Blue Ocean Dockline, a marine industry first. The eco-conscious rope is made using 100% recycled waste plastic bottles.

via Boating Business | Marlow Ropes becomes INEOS Team UK supplier.

FIRST NEW MODEL FOR OYSTER YACHTS

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09 May 2019

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Oyster has launched its first new model since the company was relaunched last year

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Oyster has launched its first new model since the company was bought out of administration in 2018.

The Oyster 565, developed with Humphreys Yacht Design, is being described as an entry-level yacht that uses the latest generation of Oyster hull shapes.

It has been designed for friends and family to sail with no need for a professional crew.

“She is a truly spectacular sailing yacht and – though at the smaller end of the Oyster fleet – does not compromise on comfort or performance,” said naval architect Rod Humphreys. “This year’s order book is already almost full and that is – of course – a huge source of pride for us and for the whole team at Oyster. This is just the beginning…”

Order book

Several new models are due to follow on from the 565 added Oyster CEO and owner Richard Hadida, who explained that the company has an almost full order book.

“Words cannot describe the excitement I feel to see Oyster enter such an exhilarating phase in its evolution,” he said.

“The 565, fondly known as our ‘pocket superyacht’, is everything an adventurous couple or young family could want. A reflection of this is our ever-expanding order book. This is an important moment in Oyster’s history and I look forward to many, many more.”

Yacht features include twin-rudders and a hull form that allows for different layout and keel options.

via Boating Business | First new model for Oyster Yachts.

FISCHER PANDA POWERS DISABLED SAILOR’S DREAMS

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13 May 2019

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Fischer Panda is supplying equipment to help Natasha Lambert sail across the Atlantic Photo: Fisher Panda UK

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Fischer Panda UK is powering the dreams of young disabled sailor Natasha Lambert in her attempt to become the first person to sail across the Atlantic by breath control.

Natasha, 21, who has quadriplegic athetoid cerebral palsy, sails using the sip-puff system which was developed by her father Gary and uses a single straw enabling her to control both the steering or helm and the sails.

Raising awareness

Raising funds for three charities – the RNLI, The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and the MissIsle School of Sip-puff Sailing – Natasha is also raising awareness of disabled sailing during her three-week crossing from the Canaries to St Lucia.

“This has been a huge project for us to take on, the cost of which is phenomenal, so to receive this major piece of equipment is a real boost,” said Gary.

Adaptation

Providing vital systems for Natasha’s 46ft catamaran Blown Away, Fischer Panda has donated a Panda PMS 9000 ND generator which is being installed on the yacht as it undergoes special adaptation by Wight Shipyard on the Isle of Wight.

Fischer Panda has also supplied reverse cycle units to provide extensive air conditioning throughout the yacht and a watermaker capable of producing 70 litres per hour.

“Thank you so much for your help to make my dream of sailing an ocean possible,” said Natasha. “I can’t wait to sail across the Atlantic.”

Fischer Panda will be exhibiting at Seawork International in June on stand Q2.

via Boating Business | Fischer Panda powers disabled sailor’s dreams.

NAME CHANGE FOR LASER DINGHYHOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS NAME CHANGE FOR LASER DINGHY29 Apr 2019EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe class-approved Laser dinghy has changed its name to ‘ILCA Dinghy’ Photo: PixabayINDUSTRY DATABASEINTERNATIONAL LASER CLASS ASSOCIATIONThe International Laser Class Association (ILCA) has announced that all new, class-approved boats will be sold and raced under the ‘ILCA Dinghy’ name.The ILCA recently terminated the contract of long-time builder of the class dinghy, LaserPerformance, which owns the rights to the Laser trademark. Scuttlebutt Sailing News reports that the name change, effective from 25 April, will apply to all three rig sizes allowed by the ILCA Class but will not affect existing ILCA-authorised boats and equipment.”It’s a big change for a racing class that hasn’t seen anything like this in our almost 50-year history,” said class president, Tracy Usher.Industry supportTracy said the ILCA is grateful for the support from the racing community and sailing industry as the association looks to involve new manufacturers following the loss of LaserPerformance. She admitted that the timing was not ideal, but sought to reassure customers.”Europe may see a slight increase in delivery times, but other regions will soon see their orders filled more quickly and efficiently than under the previous builder,” she said.Olympics uncertaintyThe Laser dinghy has been used at the Olympics since the Atlanta games in 1996. Its use is guaranteed at the upcoming 2020 games in Tokyo but a decision is yet to be made for Paris 2024 and beyond.ILCA has said that it plans to contact its members, districts and national sailing federations over the next 30 days with guidance on how to easily order boats and equipment.

via Boating Business | Name change for Laser dinghy.