TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST NEW FLAGSHIP APPEALHOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST NEW FLAGSHIP APPEAL11 Apr 2019EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintThe Tall Ships Youth Trust is raising money for a new flagship Photo: Tall Ships Youth TrustThe Tall Ships Youth Trust has launched an appeal to raise funds for a new flagship to help the next generation learn valuable life skills.The charity hopes to raise £5m for a new 24-berth schooner-type vessel which it will use to give disabled and disadvantaged young people physically and mentally challenging sail training adventures.Benefiting from the charity is Josh who was 16 when he first set sail with the trust. “Honestly, I don’t think I’d be around anymore without my initial voyage,” he said. “Tall Ships was the spark needed to ignite my trail of fortunate events in life.”Five million pounds will enable the charity to buy a vessel on the open market, re-engineer the internal layout to take groups of young people and buy the equipment needed to ensure she meets Maritime and Coastguard Agency standards.NamingAll donations are welcome with £20 allowing the purchase of a safety harness and £1000 providing a full medical kit. Commercial sponsorship opportunities include naming the ship or a voyage, sponsoring a berth and having the company logo worn by staff, supporters and voyagers together with a mention on the charity’s website.Former director of BAE Systems, Sir Richard Olver, is giving his backing to the charity’s latest endeavour. “I want as many young people as possible to have an opportunity to sail with us, particularly those who have had a tough start in life,” he said. “In a world that can exclude young people, sailing as part of a Tall Ships Crew makes for an inclusive and truly empowering few days.”

via Boating Business | Tall Ships Youth Trust new flagship appeal.

LASERPERFORMANCE REBUTS ILCA LICENCE CLAIMS

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04 Apr 2019

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LaserPerformance has responded to ILCA’s claims that it refused to allow its manufacturing facilities to be inspected Photo: pixabay

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Dinghy manufacturer, LaserPerformance, has hit back at the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) following its decision to revoke the manufacturer’s licence, calling its claims ‘falsehoods’ and ‘misleading’.

The ILCA has revoked LaserPerformance’s right to supply the dinghies amid concerns that the manufacturer has refused access to allow the boats to be inspected.

The contract between the two is subject to an agreement first put in place in 1998 allowing ILCA to use the Laser trademark. This agreement is due to be renewed on 31 August 2019.

Refused to renew contract

In a statement issued on Facebook, LaserPerformance asserts that ILCA has ‘steadfastly’ refused to renew the agreement meaning that the manufacturer is reluctant to allow inspection by the ILCA with only five months before the licence expires. LaserPerformance also states that it allows inspection by other regulatory bodies.

LaserPerformance also points out that seeking new manufacturers for Laser products is only possible outwith LaserPerformance’s territory and that it has successfully defended encroachment on to its territories in the past. LaserPerformance territory covers all regions except Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Korea.

Olympics concerns

As a result of this, LaserPerformance raises concerns that the 2024 Olympics will be affected, pointing out that France is in a LaserPerformance region and therefore only LaserPerformance boats would be authorised.

To ‘prevent the implosion of the Laser class organisation’ LaserPerformance urges ILCA to sign the renewal agreement and also recommends that the organisation returns to Europe where three quarters of Laser sailors live and sail.

via Boating Business | LaserPerformance rebuts ILCA licence claims.

CLIPPER SIGNS WITH HYDE SAILS AGAIN

HOME NEWSAFTERMARKETMASTS, SPARS, SAILS & RIGGING CLIPPER SIGNS WITH HYDE SAILS AGAIN

05 Apr 2019

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Hyde Sails is to partner with the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race for the next two editions

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Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has renewed its partnership with Hyde Sails for a further two editions of the event.

Hyde Sails was initially appointed official supplier to the 2009 – 10 race and since then has designed, developed and produced the sail wardrobes for the fleet.

“The challenging 40,000nm race route enable Hyde Sails to continually test and develop our sails in the most extreme conditions and translate the learnings into other products across the business,” said Nigel Grogan, Hyde Sails MD.

Clipper Race chairman and founder Sir Robin Knox-Johnston added: “As a global sailing race the importance of our sail supplier is crucial to the performance of our yachts and the success of each campaign.

“Hyde Sails proven record of quality, durability and level of professional support to the Clipper Race team over the last ten years means that our relationship continues to grow and I look forward to another exciting edition being powered by Hyde Sails.”

Modifications

Each edition has seen improvements and modifications to the sails. For the 2019-2020 edition, changes include a development of the flyaway spinnaker containment tabs fitted to the luff of the downwind sails as a sustainable alternative to wool.

There have also been changes to the fore and aft sails and small construction changes on spinnakers to aid performance and longevity.

The agreement will also include support from Hyde Sails in the form of sail care training for skippers and crew.

The Clipper 2019-20 Race will begin this summer from the UK with stopping in South America, South Africa, Australia, China and the USA, before returning to the UK 11 months later.

via Boating Business | Clipper signs with Hyde Sails again.

ILCA REVOKES LASERPERFORMANCE LICENCE

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29 Mar 2019

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LaserPerformance has lost its licence to supply the ILCA with Laser dinghies Photo: pixabay

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The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) has revoked the licence of long-time builder of the class dinghy, LaserPerformance.

ILCA reports that the Anglo-American manufacturer breached the terms of the Laser Construction Manual Agreement (LCMA) by failing to ensure the identical nature of all Laser class boats, regardless of where they are built.

Class president, Tracy Usher said that ILCA was disappointed to see the long and productive relationship come to an end. “We had to move ahead in order to protect the level of competition and the investment for the 14,000 members of the International Laser Class and the more than 50,000 sailors around the world who regularly sail the Laser dinghy,” she explained.

No other option

With its UK-based manufacturing facility, LaserPerformance was the ILCA-approved builder producing boats for most of Europe, Asia and the Americas. In a statement, Tracy said that the ICLA was left with ‘no option’ after the builder’s refusal to allow inspection of the boats being built in their manufacturing facility.

There are two other manufacturers of class legal boats, one in Japan and another in Australia. With these firms picking up the slack, ILCA expects the disruption to be minimal or non-existent and executive secretary, Eric Faust, has emphasised that the 2020 Olympics and other major ILCA events will be unaffected.

“Doing what’s right for the sailors is really all that matters,” said Eric. “We’re confident that we’ll see new builders coming on line soon and that we’ll once again have a robust dealer network around the world in plenty of time for the lead up to the 2024 Olympics.”

via Boating Business | ILCA revokes LaserPerformance licence.

BAINBRIDGE SIGNS WITH SPRENGERHOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS BAINBRIDGE SIGNS WITH SPRENGER25 Mar 2019EmailShareFacebookLinkedInTwitterPrintBainbridge has taken on the Sprenger blocks and riggingINDUSTRY DATABASEBAINBRIDGE MARINEBainbridge has taken on the German manufactured Sprenger range of blocks and rigging in what the company says is a new departure.Previously Bainbridge only offered a small range of entry level products in this product area.  “The introduction of what is one the world’s oldest boat equipment manufacturers to the Bainbridge range will drive synergies across both businesses,” said Andrew Watson, Bainbridge sales and marketing director.“We have been looking for the right partner that is suited to our customers. We sit in a privileged position with this category – as we need to have a product range that suits our sailmaking, global distribution and chandlery customers.”Long-termHe added: “To do this we chose to select the best option for all of these important customers and the best option as a true long-term partner – we selected Sprenger.”Carsten Scholz, Sprenger sales manager added: “We are extremely pleased to have a strong partner at our side in Bainbridge, who will accompany us on our growth course. With its experienced, trained sales staff, Bainbridge offers enormous added value for the UK market.”Sprenger was founded 145 years’ ago with a philosophy to manufacture high-quality products.

via Boating Business | Bainbridge signs with Sprenger.

FAIRLINE OPENS COMMERCIAL SHIPYARD

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13 Mar 2019

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Fairline Yachts has opened a commercial shipyard facility at its Hythe base

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Fairline Yachts has opened a new commercial shipyard facility in Hythe, Southampton.

The shipyard is able to accommodate vessels of up to 950 tonnes and 11.5m beam, which can be removed from the water via the slipway and stored undercover.

The site has more than 10,000sqm of covered working halls with workspace for crew or contractors to carry out required works.

“Opening this new facility is an exciting step for Fairline Yachts,” said Fairline Yachts commercial manager, Robert Hammond.

The shipyard is also capable of berthing vessels from 10m to 100m.

Slower

The move follows on from Fairline CEO David Tydemann admitting boatbuilding has been slower than desired at Hythe, largely due to problems recruiting the workforce resulting in a production challenge.

However, production is now being increased ‘aggressively’ both at Fairline’s main Arundel yard and its Hythe base – around 20 staff a month are being recruited and there are plans to move tooling for the Targa 63 and the new Squadron 64 to the South coast this month.

“The tooling is common for the 63 and 64,” said David. “We’ve got three boats being finished at Hythe.

65 boats

“By September we will have 150 people in Hythe. It’s a great opportunity, an exciting site and a good commercial base.”

It is planned that the third 64 will be built from scratch in Hythe.

Altogether it is hoped 65 boats will be built at both sites in 2019, with the core range from 40 – 60ft built in Arundel and the larger boats built in Hythe.

“We had hoped to build around 150 boats in the first three years, but we’ve built around 100,” said David.

“Building boats in the background was slower; we need to start making money for our investors.

“The Squadron 82 will come off the drawing board when we’re stable.”

via Boating Business | Fairline opens commercial shipyard.

HMS WARRIOR GETS THE TECSEW TREATMENT

HOME NEWSFITTING OUTEXTERIOR FITTING OUT HMS WARRIOR GETS THE TECSEW TREATMENT

13 Mar 2019

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‘HMS Warrior’ in Portsmouth Dockyard has recently been treated to new covers by local marine textile company, Tecsew Photo: Tecsew

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Marine textile company, Tecsew, has helped protect England’s naval history with the restoration of an iconic warship.

Stationed at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, HMS Warrior has been fitted with a new cover for her vent cowlings, skylight covers, stairway covers and funnel coats and rams.

Tecsew’s MD, John Bland, said that helping to conserve a vital part of Portsmouth’s naval history was a defining moment. “We were very honoured to be involved in such a prestigious, historical project which leveraged our extensive skills within the marine canvas industry,” he said.

Challenge

The company, based in Lee-on-the-Solent on the south coast, was approached by the Historic Ships Conservation Works Coordinator, Roy Smith, in October 2018. The historic warship, built in 1860, was in need of new covers and Tecsew had worked with the dockyard in the past.

Ally Bland, director of Tecsew, said that finding suitable material that was fire retardant and of the right texture to complement Warrior’s age was paramount.

“It was a real challenge and we knew they would be very strict on quality. But in the end we triumphed and it has been a real honour to be selected for this project,” she said.

The first stage has been so successful that Tecsew has been asked to provide more covers and is now the preferred supplier for further conservation work at the dockyard, including for Nelson’s flagship, HMS Victory.

Expansion

To cope with increased demand, the firm recently moved from its long-standing Gosport premises to a purpose-built factory in Daedalus, Lee-on-the-Solent.

The move expanded Tecsew’s footprint from 5,000 to 8,500sqft and provided the company with room for offices and a new reception and car park. Opening hours have also been extended in response to demand.

via Boating Business | HMS Warrior gets the Tecsew treatment.

FIRST ELECTRIC BOAT FROM SPIRIT YACHTS

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14 Mar 2019

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The Spirit 44E is the first electric yacht from Spirit Yachts

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Spirit Yachts has begun construction of its first electric yacht, a 13.4m vessel due to launch early 2020.

The Spirit 44E, has two solar panels integrated into her deck, colour matched to the teak. These will charge OceanVolt 48VDC 30.4kWh batteries (made up of 48 1.9kWh batteries), which will power an Oceanvolt SD15 electric drive.

“From afar, the Spirit 44E will look like any other Spirit sailing yacht,” said Spirit Yachts head designer Sean McMillan. “Low freeboards, long overhangs, flush decks and the timeless beauty of quality wooden craftsmanship. Up close, she will display signs of the sailing yachts of the future.”

Hydrogeneration via the propeller is used to regenerate the batteries while sailing, calculated at 1.5kW while sailing at five knots.

Solar solution

In addition, Spirit Yachts is working with OneSails GBR (East) to develop a solar solution for the Spirit 44E’s sail wardrobe.

“We are exploring the use of the very latest ‘thin cell’ PV panels with the intention of utilising the yacht’s 4T Forte sails and covers as sources of electrical generation,” said OneSails John Pareker. “The work is cutting edge, therefore at this stage a number of the details remain confidential.”

The sailcloth can also be recycled.

Eco credentials

The yacht’s eco credentials continue below decks with a reversible heating/air conditioning Webasto pump that will heat and cool the yacht using minimal power.

All lighting is LED and a Webasto 4.2gallon 115v/750W heater will provide hot water.

There are no hydrocarbons onboard and any cooking will be done on a spirit stove.

“With the 44E, we are taking the learnings from the 34m Spirit 111 and applying the same principles to a smaller yacht,” said Spirit Yachts MD Nigel Stuart. “The lack of hydrocarbons and the addition of solar sails will allow us to take a step closer towards creating a completely sustainable yacht.”

via Boating Business | First electric boat from Spirit Yachts.

JOINT YACHTSMAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS

HOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS JOINT YACHTSMAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS

07 Mar 2019

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YJA award winners Tracy Edwards and Nikki Henderson with Emily Mueller

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Tracy Edwards and Nikki Henderson have been awarded joint winners of the 2018 Yachting Journalists’ Association Yachtsman of the Year.

Tracy, who inspired a generation of women as the skipper of the first all-female crew to compete in the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1988/89, has now extensively restored the yacht Maiden to play the central role in the Maiden Factor campaign to raise awareness of the education of girls worldwide.

Nikki made history when at 24 she was the youngest ever skipper to compete in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, finishing in second place.

Sponsorship

The awards were presented by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston at a breakfast reception hosted by MS Amlin Yacht.

In addition, the YJA Young Sailor of the Year was awarded to 15-year-old Emily Mueller for winning the Volvo Gill Optimist British National Championship – only the third girl to win the national title.

MS Amlin also announced its sponsorship of the 2019 YJA Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and Young Blogger of the Year Awards, which will be presented at a gala dinner at this year’s Southampton Boat Show.

The winners are voted for by yachting journalists.

via Boating Business | Joint Yachtsman of the Year winners.

PAUL HEYS DIES AGED 62

HOME NEWSINDUSTRY NEWS PAUL HEYS DIES AGED 62

05 Mar 2019

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Paul Heys, co-founder and MD of Key Yachting Ltd has died aged 62

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Paul Heys, co-founder and MD of Hamble-based yacht sales company Key Yachting Ltd, has died at the age of 62.

Paul was on holiday in Martinique with his wife Marie-Claude and came into difficulties while swimming.

Paul was born in Plymouth and trained as a boatbuilder with Marine Projects, moving to the Hamble area in his early twenties.

Over the years Paul sold many brands of yachts, but he is most renowned for fathering the ‘J Boats’ family in the Solent with hundreds of these race yachts now dominating events such as Cowes Week.

Extra mile

David McLeman, long-term owner of various J Boats paid tribute to Paul: “Paul was a wonderful man, sailor and friend,” he said. “Paul introduced so many people into our sport. He was always so generous with his time, always going the extra mile to support both experienced sailors and new owners with their boats.

“His passion for racing led to the development of strong class associations including the J/70 and J/109 classes where I had the pleasure of working closely with Paul. His loss will be felt deeply by the global sailing community.”

Paul’s family and the team at Key Yachting say they have been ‘utterly overwhelmed’ by the significant volume of messages of love and support they have received.

Paul’s legacy is characterised by the continuous stories and anecdotes recounted by everyone who knew him.

via Boating Business | Paul Heys dies aged 62.