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CONTENTS
1.
Editorial - Sponsor
needed to launch AY forum pages
2
"Unluckiest sailors of the month"
100
boaters charged with Boating Under the Influence
and Mark
Richards skipper of Wild Oats
3. BREAKING
Austral - Asian News - Tiffany
Koo is
Malaysian Match Racing Champion
Ray
Roberts DK 46 Quantum Racing makes
it a trifecta of major events up Australia's east coast this year
4. International News - Rolex
Swan Cup (September 11th to 17th)
5. World Speed Records - Thomas
Coville's 4th solo record at the helm of Sodebo
Goto Archived AY News & Views and Race Reports 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 98-99
1.
EDITORIAL
After a whistle stop tour of Singapore and crisscrossing Malaysia to visit some old seafaring friends on Pulau Rawa and the new Maur Marina, then covering the Borneo Int Yachting Regatta we have come to the realization that AsianYachting is growing in popularity and going from strength to strength as every AY News release generates more interest and feedback than the one before. We take our role as the region's premier Yachting News website very seriously and find it extremely rewarding to see the events, boat shows and regattas that we help to promote, thriving and prospering.
After
receiving a mixture of complaints and praises from competitors and regatta
organisers we have decided to launch over the coming weeks for subscribers
only, a forum like bulletin board for competitors to post their remarks
or air their grievances and give organisers the opportunity to view them
and reply if they feel it warrants it. Anyone interested in sponsoring
the associated costs involved with running the forum are asked to email
Hasslan the AY
webmaster for information on seeing their company or brand
name up in lights on the top of the page. We hope this move will not only
improve communication between both parties but also have the added benefit
of producing bigger and better events for all to enjoy.
Over
the last month the Olympic trail event in Qingdao, the World Mens 470
championship in Rizhao, China, the Western
Circuit in Singapore and the Borneo
Int Yachting Regatta in East Malaysia have taken place in
Asian waters. Proving yet again that yachting is fast becoming a business
in Asia and one that has fueled the growth of major tourist economies
around the world. South East Asia, with its unique combination of almost
perfect all-year round weather, pristine waters and ideal sailing conditions
is experiencing a building boom on land and beginning to see an explosion
in marine development as more people are looking at working or retiring
in the region and enjoy a more relaxed and peaceful way of life, both
on and off the water. Please carry on reading through the newsletter where
a variety of home building, charter yacht, boat building and equipment
suppliers are available to fill all your needs and at the same time support
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Happy sailing
Capt Marty.
2 "Unluckiest sailors of the month"
It all started at the Seafair Summer Festival which saw over 100 boaters arrested and charged with Boating Under the Influence by more than 50 local law enforcement, US Customs and US Coast Guard personnel during an unlimited hydroplane race. Officials had warned the boating community that they would be enforcing BUI laws this year. There were 49 BUI arrests during last year's Seafair and just 12 in 2004. "We don't believe that it's more intoxicated boaters on the water but the combined efforts of law enforcement," said State Patrol Lt Jeffrey Sass. A number of states and provinces around North America are enforcing tighter boating while intoxicated laws and Ontario recently passed a law saying that boaters could have their driver's licenses suspended for boating under the influence for up to a year.
Then
three maxi’s clashed on the start line of the final race in the
2006 Hahn Premium Race Week. It was a day Mark Richards,
skipper of Bob Oatley’s Wild Oats probably
wished he had stayed in bed. The tide was still running hard down the
passage when the boats went into sequence. Inexplicably Wild Oats
was caught on the wrong side of the start line without boat speed and
the other boats coming towards the pin on starboard. Mark Richards decided
the only way back was between Steven David’s Wild Joe and
Stephen Ainsworth’s Loki. ‘We were just in the wrong
place at the wrong time’ said Mark Richards. ‘We could have
snuck through but the tide was pushing down the passage and Loki
had to luff up to stay inside the mark and the gap closed'. The crash
of the two rigs echoed across the passage, then the sound of shredding
Kevlar as Loki’s spreaders tore a longitudinal tear in
Wild Oats mainsail. Loki's bowman was fast up the rig checking
for spreader damage while back behind the line, the headsail came down
on Wild Oats, then the main as she was an instant retirement.
3. Austral - Asian News
3.1
Breaking
News - Tiffany
Koo is
Malaysian Match Racing Champion
Terengganu 13th Sept 2006.
Tiffany Koo and her Team Selangor Gapurna 1 crew won the inaugural Malaysian Match Racing Championship convincingly, held from Kelab Teluk Warisan in Pulau Duyong, Terengganu this week. She scored 8 straight wins in the back-to-back round robins, and went on to qualify for the finals by beating Afendi Abdulah's Kedah/RMN team 3-1 in the semi-finals. Three straight wins against Lt Cdr Malik Sulaiman's RMNYC team in the final clinched the Championship. Tiffany and her team will now receive an invitation to compete in one of Malaysia's prestigious blue-ribbon yachting events - Monsoon Cup Match Racing Championship alongside top ranked international sailors and racing teams in November. Together with the winner of the Asian Regional Match Racing Championship for Racing Teams from the Austral-Asian region (Sept 14th to 16th ) wins a rare opportunity to take part in a World Match Racing Tour event, being held in the second half of this week. More news at: http://www.monsooncup.com.my
3.2
PIMEX 2006 kicks off with
BANGKOK preview show
Now in its 4th year, Phuket International Marine Expo (PIMEX) takes a
preview show to Bangkok. From September 21 – 23, organisers Image
Asia Events will stage Bangkok’s first ever boatshow with 10 boats
in the forecourt of the prestigious All Seasons Place in full view of
busy Wireless Road and exhibition booths in Conrad Hotel's ballroom immediately
adjacent to the boat displays in the city’s main business district.
“PIMEX 2006 Preview is about reaching out to the Bangkok market
on its doorstep, giving visitors the opportunity to see what it’s
all about without the need initially to make the trip to Phuket. Exhibitors
get the opportunity to invite interested buyers to the main in event in
Phuket in December to see a wider range of boats, in the marina environment
– something that cannot be achieved in Bangkok,” said Image
Asia managing director Grenville Fordham. More at http://www.phuketboatshow.com
3.3
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JCC Reinsurance is proud to announce the launch of a new yacht insurance
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from JNZ Insurance consultants designed to provide insurance for all yachts
in SE Asian waters and also bring increased security to all involved.
For further information feel free to contact the General Manager Noorizha
Binti Onn Tel: +603-2171 1448 Fax: +603-2171 1448 Email: jnzconsult@yahoo.com
or for quotation purposes download the MUI Yactinsure Proposal Form from:
http://www.jccre.com/news_updates_MUIYachtinsure.htm
3.4
Big Year for
Phuket King's Cup Regatta
Internationally renowned ISAF sailing official Bryan Willis, who has overseen
five Olympic Games sailing events and has been involved in six America’s
Cups as a rules advisor, chief umpire and Jury Chairman at next year’s
America’s Cup in Valencia, Spain, has agreed to play a leading role
in this year’s Phuket King’s Cup Regatta. This year is special
for both Thailand and the King’s Cup – as the regatta is celebrating
its 20th year and shaping up as a record year in the number of entries
plus the regatta’s patron, His Majesty the King of Thailand, is
also celebrating his 60th year on the throne, making him the world’s
longest reigning monarch. For more information phone 0 7627 3380 E-mail:
info@kingscup.com Press Releases
and AY
Race Reports are posted at http://asianyachting.com/news/PKCR06.htm
or go directly to http://www.kingscup.com
3.5
Platu 25 World Championships
87 crews are currently registered to take part in the inaugural Platu
25 World Championship in Vigo, Spain. Taking place from the 26 September-1
October, at the Real Club Naútico de Vigo, entrants have flooded
in from around the world. After being approved as an ISAF Recognized Class
at the ISAF Annual Conference in Singapore last November, this year the
class will hold its inaugural World Championship. Neil Semple & Morten
Jakobsen Emma Mathilde XXII have ruled the roost at the Top of the Gulf
Regatta and the Royal Varuna Yacht Club are the only SEA representatives
competing there and I'm sure with their experience will be worthy entrants
and expected to be amongst the top on the leader board at the end of the
event.
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3.7
NMMA hires expert on water access
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today that
it had hired Dylan Jones, an attorney who specializes in water access
issues. "Protecting and improving access to America's waterways for
the nation's boaters is a key piece of NMMA's government relations mission,
and Dylan Jones is a visible part of our commitment to the issue,"
said Monita Fontaine, NMMA vice president of government relations. NMMA
said in its statement that it is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy and
devoting considerable resources to the water access issue. More at: http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20060722153707ibinews.html
3.9
Quantum Fusion
M just keeps getting better!
Ever since the
Quantum Sail Design Group opened their new state of the art, custom-built,
50,000 square foot
factory in Malacca, Malaysia they have been busier than a lizard
drinking, assembling proprietary Fusion M sail membranes for more than
60 Quantum sail lofts around the world. The Structural Membrane Facility
(SMF) has more than doubled Quantum’s capacity and has the potential
to expand further to meet future demands. So now, more than ever, you
can count on Fusion M delivering great boat-speed and reliability. Goto:
http://asianyachting.com/news/QuantumSails.htm
3.8
ASEAN Marine Tourism Symposium
postponed to 14-17 June 2007
The ASEAN Marine Tourism Symposium's dates have been postponed to 14-17
June 2007 (2007 being Visit Malaysia Year). The conference proper will
take place 15 & 16 June. There'll be an cocktail reception on evening
of 14 June. 17 June is coincidentally the Annual Sabah Dragon Boat Race,
with teams competing from around the region. The conference location remains
in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The website http://www.aseanmarinetourism-symposium.net/
is under construction.
3.10
Andaman Sea Pilot 2007-08
out soon
Grenville from Image
Asia is looking for marine companies interested in advertising
in the next edition of the Andaman Sea Pilot 2007-08 which is coming out
soon. A media pack is available and suggests that it would be a good place
to advertise regattas, regional boatshows, Marinas and associated boating
equipment suppliers as most boaters have a copy onboard or purchase one
to plan their trip through SE Asia before they come here. Tel: +66 (0)
7626 4491 Fax: +66 (0) 7626 4454 or take a look at this extensive SE Asian
cruising guide with detailed charts and anchorage information at: http://www.andamanseapilot.com/
3.11
China Team is on the way!
The mould for the future China America’s Cup yacht has been validated.
After several adjustments, 'the good to go' was signed off by the China
Team Design Team on Wednesday, 23 August. The lay-up of the hull can now
start. Daniel Andrieu, member of the China Team Design Team made an express
trip to Dong Guan. He spent two days on site following the visit to the
boatyard at the beginning of the month by Luc Gellusseau and Pierre Massé.
Welcomed
by Lionel Antognelli, the local project manager, who is in charge of construction
for the Chinese America’s Cup yacht. Daniel Andrieu was also present
to validate or control the hull mold 'When I arrived, the mold was completely
finished'. Follow the progress at: http://www.china-team.org
3.12
All about the Olympics
http://www.olympic.org
- is the official website of the Olympic Movement and the ultimate Olympic
reference designed to provide enthusiasts with better access to their
favourite information. Geared to feed the interest of Olympic fans but
also to assist media around the globe, the new portal brings forward key
information and visuals allowing visitors to easily find what they are
looking for among the thousands of images, audio and video files available.
For example, visitors will now have easy access from the home page to
the multimedia gallery featuring over 1,000 videos; to the Olympic medallists'
database, which includes all information from Athens 1896 to the Turin
2006 Games; and to Olympic and world records. They will also find a direct
link to the IOC news section, where stories on the activities of the Olympic
Movement are posted on a daily basis.
3.13
Warning to all offshore racers.
DK Yachts are warning all offshore racers to sit up and
take notice when one of their World Champion Mumm 30, Farr 40 or Mills
DK46 lines up on the starting grid. It is business as usual in their new
ultra modern 110,000 sg ft workshop facility in Malaysia. Ray Roberts
DK 46 Quantum Racing is currently the in form IRC Racer in Australia,
winning the Sydney - Mooloolaba Race, Airlie Beach Race Week and the Hahn
Premium Race Week to complete a trifecta of major events up Australia's
east coast this year. Serious Yachts
for Serious Sailors can
be found at http://www.dkyachts.com
3.14
Doha to host Asian sailing games
With just four months to go before the start of the Asian Games in December
2006, Doha is readying itself for the biggest sporting event ever to be
held in the region. Orry, the official mascot for the games, is modeled
on the Arabian Oryx, a medium-sized antelope that is exceptionally well
adapted to life in the desert. Orry is depicted with giant graphics on
buildings all over the city promoting the different sports. Sailing is
featured on the Rydges Plaza building. More at: http://www.doha-2006.com
3.15
Lively Lady sails around again...
Since leaving Portsmouth at the end of July, they may have been battered,
bruised and delayed by an Atlantic storm, but ocean adventurer Alan Priddy
and his crew on board The Raymarine Lively Lady Project have made it across
the Atlantic. They are on a 28,042 nautical mile round the world voyage
starting and finishing in Portsmouth, UK with the aim of helping young
adults turn their lives around. The expected duration is just under twelve
months and the classic Lively Lady was built in Calcutta in 1948 by her
owner S.J.P. Cambridge, but was made famous by Sir Alec Rose when he sailed
her round the world single handed in 1967/8. Follow their progress at:
http://www.livelylady.net
3.16 China 'Treasure' to set sail again
A Sino-Malaysian joint venture starting next month will begin building
a replica of China's biggest 'Treasure' ship that Admiral Zheng He made
seven historical voyages to Southeast Asia, West Asia and East Africa
between 1405 and 1433 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), which promoted
understanding, friendship and trade relations between China and these
areas. The ship will set out for its first trial voyage in April 2008
to boast the country's culture and history.... More at: http://www.sail-world.com/cruising/index.cfm?nid=27161
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4.
International News
4.1
Rolex Swan Cup (September
11th to 17th)
A record number of Swan yachts will gather on the north-eastern coast
of Sardinia for the 14th edition of the Rolex Swan Cup. The week long
contest in Porto Cervo is set to be a huge success with high profile sailors
from across the globe preparing to compete in the event, which is organised
by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with Nautor's Swan and
Rolex as the title sponsor. Around 120 performance cruising and racing
models from 15 nations will be present, and competing to win the coveted
Swan Cup Trophy. Andres Soriano's magnificent Swan 80 Maligaya will be
competing in the Grand Prix Class for Swans over 60 feet. Follow the action
at: http://www.regattanews.com
or http://www.swancup.com/
4.2
Hydroptere sets sights on world records
The Hydroptere team announced the launch of a program to develop a new
generation of sailboats capable of flying on the water. They now have
new sponsors, plus the backing of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale
de Lausanne, whose expertise helped bring the America’s Cup back
to Europe.
The
Hydroptere concept is amazing. With the wind blowing at only a few knots,
the trimaran lifts up, just grazing the surface of the water with the
tips of its wings. As this greatly reduces the friction from the water
and waves, it seems to be flying on the water. Previous versions of the
Hydroptere not only demonstrated the feasibility of this incredible concept,
but one even beat a record, crossing the English Channel from Dover to
Calais at an average speed of more than 33 knots. With this new impetus,
the Hydroptere is one step closer to making the dream of flying on the
water a reality and reaching fantastic speeds simply through the force
of the wind. Keep up to speed at: http://www.hydroptere.com/index.php4?lang=EN
5.
World Speed Records
5.1 The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) have ratified the solo 24 hour distance record of 610.45 nm, averaging 25.76 knots set by Yvan BOURGNON (SUI) on Brossard from 6-7 August. The previous distance record sailing single-handed in 24 hours was held by Yves PARLIER Médiatis Région Aquitaine.
5.2
Sodebo rules the waves
Thomas Coville on Sodebo single-handedly beat the Round Britain
Record by 26 hours. The WSSRC have ratified the solo Around Britain and
Ireland record of 6 d, 6 hrs, 40 mins and 31 secs set by Thomas COVILLE
(FRA) onboard the trimaran Sodebo. The skipper takes his 4th
solo record in 13 months and qualifies for the Route du Rhum. Setting
out from South of the Isle of Wight, Thomas took 6 days (8-14 August)
to complete the 1787 miles around England, Ireland and Scotland, reaching
as far North as the Shetland Islands at an average speed of 11.86 knots.
In
so doing he breaks Jean-Luc Van Den Heede's record of 7 d, 8 h and 47
m along the same course in May 2005, aboard his 25 m aluminum monohull
Adrien. Sodebo improved on the original record by 1
day, 2 hours and 7 minutes. Since July 2005, this is Thomas' 4th solo
record at the helm of Sodebo, after the Route of Discovery, the
Miami - New York and the Channel Crossing. More at: http://www.sodebo-voile.com
5.3 Maximus to the fore...
The World Sailing Speed Sailing Council has has also ratified the world
record set by the 98-foot Maximus for Around the Isle of Wight
- Rule 21c (powered sail systems) Monohull. The new elapsed record is:
3 hrs 20 mins 9 secs for an average speed of 15.01 knots. The previous
record was held by Mike Slade's Leopard - 4h 8m 55s, set in Jun
2001
5.4
One World
The WSSRC have ratified the solo Transpacific west to east 20 foot Sport
Single handed record that will likely stand for quite a while. Alessandro
DI BENEDETTO (ITA) on One World. DI BENEDETTO completed the Transpacific
crossing in 62 d, 17 hrs, 51 mins and 55 secs. It's hard to imagine that
there are many hearty adventurers thinking of challenging the new 4,482
nm Yokohama, Japan to San Francisco USA record in the "20-foot Sport
-Singlehanded' category. Yachts in this category must be a maximum 20
ft overall and have no inside accommodations. Alessandro Di Benedetto
(ITA) established the 'initial record in this category for his recent
June 10 to August 11 passage -- More at: http://www.sailing.org/default.asp?PID=19130
5.5
Round the World Powerboat Record?
Kiwi Pete Bethune's Earthrace powerboat has crossed the Pacific and arrived
in North America. The biodiesel-powered trimaran is currently on a world
tour. If Bethune succeeds, he will go down in the record books as the
fastest person to circle the world, and the only one to attempt the feat
in a biodiesel-fueled boat.
The
current record is held by British boat Cable & Wireless, which made
the circumnavigation in 75 days back in 1998. Earthrace will now journey
down the west coast of the US, Mexico and Central America, before going
through the Panama Canal, up the east coast of the States and across the
Atlantic for a port tour of Europe and the Middle East. Meanwhile more
on this extraordinary wave piercing boat and Bethune's progress can be
tracked via his website: http://www.earthrace.net/view.asp
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