AsianYachting - July 2007
News and Views

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CONTENTS

1. EDITORIAL - Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi SUI 100 wins the 32nd America's Cup by 2 seconds - Malaysian aspirations to enter next time?
2. TEAM NEWS - Youth Match Racing coming to Malaysia - Clipper skippers and crew announced
3. AUSTRAL - ASIAN NEWS - Regatta round-up and all the sailing news from the Austral-Asian region
Phuket Race Week steams into its forth year - Sail Indonesia breaking all records - Free Beneteau 40.7's at inaugural China Cup
4. INTERNATIONAL NEWS - ISAF Sailing World Championships - Adrian Flanagan is back at it again here...
Up next - Follow the 44th Transpac Race -
5. "Unluckiest sailors of the month" - Graham Bailey's Arbitrator at Etchell Worlds - Sailors at Moth Worlds - TP52's Siemens & Cristabella - Challenge 12 dismasted

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1. EDITORIAL

After a hum dinger Race 7 Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi SUI 100 skippered by Brad Butterworth emerged the winner of the 32nd America's Cup by a mere 2 seconds. Team New Zealand must be applauded for their sheer tenacity and once again become a world force in the America’s Cup even if they came-up short of the ultimate prize.

Despite the earlier weather problems what a wonderful yachting spectacle has been bestowed upon the world. We have had everything, exciting pre-start action, close racing, numerous lead changes, several upsets and defining moments with the pendulum swinging either way during each race and a real battle of self belief and crew determination producing match racing of the highest order historically never seen before in AC races. One lead change is rare and stir the emotions, two or more are miraculous at the top level of racing. Most America's Cups have been shutouts, or nearly so. Five of the last six were clean 4-zip sweeps. While pundits all over the world have come up with almost every cliche under the sun one important fact still remains intact - The first boat around the first mark, of the first race has always gone on to win the cup. Although here at AY we predicted a Kiwi victory, after watching Alinghi round the first mark way back on day 1 we had our doubts on a Kiwi win ever since. Call it superstitious or what but I know many a punter that has won lots of money on this outcome regardless of the contestants.

After a tour of Valencia last week Malaysian aspirations to enter the America's Cup were widely reported by the International media. Yachting journo's have asked "Is this a joke, just some political grandstanding or is Peter Gilmour leading the politicians on a walk down the garden path to financial obscurity? The under funded China Team could only manage to win one race by default during the Luis Vuitton Cup and Larry Ellison's highly fancied BMW Oracle Team reportedly spent up to US$200 million only to get knocked out in the semi final stage. Can the country really afford that sort of money on a whim and a prayer campaign when the National Sailing Association (MYA) are struggling to raise enough funds to hire coaches to train sailors and buy the odd optimist or laser to compete at regional games.

The extravaganza of hosting the annual Monsoon Cup is a long way short of competing at the AC and does not automatically earn them the rights to host the America's Cup. One has to go out and win it first as Peter Gilmour only well knows after a series of failed attempts in the past. As the sport is still in its infancy in Malaysia wouldn't a lesser amount of money be better spent developing the sport at home first and look at hosting events like the ISAF Nations Cup and Youth Match Racing that will benefit local sailors in the long run.

Meanwhile the 2007-08 Season gets underway in July with Phuket Race Week, Sail Indonesia and the RSYC Regatta in Singapore. From all reports the fun and games at these events are much better than the lack of camaraderie and friendships experienced amongst the teams in Valencia. Sail Indonesia continues to go from strength to strength being oversubscribed with over 110 boats again heading our way. This will undoubtedly help fill some marinas, be it only short term but hopefully give the marine tourism and yachting industry a significant boost that everyone at the grass roots level have been working so hard at improving.
See ya on the water
Capt Marty Rijkuris

2. TEAM NEWS

2.1 Testing the waters...
Peter Ahern is taking his newly acquired Farr 40 YO!2 on a outing to Thailand for Phuket Race Week. Although the only true racing class A yacht to compete he will have his hands full taking on the very experienced local sailors that over the years have dominated other IRC classes. Scott Duncanson's speedy Phuket 8 Som Tam Express should match them for speed around the course. Ben Copely's Beneteau First 40.7 Asia Spirit, David Lindahl's Swan 42 La Samudra and John Vause's Ruby Tuesday have all won here before and have consistently picked up handicap victories at other major events in Thailand and Malaysia. Peter Ahern's aim is to test some changes made recently as he contemplates further alterations to make a full on campaign to win the King's Cup in December.

2.2 Youth Match Racing coming to Malaysia
The Royal Selangor Yacht Club, in association with the RSYC Sailing Academy, and with the approval of the Malaysian Yachting Association, is pleased to announce the inaugural 'Selangor Gapurna International Youth Match Racing Regatta', believed to be the first of its kind in Malaysia (and perhaps South East Asia). Participants are all required to be under the age of 26 at the start of the Regatta. The event, fully sponsored by the Gapurna Group, will see 12 teams of international standard youth sailors competing on the testing waters of the Klang Estuary. Indications are that the entry will be full well in advance of the event, with provisional entries so far from Australia (2), Philippines (1), Hong Kong (1), Thailand (1) Malaysia (3) and Singapore (1). This is a superb indicator as to the need for organised youth specific keelboat one-design regattas in the region. All enquiries should be directed to Dave Moxey at: dave@rsyc.com.my or Phone: 016 626 6224

2.3 Clipper skippers and crew announced
More than 350 international sailors taking part in the Clipper 07-08 Round the World Yacht Race have finally discovered who their skipper and team-mates will be for the 35,000-mile adventure which sets from Liverpool on 16th September. Each yacht is sponsored by an international city or territory including Liverpool 08, Glasgow: Scotland with style, Uniquely Singapore, Hull & Humber, Durban 2010, westernaustralia2011.com, Qingdao and New York. Twenty-five nations are represented by competing crews making the race a truly global event. Many live in the cities sponsoring the yachts, or have close links with them, so are proud and delighted to discover they will be representing their city, state or country. Forty three men and women from all walks of life will sail on Uniquely Singapore around the globe with skipper, Mark Preedy. They include: Hizam Haiyon, 34, from Singapore and sponsored as a round the world crew member by his employer, Keppel Corporation; A team sponsored by Singapore engineering company, SAESL; A group of eight sailors from countries across South East Asia, sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore to mark their chairmanship of the ASEAN organisation. Full details at: http://www.clipper-ventures.com

3. AUSTRAL - ASIAN NEWS

3.1 Phuket Race Week steams into its forth year
Image Asia Events is gearing up for the fourth Evason Phuket Raceweek, held at Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa from 19 to 22 July. Raceweek has grown steadily from 19 entries in 2003 to 31 in 2006 and with 36 a month before this years event the organisers are optimistic that the ever-increasing number of boats in Phuket will contribute to the regatta's continued growth. They are anticipating the biggest Phuket-built Firefly One Design fleet ever to set sail and an impressive number of Classic boats going all-out for the second Seraph Perpetual Trophy. If you are planning to take part but have not registered yet, they ask you to take 5 minutes and register online which will significantly help them estimate the crew numbers for skippers bag, shirts, caps, SIs and catering purposes. Participants can expect four days of great racing in the south west monsoon 'Green' season to be topped off with five nights of fun parties to look forward to. It just does not get much better than that anywhere in the world. For more information on accommodation, charters available, entry list and NOR visit http://www.phuketraceweek.com or email raceweek@image-asia.com

3.2 Sail Indonesia breaking all records
One hundred and ten yachts to depart on July 21 with the remaining group on July 27th. The Darwin to Kupang Rally is the first section of a combined series of events which will take visiting yachts from Darwin to Kupang, then on a 3 month journey through Indonesia, to Singapore and finally onto Malaysia finishing at the island of Langkawi in late November. As in past years the Local Government Administration at each of the Indonesian islands have planned a number of events during the yachts visit which include a ceremonial welcome dinner as well as cultural and arts displays and also dance performances. Participants will be able so see some of the more remote parts of Indonesia away from the well worn tourist areas, Click here for a schedule of Sail Indonesia events. After leaving Kupang yachts can choose to cruise westwards at their own leisure through the islands and simply join the events that suit their schedule. Full roundup at: http://www.sailindonesia.net

3.3 Thai Platu National Titles in August
Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya will be racing over the July weekend (14th-15th) and like to remind members that the usual raft up in Bangkok is on Tuesday 10th July. Also the Platu Nationals will be a three day regatta run over 8 races from 11-13th August. All racing will be conducted to seaward of Ocean Marina and races for other classes could be for two or three days depending on demand. Email Bill Gasson at gasson@buzzcats.com for the NOR, Entry Form and Sailing Instructions.

3.4 Sunsail Asia opening up new destinations...
Sunsail Asia are adding more yachts to the Asian fleet. New Sunsail 43's and Sunsail 39's are already available in Phuket and Langkawi. Nha Trang, Vietnam opened in May with an increased the fleet size. A new base is planned for Koh Chang in the Gulf of Thailand. They now operate over 30 yachts with monohulls ranging from 33' - 50' and Catamarans from 39' to 41'. All yachts are available bareboat or as crewed yachts on a daily, weekly or long term basis. For the less experienced, they also operate a RYA Sailing School offering 5 day sailing courses from their Phuket base or join a MileCatcher voyage to gain some valuable sea miles. For many years now they lead the way in opening up new Asian destinations and are proud to give you a chance to discover some of the most intriguing and unspoiled countries in the South East Asian region. Be the first to charter a new boat by Calling +66 76 239057 Fax: +66 76 238940 Email: newyachts@sunsailasia.com and sales@sunsailasia.com or visit http://www.sunsailasia.com

3.5 MNA Election time again
Both Singapore Sailing and the Malaysian Yachting Association have recently held AGM's and elected new committees for 2007-08. A new constitution more in line with other sporting organisations was adopted by the MYA and they are looking at future growth areas to include keelboat racing and develop a harmonious working relationship with the National Sports Council and State Sailing Associations.

3.6 Free Beneteau 40.7's at inaugural China Cup
The inaugural China Cup International Regatta will be held to and in Daya Bay off Shenzhen from the 19th to 21st of October 2007. Longcheer Yacht Club are the hosting venue and a rich dish of social and cultural events are planned. The regatta kicks off with a passage race from Hong Kong to Shenzhen on the 18th followed by two days of inshore racing in and around the territorial waters in Shenzhen Daya Bay. Ten Beneteau First 40.7 yachts have been purchased that will compete as a One Design Class within the regatta and will be made available FREE for sailors and International racing teams to participate in the China Cup Tel. no. 86 755 8835 3518 Fax: 86 755 8835 3528 Website: http://www.chncup.com Email Angel Zhou angelzhou@chncup.com

3.7 Quantum Sails just keep getting better!
Quantum Sail Design Group designs, engineers and manufactures sails for racers and cruisers who demand the highest levels of quality and performance. Have you ever noticed that more and more photos of winning boats at top events are wearing the familiar green Q on their sails. That is because winning sailors now prefer top quality products supported by a high level of personalized customer service, recognized expertise, professionalism and a company with the passion for developing the sport of sailing. Ray Roberts on Quantum Racing is a shining example as they have won nearly everything in their path both in Australia and Asian waters over the last few years. The fastest sails are now available at 55 lofts throughout the world. 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 Good on ya mate...
Kiwi Graham Dalton onboard Open 50 Southern Man - AGD, completed his solo global circumnavigation when he arrived Monday 18th June in Bilbao, Spain. Although Dalton was plagued with problems to his keel and was unable to officially compete on the final leg of the VELUX 5 Oceans Race, he decided to continue on regardless to complete the race course but is not classed as a finisher. He thereby completes the 'spiritual journey' in memory of his beloved deceased son, Tony. His son tragically died of cancer and the boat is called Southern man AGD, his son's initials. Full rundown of Grahams incredible journey is at: http://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20070518164347ymnews.html

3.9 Hurricane Preparation Worksheet
Seaworthy Magazine, a publication of BoatUS Marine Insurance, has just published the latest advice, based on actual experiences, for securing a boat in preparation for a hurricane. While the information is based on actual experiences in the Americas, the advice translates well for those who find themselves in typhoon or cyclone areas, or even as preparation for a bad storm forecast in any area. To read the full story go to: http://www.boatus.com/Seaworthy/hurricane/default.asp?nid=34787 Also available to download in Adobe PDF format.

3.10 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. They just keep turning up and sailing away with all the major prizes. Robert Youngjohns’ San Francisco based DK46 Zephyra won Class 1 of the 2007 Yachting Cup, run by the San Diego Yacht Club for the second time in a row. Zephyra turned in a consistent set of results to take the Big Boat class from some of the best West Coast boats and sailing talent, including her sistership Valkyrie where the two DK 46’s are the smaller boats in the fleet. After five straight bullets in last year’s event they had to work even harder this year after being moved up a class. Serious Yachts for Serious Sailors can be found at http://www.dkyachts.com

3.11 Pasha Bulker refloated...
The bulk carrier Pasha Bulker grounded at Nobbys Beach, Newcastle Harbour, on Friday 8th June. More than a dozen recreational vessels went aground during the stormy conditions on Sydney Harbour. The Cremorne Wharf collapsed and more than 30 vessels required towing after the gale-force conditions. The ship's crew of 22 were safely airlifted from the vessel on day one of the incident. A ten member salvage team and three members of the crew were air lifted aboard to assess the structure of the vessel. Salvage tugs were sent to Newcastle to assist in the salvage operation. The salvage team aboard the vessel made a detailed assessment and initial indications showed a breach in what is known as the double bottom space but there was no oil leakage. The vessel was finally towed to sea by three salvage tugs at about 9.40pm on Monday 2nd July. News on the ship's condition is being posted on http://www.boatingoz.com.au/?Page=3425

3.12 New Singaporean CIQ procedures
AY has received some additional information regarding the new customs and immigration check in and out arrangements in Singapore. The 3 locations yachts currently use are Raffles Marina, Republic of Singapore and Changi Sailing Club, there are other options available. Two on water immigration anchorages for commercial vessels are currently in operation. Yachts can use these check in on the water with customs and immigration. Owners/crew/passengers can expect to get up to a maximum of 30 day visa subject to nationality/valid passports, port clearances and crew/passenger lists. There is no charge for this service. Western quarantine and immigration anchorage, west of The Sisters Islands. Eastern anchorage is at the entrance to West Johor Straits between Frontier and South angler navigation marks. Vessels requiring clearance need to fly numeral pennants two over five and call Singapore immigration on VHF channel 74 or their mobile No. 90888605. Another alternative which superyachts use is to have an agent make all the arrangements, book the pilot, meet the vessel, arrange the berthing. The on the water arrangements are used 24/7 by general commercial traffic, tugs, barges, many small/medium cargo boats. It works well for ships/yachts with a small number of crew and passengers. The Marinas/Club checking in costs SGD 50 plus taxi fares for the immigration officer to and from the Sailing Club or marina.

3.13 Featured Brokerage - Platu 25 THA 106
Length: 7.3m - Beam: 2.62m - Sail Area: 32.5 sqm - Displacement: 1,325 kg
THA 106 could possibly be the last Platu for sale in Asia. The hull has been totally renovated - stripped and epoxied with new standing and running rigging installed in 2005. Ideal for National authorities looking to train keelboat racing teams for the SEA Games in Pattaya this December that will be contested on Platu 25's. Goto the full listing and comparative inventory page at: http://asianyachting.com/boats/Platu25.htm

4. INTERNATIONAL NEWS

4.1 ISAF SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2007 ISAF Sailing World Championships started in Cascais, Portugal on 28 June and runs till 13 July, with 1,399 sailors on 945 boats from 76 countries lining up to dispute 11 World Championship titles, which is the major qualification regatta for the 2008 Olympic Games with 75% of all national places to be decided. 'The Wind Is Calling' is the official motto for the 2007 Worlds. Three hundred and six races will take place on five race courses with an equivalent area of 1,270 football fields. The two windsurfing fleets are set to provide some of the most spectacular racing in the windy Cascais conditions. All eleven Olympic sailing events will be contested. Media awareness for this competition is more than obvious with over 200 accredited journalists attending. Follow your favourite sailors including SE Asian competitors on the event website at: http://www.cascaisworlds2007.com/ or on the ISAF Microsite

4.2 Adrian's back at it again
On June 25th, British yachtsman Adrian Flanagan resumes his quest to sail the first ever single-handed ‘vertical’ circumnavigation of the globe. Flanagan, 46, set sail on the Alpha Global Expedition on 28th October 2005 and covered 26,000 miles going west around Cape Horn to Nome, Alaska where his 40ft stainless steel sloop, Barrabas has spent the Arctic winter. Flanagan’s route will take him along Russia’s Northern Sea Route. Success will see ‘Barrabas’ become the first British flagged yacht to sail Russia’s Arctic coast and Flanagan, the first sailor to achieve this feat single-handed. The distance from Nome Alaska to the UK is 4,800 miles, the first 2,000 miles of which will be through ice-strewn waters. The Russian government has granted Flanagan special permission to make the attempt. The navigable window in the high Arctic is very short and if Flanagan clears the ice fields he should be mooring up at The Royal Southern Yacht Club in the Hamble River in early September. Follow the expedition at: http://www.alphaglobalex.com/

4.3 Raimon Land has your retirement home in Thailand
Few real estate companies in Asia enjoy the success of public-listed Bangkok-based luxury property developer Raimon Land. The company has positioned itself as the developer of choice for buyers and investors who seek the best in lifestyle developments that posses a excellent track record of delivering quality residential projects. From Bangkok to Pattaya and Phuket the company has projects in all the most sought-after areas which proudly achieve high yield holiday rentals through their professional management team. One aspect that distinguishes Raimon Land from its competitors is the company’s clear commitment to lifestyle events and have made a strong commitment to the yachting scene in Thailand by sponsoring the Top of the Gulf Regatta, Evason Phuket Race Week the prestigious Phuket King's Cup Regatta and now the Koh Samui Regatta More at: www.raimonland.com or goto AY Real-Estate page...

4.4 Historic 44th Transpac Race sets sail this month
July 15 marks the start of the 2,225-mile 44th Transpacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu, Hawaii. The eleven sailors team of 18- to 23-year-olds aboard Roy E. Disney's Morning Light Project will set a course for Hawaii and expect to perform feverishly as one, trying to gain an edge on the competition after a yearlong endeavor that will become a feature-length movie to be released in theaters next spring. The film will show in vivid detail the molding of young sailing talent, the melding into a team, and the difficult and dangerous, yet highly rewarding task of racing on the high seas. The Transpac field is set at 74. Starts for nine divisions will be held off Point Fermin July 9, 12 and 15 aimed to compress the finishes as much as is practical. Disney, 77, has "un-retired" and rebuilt his beloved Pyewacket as a 94ft racing boat with wings in an attempt to win back the elapsed-time record he had held since 1999, before Morning Glory broke it in 2005, the last year the biennial race was held. That record is 6 days 16 hours 4 minutes 11 seconds. Pyewacket was second, 2 1/2 hours behind. Follow the action at: http://www.transpacificyc.org

4.5 UK forges ahead with alcohol limit for boaters
UK Transport Minister Stephen Ladyman has announced that he will be pressing ahead with the introduction of legislation to limit boat owners from navigating while under the influence of alcohol. A limit of 80 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood will apply to those involved in the navigation of a vessel greater than 7m (23ft) in length and/or capable of a maximum speed of more than 7kts. Rod Carr, CEO of UK's Royal Yachting Association, said: "The RYA's view remains unchanged from that of 2004. We believe that new legislation is unnecessary because there is still no evidence of the existence of an extensive problem relating to alcohol and boating." More at International Boat Industry news

4.6 Go the Classics
The British Classic Yacht Club Regatta is on course for a healthy turn out at the height of the season at Cowes in July, once considered the Mecca of world yachting. With the Notice of Race issued the entry list for the UK's leading annual International Classic Yacht Regatta, is growing steadily. It is likely to reach around 60 of the UK's top classic yachts, from 32ft to 70ft, famous ocean racers, historic, classic metre yachts and a host of beautiful cruising yachts. Numbers are bolstered by the inclusion, for the first time, of the Spirit Yacht Class, a range of modern classic models stunningly crafted in wood from Suffolk-based Spirit Yachts. All classic yacht owners are encouraged to enter, subject to qualification of the design and length of their boat, they can take part in the Classics Round the Island Race on Sunday 15th July. More at http://www.britishclassicyachtclub.org

4.7 New Transatlantic Race for Maxi yachts
Rolex SA and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) have announced the new Transatlantic Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Race - set to take place in late November. Promoted by the International Maxi Association(IMA), the race which goes from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean island of Saint Maarten is open to monohull yachts with a minimum overall length of 18 metres (59 feet) that are in compliance with the IMA's five division regulations (Racing, Cruising, Wally, Spirit of Tradition, Mini Maxi). -- The Notice of Race is available online: http://www.yccs.it

5. "Unluckiest sailors of the month"

5.1 Oops sorry mate just dropping in...
Even before the 2007 Etchells World Championship in Cowes had began it was a day of drama at the start of the practice race for GBR1352 Arbitrator, helmed by Graham Bailey with Stephen Bailey and David Heritage crewing, was seriously damaged in a port/starboard collision with GBR987 Bedrock. The damage to Arbitrator was severe and the boat was initially feared to be in danger of sinking. Graham Bailey takes up the story - 'The incident happened in the pre-start about three minutes before the gun. We were on starboard and we realised that the port tack boat hadn't seen us so we began to tack to avoid them. The other boat tried to bear away round the back of us but it was too late and they simply accelerated into us, hitting us and then ripping through the aft quarter. The immediate call was for lifejackets as the boat was rapidly filling but fortunately the damage was all in the aft tank and the bulkhead held. As the first day of racing was abandoned due to strong winds the only crew happy to see no racing was that of GBR1352 Arbitrator who were busy through the night affecting repairs to their boat following a major port/starboard incident on the practice race start line. They relaunched the boat in the afternoon and were ready to race the next morning. Scoring 31st in race 3 and a remarkable 3rd place in race 4. Further information about the 2007 Etchells World Championship can be found at http://www.etchellsworlds2007.org

5.2 MOTH European and World Championship
Lake Garda, Italy: Day 1, Race 1...was CARNAGE! Another day of 20 something knot winds and short, sharp chop left a wake of destruction. The scene on the field was bewildering. Boats were flying everywhere upwind and downwind; lapping each other and stuffing it left right and centre. Every mark rounding was a mine field of obstacles- moth wings in the air and skippers scrambling to re-right. Occasionally, a mothie was to be found hunched over the hull showing signs of having lost "the will to foil!" Race II, saw a greater death toll, as the wind frothed and the lake bubbled. -- from the International Moth Class Association, http://www.int-moth.org.uk/

5.3 Fun and games on the TP52's
TP52 Alicante Trophy Day 2 races recorded some mishaps, the most important being the collision between Siemens and Cristabella. The Spanish boat suffered only small scratches but the British yacht had the stern damaged and hopefully they will be able repair the damage and race again on another day.

5.4 Not all plain sailing in Valencia
The 12-Metre class, the grand old boats used in the America's Cup for 30 years from 1958 until 1987, were also out racing in Valencia. Unfortunately for Challenge 12 - KA10 she broke the mast within the first few minutes of the first race.

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