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On the front page of the Smooth Sailing
web site check out an awesome picture of a 49er seemingly taking off at the
recent Sail Melbourne Regatta.
SA America’s Cup Campaign Presentation
Russell Coutts To Retire From AC Sailing
Texwise Practical Boaters Evening
Win A Musto Carribean Suit With Texwise
SAS ISAF 2004 Youth Worlds Selection Announcement
Semaster Sailing Series To Be Broadcast On SA TV
James Kier sent us the following report on Friday evening’s
presentation on the South African America’s
Cup Campaign by Captain Salvatore Sarno:
“Friday evening saw Captain Salvatore Sarno making a presentation on his South African America’s Cup Campaign at the Point Yacht Club in Durban. During the presentation he outlined the history of the campaign and how it is going to be run in the future. The main base for the training of the team will be in Cape Town on the V&A waterfront, where a berth has already been negotiated and work has begun to prepare it for the arrival of the ITA-48, the former Prada boat that Captain Sarno has purchased. ITA-48 was Prada's second boat but has hardly been used due to the crew in the 1999 America's Cup with the crew choosing to stick with ITA-45. Currently the boat is being prepared to be shipped to Cape Town where it will be painted and re-rigged for training. As part of the deal in purchasing the boat, the skipper, Francesco DeAngelis, and a few prominent members of his crew will accompany the boat for a month to train the new South African crew in the basics of racing an America's Cup Yacht. Salvatore estimates that the campaign will cost in the region of 15 to 20 million Euros, the largest expenses coming when the crew goes to Spain in the final stages of the training and for the Louis Vitton Cup. Initially the costs will be low as all the training will take place in local waters. The crew for the campaign has not yet been decided upon, however, there will be an opportunity for people from all over the country to apply to become part of the team. Captain Sarno has spoken to the Sports Minister who is extremely supportive of the project and is fully behind the campaign. As for the sponsorship, there are already a number of large companies that have committed to help funding the campaign. There is however still a shortfall so more sponsors are being sort for the project. The campaign will build two new boats, the first of which is due to be launched on Freedom day in 2005, the second to follow after that. It will be then that the series two-boat testing and the sharpening of the skills will really begin to take place. Captain Sarno believes that in being prepared and not rushing the campaign that we will rise to be a force to contend with. Perhaps not win the Cup, but put up a good fight! “
"I have personally decided that this Cup will be my last America's Cup as sailor", Russell Coutts said in December in an interview with the Spanish Website Masmar.com. After his victory as skipper of Alinghi in the 2003 America's Cup, Russell Coutts is now the most successful skipper in the 152-year history of the America's Cup. He won 14 races without a loss, adding the five wins of 2003 to the nine he earned with Team New Zealand in the 1995 and 2000 campaigns, surpassing Dennis Conner for total victories and Charlie Barr for most without a loss. His third consecutive America's Cup victory ties him with Harold Vanderbilt and Charlie Barr. And there is no doubt that a new victory in 2007 would put Russell Coutts in a leading position for several decades. For more information visit www.cupineurope.com.
One of my favorite
dinghies, the 505, had its 50th
birthday last Friday. Looking at
a modern 505 it’s hard to believe that it could be a 50-year-old design. That
it looks and performs as well if not better than the majority of the dinghies
launched in the last 50 years is largely due to sensible management on the
class associations part. The 505 has always been a development class, allowing
sailors the latitude to experiment with their boats in order to find that extra
bit of speed. While the basic hull shape is pretty fixed the class has moved
with the times and allowing construction methods to progress from the original
wooden hulls to today’s carbon and epoxy versions. Sails are now also made of a
variety of materials with white Dacron seldom seen in a worlds fleet. The class
continues to be extremely popular around the world and commands tremendous
loyalty from those who sail it. Its easy to understand why though; the boats
performance is outstanding, she handles beautifully and gives the most amazing
ride. If you haven’t had the chance to
sail a 505, make a plan to do so. It’s a truly amazing boat that has stood the
test of time and will surely be around for another 50 years. The following
account of how the 505 came into being was distributed on the class’s mailing
list last week:
“The French Caneton Association
decided on January 16 to adopt a modified version, the overall length of which
has been reduced from 18ft to 16ft 6in or 5.05 metres, the same length as the
present Caneton Class, hence the name Five-O-Five, or Caneton-Rapide. The
Caneton Class numbers some 1,700 boats, so the decision seems to have the
effect of outclassing that number of existing boats. The rules of the class are
a compromise between a one-design and restricted class. To keep down the price
and to eliminate the possibility of it becoming out of date the hull has been
made a one-design. On the other hand, for helmsmen who like to experiment, the
rig is restricted within a maximum area of 150 sq ft to be distributed, as the
owner likes. Revolving masts are allowed, but its lateral surface must be
included in the sail area. Although 18in has been removed from the overall
length of the original Coronet, there is little change in the major hull lines.
This has been achieved by taking 6in off the bow by pulling in the deck line,
and cutting a foot off the stern overhang. Hull and bulkheads are of two skins
of 3mm ply and decks and centerboard trunk are 5mm ply. While the original boat
was a little large for a normal crew, the new boat, with 6ft 3in maximum beam,
flat sections, particularly aft, and a sail area about the same as that of an
International 14ft, should not be too much of a handful even without a trapeze.
Her well-flared topsides will not only provide added comfort and dryness, but
added power because the crew can lean out farther. The estimated price is £64
for a molded plywood shell with keel, stem and transom fitted, or £227 for the
complete boat without sails.”
Strijdom Park based company Texwise has recognised
that a large number of sailors in the Gauteng area are involved in various boat
building and renovation projects. Unfortunately there is no formal support
system where these sailors can get help in problem solving and advice on correct
procedures. Texwise aims to address this and provide a forum at which such
often-complex issues can be discussed with experts in different fields. The Texwise Practical Boaters Evenings will be hosted at Texwise and the first one is to
take place on Thursday the 29th January at the Texwise premises in Strijdom
Park. Rick Nankin, in Gauteng for Round The Island Race will be talking sails:
The different fabrics, cuts and their applications as well as selecting the
right sail for your needs be it at the sharp end of the racing fleet or
tranquil family cruising. Snacks, drinks and wors rolls will be served to all
those who attend. Please make sure you reserve your place by phoning Texwise on
011 792 0243 or mailing steve@texwise.co.za.
Texwise, who offer sail repairs
and sales, textile solutions and a comprehensive chandlery, will be at LDYC for
the Round The Island Race Regatta. There they are offering you
the chance to win a Musto Caribbean Suit worth R2600. The suit is breathable, stylish & practical, a great addition to any
yachties wardrobe! Stunning off the water, it provides perfect protection from
whatever the South African climate serves up. To enter the competition you are
going to need to go to their stand, which will be on the lawn in front of LDYC
during the Round The Island Race Regatta. Apart from meeting the Texwise crew,
you will be able to browse through some of the large range of chandlers'
supplies that Texwise stock. Texwise is one-stop solution for all sailors where
you can order your North sails as well as stack packs, spray hoods and biminis,
which are made exclusively at our Strijdom Park loft. Most importantly perhaps
is the extensive knowledge that the Texwise team enjoys. This helps you choose
the right piece of equipment for your needs and ensures prompt resolution of
your boating problems. For more information on Texwise or their extensive range
of products visit their website at www.texwise.co.za.
South African Sailing recently distributed the
following details of the 2004 Youth Sailing
ISAF World Championships, to be held in
Gdynia, Poland, in order to establish which youth sailors might be interested
in taking part.
South African Sailing (SAS) would like to
have a full team represented at the 2004 Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships
to be held in Gdynia, Poland from the 8th to 17th July
2004. The Notice of Race is available from the SAS offices and their website www.worldyouthsailingpoland.com. The following classes have be selected for
this event::
|
Event |
Class |
|
Double - handed dinghy girls |
420 |
|
Double - handed dinghy boys |
420 |
|
Multihull Open |
Hobie 16 with spinnaker |
|
Single - handed dinghy girls |
Laser Radial |
|
Single - handed dinghy boys |
Laser |
|
Windsurfer girls |
Mistral One Design |
|
Windsurfer boys |
Mistral One Design |
All equipment will be supplied free of
charge including rig, sail and equipment for the Laser, Laser Radial, 420 and
Hobie 16 classess. The equipment for the Mistral One Design will not be
supplied so competitors need to arrange their own equipment. The organising
authority will give additional information closer to the event regarding
transportation of board from Warsaw International Airport.
Please note that only one entry per
country per event is permitted.
It must also be noted that SAS will
endeavour to raise the funds to cover this event but should they fail to do so
the respective athletes will need to pay their own way.
SAS would like to know which athletes are
interested in participating and in which discipline/event. Should it be deemed
necessary, SAS will arrange a selection series to determine who will represent
South Africa at this event.
Your response
needs to be received by SAS Head Office, at denise@sailing.org.za, not later than
30 January 2004.”
The new Seamaster
Sailing Series was
launched on Thursday 15 January at the Schroders London Boat Show. Round the
world sailor Ellen MacArthur and Team New Zealand America's Cup skipper Dean
Barker will be the regular reporters on this new monthly half-hour grand prix
sailing television series. Seamaster Sailing will be broadcast in 178 countries
worldwide, with over 530 million viewers able to watch the programming.
Seamaster Sailing will be produced by a team of the world's leading sailing
producers and editors at APP Broadcast. The production team has a track record
that includes the America's Cup, Whitbread/Volvo and Olympics as well as other
sporting credits that include the ATP tennis tour, Premiership football and
international cricket. The website www.seamastersailing.com
will provide details of broadcasters and times when the programmes can be
watched around the world. Viewers can sign up for email and text reminders of
programme airtimes. In addition to the television broadcasts Seamaster Sailing
will be available on DVD Subscription where the monthly DVD will include the
full Seamaster Sailing programming plus Bonus Extra Content. Seamaster Sailing
is being promoted worldwide by Offshore Challenges Events (OCE), the company
behind Ellen MacArthur's global sailing campaigning.
The first
programme includes:
·
Golfer Colin
Montgomerie joins Emma Richards's Volvo Ocean Race campaign.
·
Skandia Wild
Thing wins Sydney Hobart Francis Joyon around Cape Horn and on course for new
solo round the world record.
·
First America's Cup build-up regatta
announced for Newport Rhode Island.
·
New
windsurfing speed record established - it's within a few tenths of a knot of
Yellow Pages' world outright speed record.
The broadcast times for
program # 1 are as follows:
|
Monday
2 February |
19:00 |
Supersport
1/CSN |
|
Tuesday
3 February |
06:00 |
Supersport
1/Mnet |
|
Wednesday
4 February |
04:30 |
Supersport
1/CSN |
|
Thursday
5 February |
19:30 |
Supersport
2 |
|
Friday
6 February |
14:30 |
Supersport
1 |
For more details of upcoming programs as well as broadcast schedules visit seamastersailing.com.
Our Notices of Race page on the Smooth Sailing has all the NOR’s available to us. If you
have a regatta coming up and would like to make the NOR available online then
e-mail it to hethcot@iafrica.com and it will be posted and
listed in this newsletter. To get your copy simply click on the name of the
regatta you are interested in below:
|
Regatta |
Venue |
Dates |
|
Point, Royal Natal & Zululand
Yacht Clubs and Club Naval, Maputo |
December 2003 to July 2004 |
|
|
Pretoria Sailing Club |
24 & 25 January |
|
|
Pretoria Sailing Club |
24 & 25 January |
|
|
Denysville Aquatic Club |
24 & 25 January |
|
|
Port Owen Yacht Club |
25 January |
|
|
Lake Denys Yacht Club |
30 January to 1 February 2004 |
|
|
Glendee Yacht Club |
1 & 2 February |
|
|
Club Mykonos, Langebaan |
13 & 14 February |
|
|
Sterkfontein Dam |
14 & 15 February |
|
|
Henley Midmar Yacht Club |
21 February |
|
|
Milnerton Aquatic Club |
28 & 29 February |
|
|
Point Yacht Club |
20 to 22 March |
|
|
Mossel Bay Yacht Club |
20 to 22 March |
|
|
Zululand Yacht Club |
9 April |
|
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Hoedjiesbaai Beach, Saldahna Bay |
9 to 12 April |
|
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Algoa Bay Yacht Club |
24 to 30 April |
The Classifieds has been updated on the Smooth Sailing web site. Take a surf past to see what is for sale or sought after in the wanted column. To place an ad, e-mail the details to andrew@smoothsailing.co.za.
FOR SALE
Magic Box
Composite Hull
Recently refurbished
Includes licensed
trailer and dolly, sails and cover
Won 2001 Nationals
R12 000-00
Contact: Kim Davies
Cell: 082-780-8357
E-Mail: timbercuisine@wol.co.za
505
In sailing
condition.
Plenty of
sails(incl. tape drives)
On road
trailer
Kerwood Hull
PRICE: R8000
o.n.o.
Or
Swop for a
good Sonnet or Sprog.
Contact: Dale
Kushner
Cell: 082 552
4533
Ex Auberge
Foot +- 4.5m
Leech +-13m
Luff +-12.7m
Might fit an
l34 good for use as race training main or just a strong cruising main ,in fair
condition
4 fractional
battens one batten missing
north sails
R
2000
Contact:
Jimmy Kruger
Cell: 082 261
1765
Richards Bay
Due to
irreversible partial blindness, it would be sensible for me to sell my
beloved "Sandawana".
Designed by
Julian Baring Gould (grandson of the author of "Onward Christian
Soldiers'), she was intended:-
a) To solo
around the world, so is very easy to handle on your own.
b) Designed
within the South African Road Traffic Act, she can legally be towed on any of
the South African
National
Roads, without escorts.
Glass
Reinforced Plastic (GRP) which gets stronger all the time.
LOA 30
feet
Beam 8
ft 4 ins
Draft 3
ft 3 ins (One metre)
Dispacement 5
tons, of which 2,5 tons of real lead are in the keel.
Licenced for
eight, sleeps five, but two couples is nice.
First
launched (on Lake Chivero) in January 1975.
Ketch
rigged, canoe sterned, shoal keeled, standing headroom,
towable sailboat.
Main
Mast 10 metres
Mizzen
Mast 8,15 metres
Main
Sail 8,6 metre leach, 3.4 metre foot
Mizzen
Main 6,6 metre leach, 2,7 metre foot.
Big
Genoa 9,9 metre leach, 5,4 metre foot.
Rear
Foresail 4 metre leach, 3,5 metre foot.
Mizzen
trisail
Yes, I can raise
five sails at once, or six if I use the second forestay for another Genoa,
whisker poled out.
A very pretty
sight.
I changed the
Baring Gould sail plan by stepping higher masts, and adding 35% to the
basic sail area, to allow for the thin density-altitude air in the heat
of Kariba.
Two burner
meths stove, on gimbols
Two built in
ice boxes.
Two built in
fresh water tants
Marine type
deep sink
NASA Marine
Digital Echo Sounder, with alarm.
Nav Lights/
spot light/Brass clock
Danforth
Anchor + chain + Sampson Post
Auto Pilot
self steerer
GPS
Garmin 12, plugin or own batteries with all important Kariba
waypoint installed.
Low hours
Yanmar IGM 10 Marine Diesel Motor, with 35 amp alternater, electric or
manual start.
Instrument
Panel, with engine temp, oil pressure, and not charging buzzer and
lights.
Hand bilge
pump
Stern Gland
Greaser
Old means
Seiki Walkie Talkie
52 lockers
(so don,t forget where you stowed something!)
Simpson=
Lawrence Marine SL400 Toilet
Log/masthead
wind direction indicator/ Lightening protector
Dalton
Compass, on gimbals
Tape Deck
Sandawana has
her own four wheeled trailer. Because of the shallow shoal keel, right in
the stern, she is towed backwards. (The advantage of a keel in the stern is
that you can moor right up to a Kariba shoreline.)
The advantage
of a canoe stern is that you can run comfortably with a storm, rather than
having to bash your way into it, or risk being pooped.
I also still
have the moulds for Sandawana, in case anyone wants to build another one.
Five boats have already been built from these moulds.
Sandawana is
moored at Lake Safaris in Andora Harbour.
She would
cost about SA Rand 100,000 to build today, but I am looking for offers.
Contact: John
Hensman
Phone: Harare 883461
WANTED
To buy or hire
From DBN to JHB
Suitable to
carry 505
Contact: Graham
Elson
Cell: 082 339
0809
Andrew Heathcote
Mobile: +27 (0) 83 783 8805
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