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Thierry Fouchier le récidiviste ...

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:56:14 +0100

Thierry Fouchier, dit Fouch, est l'un des rares régatiers français à avoir remporté l'America's Cup. Et quelle édition puisqu'il étati, au mois de février, à bord du maxi trimaran USA 17 face au Defender suisse Alinghi à Valence (ESP). Equipier de la célèbre équipe américaine BMW Oracle Racing il a, une fois de plus, côtoyer les meilleurs marins de la planète. Après quatre America's Cup Thierry Fouchier est aujourd'hui aux côtés de Bertrand Pacé à bord de ALEPH Sailing Team qui prend part aux Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland. Rencontre avec un marin d'exception.
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Brèves / Jean Pierre Dick à bord d’All4One (Vidéo)

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:25:00 +0100

Vendredi dernier, JP Dick était invité à naviguer comme 18ème homme sur All4One. Le bateau barré par Sébastien Col participe auLouis Vuitton Series à Auckland sur les bateaux de la Coupe de l’America. Le skipper de Virbac-Paprec 3 a participé à un duel de match racing extraordinaire entre All4One et le célèbre Team New Zealand. JP Dick a aussi laissé trainer un œil sur les détails techniques de
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Rockley Launches Rockley Academy

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:22:00 +0100

ROCKLEY LAUNCHES ROCKLEY ACADEMY

TO SUPPORT THE SPORT OF SAILING IN THE CONTINUED MISSION TO RETAIN OLYMPIC STATUS

Watersports training specialist, Rockley has launched a brand new training product based at its flagship centre in Poole, Dorset. Rockley Academy will focus on instructor training and specialist centre management across the watersports disciplines of Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing and Powerboating in response to the international demand to increase the sport of sailing at a grass roots level.

In an article published by Sail World in November 2009, ISAF President, Göran Petersson, delivered a report at the ISAF annual conference, detailing that for Rio 2016 and future Games, ISAF needs to focus on increasing the foundations of the Olympic sailing pyramid, ‘We need to look at the universality of our sport,’ said Petersson.

“Our position as a ‘Connect to Sail’ partner of ISAF, the world governing body of sailing, together with huge interest in our watersports consultancy through Rockley International, meant we were receiving more and more training, and course enquiries, from around the world. Rockley Academy will allow us to better meet the requirements of individuals, as well as watersports training federations, and associations. We provide a ‘one stop shop’ for all watersports training, including coaching and specialist centre management courses,” said Peter Gordon, managing director of Rockley. “We decided to launch Rockley Academy in response to the ever increasing demand for high level instructor training and specialist tailored courses. Rockley Academy draws together our existing instructor training courses and professional watersports training under one internationally recognisable and premium brand.”

Richard Percy, managing director of Rockley International, commented further by saying “Rockley has already hosted a group from Oman Sail towards the end of 2009 and more recently we provided training in Korea, Abu Dhabi and Doha. We are currently working in partnership with ISAF to pilot the first ever Training Manager’s Scholarship in sailing and the first candidate, who is from South Africa, has just started the eight week programme with us. As an internationally recognised centre of excellence, Rockley Academy will support the worldwide consultancy work of Rockley International through delivering the highest levels of watersports training available.”

Rockley has more than 30 years experience in watersports expertise and has built an enviable reputation for the highest standards of tuition, training and safety; all Rockley’s training is in line with ISAF accreditation standards and is recognised by the RYA.

For more information on Rockley Academy, please visit www.rockleyacademy.com www.rockleyacademy.com
or contact Richard Percy on +44 (0) 1202 677272.
For more information on ISAF Connect to Sail, please visit www.sailing.org/connecttosailing www.sailing.org/connecttosailing

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Rockley Launches Rockley Academy

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:22:00 +0100

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Successful offshore yacht secures sponsorship

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:13:20 +0100

RORC's Yacht of the Year, the Reflex 38 Puma Logic owned by Southampton-based Sailing Logic, has secured backing from the Malta Tourism Authority for the 2010 racing season.

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Filippetti Yacht Navetta 26 : Ecologique et chic

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:00:30 +0100

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Les initiatives se multiplient pour relancer les usagers en cette période de crise. Quelques marques jouent la carte de l’écologie. D’autres privilégient la customisation. Bingo pour le nouveau chantier italien Filippetti Yacht. Sa nouvelle Navetta 26 coche les deux.

« Si l’on veut être totalement écologique, la seule réponse est la voile”, disait Luca Bassani, à l’occasion du lacement du WHY. Totalement vrai, mais la Navetta 26 démontre qu’un yacht à moteur peut, lui aussi, répondre aux impératifs environnementaux. Cette démarche a des prédécesseurs : M/Y Tribu de Mondo Marine, le Long Range 23 de Mochi Craft. Mais aussi un label, “Green Star Yacht”, attribué par le RINA (société de classification maritime italienne). Cependant, seule la gamme Filippetti Navetta propose une personnalisation totale au niveau des aménagements. Le concept est annoncé comme “eco-chic” avec deux modèles à la vente : la Navetta 26 et la Navetta 30. La construction de la Navetta 26 a commencé au Cantieri Navali San Rocco, chantier naval partenaire, basé dans le golfe de Trieste. Le yacht devrait être mis à l’eau en décembre 2010. Les plans initiaux, signés Pietro Mingarelli (ISA 120 M/Y Illusion), incluent une cabine de propriétaire sur deux niveaux, un jacuzzi, des terrasses panoramiques à 180°, un solarium, une spacieuse cabine VIP et des “jouets marins” sur mesure.

La course à la Green Star

Le label “Green Star” s’appuie sur deux impératifs : pollution réduite et design écologique. Pietro Mingarelli a donc élaboré une carène à déplacement aux lignes sobres et arrondies, dotée d’une grosse autonomie : 2500 Nm à 10,5 nœuds, un réservoir de carburant de 20000 litres et un réservoir d’eau de 3500 litres. Ainsi dotée, l’imposante Navetta 26 sera une vraie endurante. En prime, deux Caterpillars C18 diesel de 875 CV chacun, ne devraient pas (dixit le fabriquant) consommer plus de 150 l/h en vitesse maximale (14 nœuds). Le yacht est également équipé de réservoirs d’eaux usées pour correspondre aux critères d’admission du “Green Star”.

Filippetti Yacht, une nouvelle référence ou presque

La nouvelle Navetta 26 n’a rien à voir la Navetta 26 Custom Line, un des joyaux de la couronne du groupe italien Ferretti. Elle est initiée par Filippetti Yacht, en exercice depuis janvier 2010, et issu d’un autre groupe italien, Dreaming Seanergy (déclaré en faillite en 2009). Ce dernier est connu pour sa gamme de flybridges Evo Marine et ses opens sportifs Daemon. Mais aussi pour son charismatique patron, Fausto Filippetti. Fondateur, avec ses copains Tilli Antonnelli et Giuliano Onori, de Pershing SpA en 1981, il en est devenu distributeur exclusif (1998- 2008) pour l’Italie, la France et Monaco par l’intermédiaire du groupe Dreaming. Au fil du temps, il s’occupera d’autres marques réputées (Sunseeker, Princess, Camper and Nicholsons Yachting, Italcraft) avec le fidèle Giuliano Onori. Filippetti Yacht, dont il partage le fauteuil de direction avec ses enfants, Martina et Giovanni, a récupéré Evo Marine et Daemon. Mais la gamme Filippetti Navetta inaugure véritablement la nouvelle compagnie, installée à Mondolfo dans la province de Pesaro-Urbino… Au nez et à la barbe du chantier Pershing voisin ! Il est même à redouter que Tilli Antonelli, qui vient tout juste de démissionner de Pershing, rejoigne Filippetti Yacht. Les trois anciens copains réunis, Filippetti Yacht serait alors susceptible de revivre la légende du Pershing. Tutto è’ possibile.

Fiche Technique sur NauticNews.com de la Navetta 26

Toute la gamme Filippetti Yacht sur NauticNews.com

Tags : WHY, Pershing, Tilli Antonelli, Ferretti, Mochi Craft, Environnement

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Wind shift spotting and dynamic tactics to the fore

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:27:43 +0100

Competitors in the Royal Southampton Yacht Club's Doyle Sails Frostbite Series took to Southampton Water on Saturday, 13 March, for the final races.

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No racing for TeamOrigin

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:03:42 +0100

In the only race of the day at the Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland, spectators witnessed an interesting turn of events where the French team Aleph took a win from event leaders Emirates Team New Zealand, breaking their run of race wins.

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Abersoch to host Northerns

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:31:47 +0100

Dragons at South Caernarvonshire YC
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Frensham Frenzy Annual Pursuit

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:25:23 +0100

Visitors from six different clubs
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Jules-Verne: Groupama 3 revient fort

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:12:47 +0100

Les sourires sont de retour à bord de Groupama 3 en même temps que les grandes vitesses ! Le trimaran de Franck Cammas est sorti dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi du Pot au noir, il file depuis à vive allure, avec devant lui l'anticyclone de Sainte-Hélène à contourner par l'ouest.
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Record / Sorti du Pot, Groupama 3 reprend des milles

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:55:00 +0100

Le Pot au Noir est déjà dans le tableau arrière de Groupama 3 : Franck Cammas et ses hommes ont abordé l'anticyclone des Açores sur sa bordure méridionale et alignent les milles... Les vitesses vont augmenter ces prochaines heures avant le prochain obstacle : une dorsale prévue pour mardi. Crédit : Team Groupama Groupama 3 est sorti indemne du marais équatorial : le Pot au Noir n'a finalement
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Whitty Wins Harken Women's Match Race

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:51:09 +0100

Lucinda Whitty, representing Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, and her crew of Stacey Jackson and Nina Curtis, have won the ISAF Grade 3 Harken Women's International Match Racing Regatta in convincing style with three straight wins in the grand final.
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Royal Solent YC based YODs prepare to celebrate

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:35:30 +0100

Owners of Yarmouth One Designs (YODs) are set to start YOD Class centenary celebrations this year that will culminate in 2013.

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Volvo Ocean Race: Abu Dhabi a host port

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:19:00 +0100

The United Arab Emirates capital will be the first Middle East port to host the event

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ETNZ Suffer First Defeat At Louis Vuitton Trophy

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:17:00 +0100

The French ALEPH team dolled out the first defeat to the hosts Emirates Team New Zealand in the only action on a weather-curtailed day at the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Auckland.
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Abu Dhabi Marks Middle East's Volvo Ocean Race Debut

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:05:00 +0100

An agreement signed in the United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, today will see the Arabian Gulf's emerging marine leisure hub become a host port for the 2010-12 race.
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Abu Dhabi marks Middle East Volvo Ocean Race Debut

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:44 +0100

An agreement signed in the United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi will see it become a host port for the 2010-12 race.
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Groupama 3 cross equator

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:51:00 +0100

Over a day's deficit muct be made up if Groupama 3 are to beat the 2005 Jules Verne Trophy record

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Emirates Team NZ has its first loss of the LV Trophy Auckland

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:43:29 +0100

[Source: Emirates Team NZ] The French team Aleph was having the best of their race against Emirates Team New Zealand on Monday when ETNZ’s gennaker ripped in the left corner on the first down-wind leg.

Dean Barker and crew finished the run under jib. They gained some ground on the second beat but ran out of runway on the downwind leg to the finish. Aleph finished 36 sec ahead.

With a five-win, one-loss record for the regatta so far, Emirates Team New Zealand retains its place at the top of the leaderboard.

Skipper Dean Barker said Aleph deserved its win today. “They had not had a good run in the regatta so far but they’re a strong team and today the came out really firing.

“We were behind, but working hard to close the gap and create some opportunities when the gennaker tore. We hoped the sail would hold, but it didn’t and that effectively ended our race.

“We did make up some of the lost ground (Aleph’s lead at the first mark was 27sec, the second mark 57sec, the third mark and at finish 38sec) but on these short courses there’s not much opportunity to recover.

“Today we’ll have a hard look at everything we’re doing to make sure we’re in good shape for the rest of the regatta.”

First loss for Emirates Team NZ in this LV Trophy and great win for Aleph Sailing Team. Auckland, 15 March 2010. Photo copyright Chris Cameron / Emirates Team NZ

First loss for Emirates Team NZ in this LV Trophy and great win for Aleph Sailing Team. Auckland, 15 March 2010. Photo copyright Chris Cameron / Emirates Team NZ

Emirates Team NZ bowman Jeremy Lomas falls into the water with the spinnaker pole. Auckland, 15 March 2010. Photo copyright Louis Vuitton Trophy

Emirates Team NZ bowman Jeremy Lomas falls into the water with the spinnaker pole. Auckland, 15 March 2010. Photo copyright Louis Vuitton Trophy

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