På måndag startar RORC Caribbean 600. Vi håller framför allt koll på det här gänget. Sjukt bra startfält, och kul med lite olika koncept.
Black Pearl
IRC 56
1,462
Rán
CF 520
1,430
Tulikettu
Infiniti 52R
1,427
Rafale
Elliott 52
1,419
Callisto
Pac 52
1,407
Hooligan
J/V 52
1,396
Teasing Machine
NMYD 54
1,384
Balthasar
ClubSwan 50
1,323
Daguet 3
Ker 46
1,287
Ino XXX
HH42
1,265
Skall också bli spännande att se om Tulikettu får upp farten med Stu Bannatyne ombord;
“I am very much looking forward to racing the RORC 600 with Tulikettu! The team’s first race (the recent RORC Transatlantic) was sailed pretty conservatively with an emphasis on a safe passage and learning as much as possible. The 600 will be an opportunity to raise the intensity and put into practice what has been learned so far, with the goal of pushing the boat hard.
It is still very early days in the development of the boat and learning the right sail and foil configurations, along with the correct sailing techniques to get the best performance. So, it is important to manage expectations and there, of course, will be some very tough competition in our size range so we will need to work very hard to compete with the proven performers. That said I am very excited by the chance to line up and race hard on the very challenging 600 course!”
If anyone wants to start their season early, J/99 Calypso is available for charter for the ORC Europeans in Malta April 23rd – May 1st. The boat is in excellent condition (full spec here) and is only available since the team is racing a new J/112e with a client.
Malta have been our second home for the last few seasons, and I can really recommend the venue.
Contact Tom Ripard (he also took care of Blur when we had Malta as our base) tripard@rlryachting.com or +356 79434204.
Mike Plant burned his way through life by an unconventional set of rules, leading him to dark corners of the world before finding his passion and the pinnacle of a sport that celebrates individuals who race around the world on a sailboat.
Spanning the decade from Mike Plant’s arrival in professional offshore sailing in the mid 1980’s, Coyote: The Mike Plant Story follows Plant’s daring spirit as he challenges both Mother Nature -around the world alone on a sailboat – and French dominance in the sport.
Chronically underfunded and undermanned, Plant’s thirst for adventure and fearless belief in his dreams drive him to become an American hero of the sea. His wild blue eyes and boyish good looks make it hard to consider Plant’s life before competitive sailing included a solo trek of South America, an escape from Interpol on a drug trafficking charge and time behind bars in a Portuguese prison.
Yet, these exploits and others reveal the type of restless soul capable of conquering the world’s oceans alone. Despite all that he accomplishes in sailing, Plant’s heart is never satisfied. His final creation, Coyote, a radically designed vessel built on the edge of speed and safety, symbolizes Plant’s course in life: running before the wind, always with an eye to the sea.
Efter mitt föredrag om hur vi byggt team, så har det i olika kanaler debatterats hur man gör när man precis börjar och inte har “lika bra förutsättningar som ni har på BLUR”.
Man har nån typ av mål. Nån liten ambition om att bli bättre. Eller segla det där racet man gått och fundarat på.
Man ser till att få lite bättre ordning på sin båt. Kanske får man ordning på botten. Byter lite block. Köper nåt nytt (eller begagnat) segel. Så att båten blir några procent bättre.
Man lägger lite mer krut på att bygga sin besättning. Pratar med folk på klubben. Jagar på Facebook. Ringer gamla kompisar. Så att besättningen blir några procent bättre.
Man försöker utbilda sig. Kanske går på några föredrag. Läser en bok. Ringer upp de som gjort det här tidigare och ber om råd. Kanske kan man få någon att komma med ut som coaach någon gång. Så blir alla ombord några procent bättre.
Man tränar. Det kanske bara är ett par gånger på våren, men man är lite mer organiserad än vanligt. Man har en plan. Man kör en debrief. Men teamet blir några procent bättre.
Man kappseglar. Man ställer upp i det där racet som ligger lite utanför ens komfortzoon. Och är ok med att placeringen blir vad den blir. Det kommer att vara mycket mer jobb än vad man tror. Och frustration. Man kommer att vilja skita i det när det är en månad kvar till race och man har 32 punkter på att-göra-listan. Men man kommer att bli ganska många procent bättre både som team och som projektledare.
Ni fattar vart jag är på väg.
Blir vi 5-10% bättre under 10 år så är vi i en annan division. Då är utmaningen inte Hermanö Runt utan Fastnet Race. Då är utmaningen inte att hitta gastar utan att forma ett optimalt team. Då är utmaningen inte båtfart utan att vi bara seglar på 90% klockan 3 på natten på väg mot Irland.
Och duktiga besättningsmedlemmar vet vilka team som lägger ner det här jobbet år efter år. De vill man segla med, för man vet att man kommer att utvecklas som seglare och som team.
Men många är inte beredda att göra jobbet. Man tänker att det räcker att köpa en cool båt och trycka upp lite T-shirts.
Jag ser samma sak när jag lyssnar på duktiga triatleter, ultralöpare, dragracingförare, bergsbestigare, äventyrare… INGEN av dem har fått någonting gratis. INGEN har börjat med “bra förutsättningar”. INGEN har tips på bra genvägar. ALLA har gjort jobbet under lång tid.
Men i media framstår det ofta som de kom från ingenstans. Trots att de slitit i skuggorna under många år. “An overnight success – twenty years in the making”.
Bra saker tar tid!
Så mina tips till andra som frågar;
gör det bästa med de förutsättningar du har
sätt ett lite längre mål men fokusera på det korta perspektivet och det du kan påverka nu
Thomas Tison är en av mina favoritdesigner, och han vågar verkligen ta ut svängarna. Oavsett om det är scows eller dagsseglare som den här.
Är det en sån här man vill ha en fin dag i Medelhavet?
The two pleasures of sailing
Inspired by the French riviera’s art de vivre and the sun drenched crystalline waters of the Mediterranean Sea, L’Été is the new dayboat by the French studio Thomas Tison Yacht Design & Engineering, recently unveiled at the Boot Düsseldorf.
Thomas Tison describes L’Été as: “An object of pleasure that makes it easier to access and share the delights of sailing. L’Eté is a daysailer that can be sailed alone, fast, and the ideal yacht to enjoy life at sea with everyone. Her design focuses on organic shapes, advanced wood construction and well crafted details.”
Summer is the perfect season for yachtsmen to fully enjoy their vessel. Sailors gather onboard with friends and family to spend quality time together, and when sailing solo, they rediscover the joy of being out on the water without a crew, fully connected to their beloved sailboat and experiencing the feeling of freedom that only sailing can bring.
L’Été has been carefully designed to be a platform for sharing emotions with guests on board and providing a pleasurable sailing experience.
The name L’Été, meaning ‘summer’ in French, perfectly embodies the philosophy of this 12m vessel. The ideal weekend for an owner of L’Été: setting sail with friends on Friday afternoon, spending Saturday solo sailing to the Italian riviera, and enjoying the Sunday anchored in a little bay with family.
First pleasure: single-handed sailing
Thomas Tison has a wealth of experience in carbon fibre construction. He is currently at his fourth America’s Cup participation, collaborating now with Team INEOS Britannia. L’Eté weighs only 3700 kg thanks to the use of composite materials for the deck, keel, and rudder. The boat is light, fast and easy to handle. The electric jib winches and the mainsail electric underdeck winch bring simplicity of sailing for all sailors.
Replicating the choice made for Elida, the 15m sailboat launched in Germany in August 2022, L’Eté’s hull is made of wood. The French studio’s new daysailer incorporates many features studied for the full custom project that led Thomas Tison’s team to test the properties of the timber in the Airbus laboratories.
The lines designed by Thomas Tison offer ample space on deck and enhance the timeless elegance and prestige of the wood.
“‘Manoeuvrable and strong, this boat has the potential for regattas, strong seas and week long explorations’
It could be feared that the advanced technology on board would dampen the sailing excitement, but the tiller steering system guarantees a close relation with the sea and a truly thrilling sailing experience. The steering seats are moved away from the centre to offer maximum connection with waves while also providing a breathtaking view of the boat and its surroundings.
Second pleasure: on board art-de-vivre
While technology allows this boat to sail without a crew, the other key feature of L’Été is to ensure on-board comfort for creating convivial moments with guests. The full width cockpit extends from the transom to the rig, making this section of the boat a welcoming place for everyone. When anchored, the large aft sunbeds can be protected from the sun thanks to awnings inspired by the classic sailboats, transforming the daysailer into a private Mediterranean beach house. Among the optional available, there is an inflatable platform for easy access to swimming and snorkelling.
The interior layout has been redesigned to create a perfect day room for socialising, similar to the luxury beach clubs of the French Riviera. The extra wide 1.3 m companion way provides easy access below deck, which boasts a headroom of 1.75 m. This comfortable space offers the possibility of shelter from the midday sun while continuing to converse with those in the cockpit. The dayroom is equipped with air conditioning, two entertainment and navigation screens, a refrigerator for cold drinks and fresh foods, and storage areas.
The gold-leaf ceiling contributes to saving weight as well as maximising the natural light. A spacious water room provides privacy and space for toiletries and clothes. The daysailer also features a four-metre long garage dedicated to water toys such as electric surfboards, stand up paddles, and diving equipment.
Built in Brittany, France, L’Été will be delivered within 9 months after the order.
‘L’Été is a unique daysailer, for those looking for speed, timeless design and a high end quality of construction. It is a trustworthy yacht that is always ready with everything you need onboard, when you need it’
Specifications of L’Été:
Design
Thomas Tison Yacht Design & Engineering
Hull Length
11.98 m
Beam Overall
4.05 m
Lightweight displ
3700 Kg
Draft keel down
2.7 m, shallow draft optional
Sail area upwind
87.3 m²
Rig
Carbon fiber 2 spreaders mast and boom. Rod rigging.
Engine:
Lombardini 11hp
Diesel tanks
40L
Fresh water tanks
120 L
About Thomas Tison Yacht Design & Engineering
Led by Thomas Tison, this French design & engineering firm is dedicated to building fast, elegant and technologically advanced custom yachts. The studio’s roots and experience lie in the America’s Cup.
The studio thinks in terms of variables, objectives, constraints, optimums, and competitive advantages to create strong and sometimes pioneering ideas.
While creativity and progress drives the team, the members have a lifelong passion for classic yachts, build details, and well-executed designs which the studio loves to combine on some very special projects.
Jag har hittat en båt på blocket som heter Ridas 31 Racer. Jag har försökt att googla men har svårt att hitta omdömen om den. Däremot fick jag en träff som ledde till din mycket trevliga och bra hemsida – BLUR.
Vi hade tänkt att segla SH på ostkusten och ev Gotland Runt. Jag undrar vänligast om du vet något om denna båttyp? Vilka båtar skulle du jämföra den med? Hur seglar den mot sitt SRS? Tar gärna emot all information och eventuella åsikter om båttypen!
