2009 Bermuda One-Two Scratch Sheet

05/31/09
The Bermuda 1-2 is set to go off Friday morning and here is the list of entries There are 7 Mini’s, 3 Class 40’s and another 30 assorted boats scheduled to start. The line will be set somewhere between Goat Island and Rose Island and should be in view of our webcam #1. There are boats showing up everyday and scattered about the harbor. Roy Guay of the Newport Yacht Club is the Event Chairman and that’s where most of the pre-race action will be happening. image from 2007

Carbon Limo offered as a semi custom build

05/31/09
Bristol, RI - Goetz Custom Technologies introduces a line of Super Yacht Tenders for those discerning owners who want their tender to be as equally special as their yacht.

The Limousine tender is fitted with molded tinted windows allowing unobstructed views, full surround bumper system, posh surround seating for 14 guests, 10,500 BTU air conditioning, teak & holly trim package along with clear carbon fiber accents.

The boat pictured was delivered as a tender to the 270′ Lurssen MAD SUMMER. Goetz is also also offering a center console version.

LOA 10.0m
Beam: 2.64m
Max Height: 1.83m
Draft: 870mm
Weight: 3650kg

OSTAR current positions

05/31/09
The two young ladies in the Beneteau Figaro’s BLUQUBE, Katie Miller and PURE SOLO, Hannah White are both doing very well. Sun - 5/31 - 5pm.

Sneaker Boats

05/30/09
We just stumble into these images from the Volvo Ocean Race Boston stopover. The creatively branded True North Yachts served as hospitality boats for spectators. Ken Read the skipper of il mostro owns a True North 38 and that’s the connection but I am not sure if one of these is his. Pearson Composites builds the True North 34, 38 and 47 in Warren RI. Here are a few more fun shots.

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Transatlantic rower only gets 130 miles and rescued again

05/29/09
(NECN: Scot Yount, Bourne, Mass.) - It was the end of an exhausting journey for French ocean rower Charlie Girard, who returned to firm ground after aborting his second attempt at a Transatlantic row.

Clearly, Girard had misjudged the mental anguish the journey would impart.

He set off from the Orleans Yacht Club on May 19th. With his wife and father nearby, the adventurer seemed confident he could make it this time.

Newport-bound sailors rescued by Coast Guard

05/29/09
NEWPORT - Salvors from SeaTow were working Friday to recover an offshore racing sailboat owned by a former U.S. Ski Team member from Newport that ran aground off Fire Island, N.Y., early last Thursday, May 28. No one was injured in the incident. image-eastbayri.com

Gwaihir, a Class 40 sailboat owned by Newporter Stuart Williams, ran aground in heavy fog about 3 a.m. Thursday, as Mr. Williams and two crew members were sailing her to Newport from Virginia. She had been laid up in Key West for the winter after having withdrawn from a planned appearance in the Global Ocean Challenge. Full story EastBayRI.com

I am sure we will hear more details tomorrow at the Class 40 seminar being held in Newport

Launch @ 1pm tomorrow

05/29/09
Cherokee will be launched at Casey’s Marina / IYRS tomorrow, May 30 at 1:00pm. Visit the Cherokee Blog to read an interesting post about the final touches and see some really nice images. cherokeeblog

Jamestown to host open water rowing / paddling race

05/29/09
Hundreds of the world’s best open water rowers and paddlers will descend on Mackerel Cover on Aug. 29 to begin a grueling self-propelled race around the island. The racers will complete a difficult 15 1/2- mile counter revolution around the island ending at Fort Getty.

This is a new event for Jamestown, but it promises to attract many big names in rowing as it will also be the site of this year’s prestigious North American Open Water Rowing Championship. More detail - jamestownpress.com

Bristol RI, built SV-40 model dominated

05/29/09
The Rhode Island-based company’s SV-40 model dominated the Evolution class in its debut season, with OSG romping to Powerboat P1 gold in 2006. Now with the American outfit also equipping championship rivals #77 Lucas Oil, it could be a very happy boatyard in 2009.

The Powerboat P1 World Championship provides an ideal opportunity for Outerlimits to integrate key learning’s into the construction of its pleasure boats. President, Mike Fiore, who founded the company in 1993, said: “I think Powerboat P1 has been tremendous for my company, both from a marketing perspective and most importantly as a research and development platform. More - powerboatp1.com

Annapolis to Newport Race entry list now stands at 61

05/29/09
The 2009 Annapolis to Newport Race will start June 5th, the 62nd anniversary of the race. The course record of 42 hours, 58 minutes, 12 seconds set by Carrera, Joseph Dockery’s Farr 60 skippered by Chris Larson in 2001, is clearly threatened by entries such as George David’s 91′ maxi Rambler with Peter Isler aboard as navigator and Jim Grundy’s brand new custom Tripp 75 Bella Pita as well as perennial contender for line honors, Jim Muldoon aboard his custom 72′ Donnybrook. In addition, four 53 footers and Ennio Steffini’s 52′ Judel Vrolik Anema&Core assure that the battle at the front of the fleet will be intense.

There is another notable entry quite unlike the new all out race machines. It is Prim, a classic beauty. She is a modified Owens 41, entered by Henry Gibbons-Neff. Prim’s first Annapolis to Newport Race was in 1955 sailed by Morton Gibbons-Neff Jr. 54 years later this will be her 12th race. She already has two class wins. Prim has been owned and sailed by the Gibbons-Neff family of Easton, Maryland throughout her career.

You will be able to follow the race on the internet via iBoat Track transponders on each boat thanks to sponsorship by the Barbados Tourism Authority. Coverage will be better than ever with hourly updates.

The Annapolis to Newport Race is one of the most historic and well-known of the U.S. East Coast blue water races. First run 62 years ago from Newport to Annapolis, it links two seaports dating from our nation’s birth. The race provides challenging diversity over different bodies of water, as well as convenient ports of refuge along the entire course. As a result, the race is a favorite for first-time offshore competitors, as well as experienced blue water racers. The Annapolis Yacht Club and the New York Yacht Club are the Organizing Authority for the race, with assistance from the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron and Ida Lewis Yacht Club. race website

The Fishing Report - TOM MEADE - projo.com

05/29/09
Bluefish invaded many of the coves in Greenwich Bay on Wednesday night, said Ken Ferrara of Ray’s Bait & Tackle. The blues were pretty large, around 10 pounds apiece.

The biggest bass in the Bay are still preying on pogies in the Providence River, he said, but there are plenty of stripers in the 30- to 37-inch range in the waters of Mill Cove and off Longmeadow, Rocky Point and Bear Point. School bass have been nailing flies, Kastmasters and plugs off Pine Hill and Chepiwanoxet. Full report

Video - USS Vandenberg Sunk Using Explosives

05/29/09

KEY WEST, Fla. — A ship last used by the U.S. Air Force to track missiles and spacecraft became the world’s second-largest intentionally sunk artificial reef Wednesday. Using explosives attached to the hull, crews sank the decommissioned Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg about seven miles off Key West, Fla. More – foxnews.com

Newport Yacht Club on the World Stage

05/28/09
Norm Bailey, (right) Commodore of the Newport Yacht Club was in Plymouth England for the start of the 2009 OSTAR. As the representative for the U.S. end of the race Norm was treated to a very special reception and lunch with Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

His Royal Highness started the race from the deck of the 84m GALATEA Monday and then hosted a VIP lunch that included Newport’s own, Norman Bailey. Prince Philip is a keen sailor and yachtsman and reported to be a very good host.

GALATEA is a Multi Functional Tender (MFT), launched in 2007. At 84m long with a service speed of 13 knots, she is fitted to the highest and most modern technical standards. She was designed for buoy handling, wreck marking, towing and hydrographic surveying.

Having lunch with Prince Philip and catching the start of an OSTAR aboard a high tech ship. Sounds like fun!

From left to right.
David Southwood, OSTAR 2009 Race Director.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Jeremy de Halpert, Executive Chairman of Trinity House.
Chris Arscott, Commodore of the Royal Western Yacht Club of England
Norman Bailey, Sr, Commodore of the Newport Yacht Club

RISAA Calendar June 2009

05/28/09
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association has their June calendar out.

More details and live links

Maine - Boat Lands in Tree

05/28/09
Tim Place, Maine Game Warden, said. “We responded and there was a boat up into the trees, it actually left the water and went up into the trees on land.”

Image and story - necn.com