Record attempt New York to Lizard (west to east record), Francis Joyon goes code amber

From the following article on the Daily Sail:

http://www.thedailysail.com/offshore/13/64669/0/francis-joyon-poised-to-leave-on-solo-w-e-transat-record

Author: James Boyd, Location: United States

Possible weather window for IDEC's solo New York-Lizard record attempt Sunday June 9th 2013,

Francis Joyon has gone to code amber for his attempt on the elusive singlehanded west to east record across the North Atlantic from New York to the Lizard.

The skipper of the maxi-trimaran IDEC has flown to the USA as there is a potential weather window opening making a start for the record possible within the next 48 hours.

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Route des Princes update, first offshore leg Valencia to Lisbon underway

The first leg of the Route des Princes has started.  You can view the tracker here:

http://tracking.routedesprinces.fr/fr/

America's Cup videos, AC Discovered edition 93

Route des Princes update, inshore regatta video and news

The inshore regatta has been experiencing excellent conditions that have allowed the big trimarans to power round the inshore courses.

You can watch positional replays of the races at the following url.

http://www.routedesprinces.fr/en/inshore-regatta.html

A summing up of the inshore regatta for the MOD70's is here:

http://www.routedesprinces.fr/en/news-race/150/edmond-de-rothschild-win-valencia-inshores.html

Edmond de Rothschild win Valencia inshores

Perfect winning hat trick for Edmond de Rothschild gives them top Valencia points

Three wins, including two inshore races in which they lead at every turning buoy, marks out an initial superiority for Sébastien Josse and his polished crew of Edmond de Rothschild who will leave Valencia on Sunday with the best of the inshore points in the bag when the Route de Princes fleet head off on offshore Leg 1, 800 miles to Lisbon, Portugal.

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- Clip Routes des Princes Valence Inshore Jour 2 by routedesprincesTV

Solo Round Britain has started, Alan Rankin departs on his challenge

Alan Rankin has departed Ullapool on his challenge to circumnavigate Britain in a Farrier F-27 trimaran.

You can see more details on the Solo Round Britain challenge and a tracker showing Alan's progress on his website:

http://www.soloroundbritain.com/

Portsmouth Multihull Show, 15th to 16th June 2013

From the following article on Multihulls World

http://www.multihulls-world.com/us/011-1077-PORTSMOUTH-MULTIHULL-SHOW-2013.html

A COLLECTION OF WORLD RENOWNED NEW CATAMARAN & TRIMARAN BRANDS ON SHOW
15th - 16th June, Haslar Marina, Gosport,  Hampshire.

This year's Multihull Show is giving enthusiasts the opportunity to see some of the very latest designs from the world's leading brands, among which Broadblue, Corsair, Dragonfly, Fountaine Pajot, Gemini, Lagoon, Leopard Catamarans, Privilege and Nautitech.
All models will be in one location on the water at Haslar Marina, Gosport, Hampshire.

The show will be open from 10am to 5pm daily, and as well as viewings there will be opportunities to test sail selected boats by prior appointment.

Exhibitors include Ancasta International Boat Sales, MiCats, Multihull Solutions, Multihull World, Sail-a-Cat and Sunsail Yacht Sales.

For more information please visit the website www.portsmouthmultihullshow.com

... And do ask for the Multihulls World's flyer, we have a nice surprise waiting for you : the current issue of the magazine for free!

Route des Princes update, Spindrift Racing takes narrow lead in the inshore races

From the following article on the Route des Princes news page:

http://www.routedesprinces.fr/en/news-race/113/spindrift-have-slender-lead.html

After the first three inshore races for the MOD70 class on the Route des Princes off Valencia, Spindrift have the narrowest possible lead, only topping the first day’s ranking by virtue of a tie break with Edmond de Rothschild.

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MOD70's racing in Valencia, photo Marcel Mochet

Sail Racing Magazine, June 2013 edition available

Download for ipad or as a pdf.  Download (free) at the following link

http://www.sailracingmagazine.com/2013-editions/june-2013-edition

America's Cup update, Artemis team confirm they are continuing with their Cup campaign

From the following article on http://www.americascup.com

http://www.americascup.com/en/news/8/teams/15739/artemis-racing-prepares-new-boat-for-competition-safety-revised-schedule-is-released

Artemis Racing has announced it is moving forward with its challenge for the America’s Cup. The team’s continued participation had been in doubt following a tragic capsize that led to the death of a crew member last month.

The Swedish challenger has confirmed it is now preparing its second AC72, which will undergo a rigorous testing regime. When the sailing team is satisfied that the boat is ready to race, it will join the Louis Vuitton Cup, America’s Cup Challenger Series.

“Artemis Racing’s decision to continue will inspire race fans,” said Stephen Barclay, the CEO of the America’s Cup Event Authority. “I’m sure we’ll see massive support and goodwill for the Swedish team.

read more here

Route des Princes update, video of inshore racing in Valencia

Clip Routes des Princes Valence by routedesprincesTV

MOD70 update, Orion Racing Team taking their MOD70 out for a sail

America's Cup update, Emirates Team New Zealand still developing their AC72 catamaran

Weta Australia launch new website

Weta trimarans have launched their new Australian website

http://www.weta.com.au/

A great place to catch up on all the news and upcoming events for this rather splendid off the beach trimaran.

Motive Trimarans update, Motive 25 trimaran receives new rudders and centreboard

The very tasty all carbon Motive 25 trimaran is going through an ongoing program of refinement.  As they have test sailed the boat they are discovering what bits need beefing up and alteration. 

From the Motive Trimarans blog

http://motivetrimarans.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/new-rudders-arrive-racing-cat.html

New Rudders Arrive

Racing cat designer/builder Matt McDonald, was brought in to design and build new rudders capable of withstanding the high lateral loads we've been experiencing as we approach 25 knots. We can't wait to get back on the water!

 

 

Motive 25R builder, Ted Warren, checks the new wider gudgeon/pintle spacing, which takes advantage of the full height of the transom. The old transom gudgeon/pintles can be seen inboard of the new ones. The new system will use a single, full length rod pintle to further maximize strength.

 

Center Board Beefed Up

Likewise, the CB was redesigned to withstand higher loads by incorporating custom laid carbon tubing, which will create a triple web structure running the full length of of the CB.

 

 

 

The new Center Board in-build at Warren Light Craft.

Auckland to Musket Cove race, Team Vodafone breaks its own record in Auckland to Fiji race

From the following article on the Royal New Zealand Yacht Club website: http://www.rnzys.org.nz/NewsEvents/News/tabid/274/ctl/Details/mid/774/ItemID/1126/Default.aspx 5 June 2013: TeamVodafoneSailing has finished the Auckland to Musket Cove, Fiji Ocean Race in a new best time of 101 hours, 5 minutes and 5 seconds. The trimaran, owned and skippered by Simon Hull, crossed the finish line in Fiji at 1905hrs today, after 1,150 nautical miles of sailing. It set the previous record in the 2011 race, sailing hard to beat Emirates Team New Zealand's boat, Camper, into the finish line by less than 20 minutes.