22.07.2007
Hi Dr.Krumnacker,
Sail-World's Cruising World newsletter
Nothing could be more different and still be called sailing! We on Blackwattle(who loves warm water) are wiling away our time in tropical Papeete, doing never-ending repairs after our six hour grounding in Galapagos, and attending the spectacular events in the Heiva Nui Festival of local sports, culture and dance.
Adrian Flanagan, on the other hand, intrepid would-be polar circumnavigator, has set off solo, with no entertainment but his own company, for the frigid icefields over Russia, on a lonely mission which has never been accomplished before. Check both our stories.
Wide range of interesting stories this edition - Some cadets tell their story of their fiery adventures last week in the Caribbean when their training sailing ship caught fire, Hallberg Rassi announces a new boat, and the annual Darwin to Kupang Rally for cruisers is off again, more and more successful every year.
There's some good info about who's winning marine awards and why that might help you making purchasing decisions in the future; read about Boat U.S Foundation funding of an exciting environmental project; and over in France seven Finnish sailors have been attacked by local fishermen for cheering some Australians and New Zealanders - read the story to find out why.
We've been talking about the danger of containers in recent editions, and it's sad to read our story of a Norwegian sailor who has just lost his boat south of England when holed by an unknown object.
Your input is needed - if you fancy yourself a sailing photographer, you could win $1000 by entering a competition, and the Cruising Club of America is seeking Award Nominations.
So read on, enjoy, and...
Sail safe!
Darwin to Kupang fleet cruises north
Nineteen nations in the 2007 Sail Indonesia fleet which set out from Darwin in Australia's north to Kupang, Indonesia on Saturday 124 boat fleet left Darwin on schedule in ideal conditions in a 15 knot southeast breeze under a cloudless sky watched by hundreds of spectators and well wishers both on the water and from the vantage point overlooking the start line at East Point....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35887&ntid=30
Blackwattle at the Heiva Festival in Papeete
Sailing into Papeete just at the time of Heiva Nui, the annual festival celebrating Polynesian local sports, culture and crafts was an inspired, if accidental, choice of date....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35861&ntid=30
MAATS Marine Awards - Innovation and Environmental
LAS VEGAS, July 20, 2007 - - Six marine aftermarket products were honoured last night for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) at the 7th annual Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) in Las Vegas....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35888&ntid=30
Solo Norwegian hits submerged object, Rescued
A lone Norwegian sailor has been rescued from a life raft today after his yacht hit a submerged object and sank 48 miles North West of the Isles of Scilly....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35889&ntid=30
Elan's Finest on Display at Sydney Boat Show
Start planning now because if you want the right yacht under your Christmas tree, the Sydney International Boat Show is nearly on your doorstep and Elan yachts will be there with bells on... bigger and better ... with a great selection of Elan's finest award winners!...
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35886&ntid=30
French Blockade-Finns Attacked for Cheering Ozzies
When some Australian and New Zealand cruising sailors decided to take matters into their own hands, defy a blockade by French fishermen, and break through the line to escape from the port of Les Sables d'Olonne in France, seven Finnish yachtsmen, also holed up because of the blockade, cheered them as they left the port...
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35841&ntid=30
BoatU.S. foundation funds Environmental Projects
The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, a national non-profit organization funded by the 650,000 members of Boat Owners Association of The United States, announced today its award of over $25,000 in Clean Water Grants to 13 grassroots organizations across the country....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35875&ntid=30
Cruising Club of America Seeks Award Nominations
Cruising Club of America Seeks Award Nominations for the Rod Stephens Trophy which recognises an act of seamanship that 'significantly contributes to the safety of a yacht or one or more individuals at sea.'...
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35828&ntid=30
Flanagan sets sail for Chukotka and beyond
Last night (July 17th) at 14.30 Alaska time, 11.30pm UK time, Adrian Flanagan slipped his moorings from the Port of Nome and set sail for Chukotka, Russia. It is here in the north-eastern settlement town of Provideniya that his yacht Barrabas will be inspected prior to completing his attempt to sail the first ever single-handed vertical circumnavigation of the globe via the Russian Arctic...
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35827&ntid=30
Eight Bells: Carleton Mitchell - July 16, 2007
The winner of a record three straight Bermuda Races in Finisterre, a cruising sailor and powerboater of great accomplishment, and one of boating's best and most influential writers and photographers, Carleton Mitchell died of heart failure on July 16, 2007, at his home in Key Biscayne, Florida. He was 96....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35798&ntid=30
US Sailing: Crew overboard - rescue tactics and gear
Two years ago a symposium was organised in San Francisco to evaluate various crew overboard rescue tactics and gear. The results of the symposium have been compiled by leading US sailor and writer, John Rousmaniere. Sail-World urges all sailors to read and carry a copy of this excellent report on your boat....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35797&ntid=30
Sailing Photo Competition - Win $1000
So you think you are a crack sailing photographer? Now's your chance to win US$1000 by entering Yacht Buddy's 2007 photographic competition....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35783&ntid=30
Fair Jeanne Fire- Cadets tell their Story
When a group of sea cadets boarded the sail training vessel Fair Jeanne last week, little did they realize they would have to put their firefighting drills to a life-saving test....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35781&ntid=30
Awards - Products you can Receive Efficiently
Your local chandlery or maybe West Marine can get either of two US products that would do the job you need on your boat. They both have to be sent, and both are promising that the part could be there in a week. Time is important, but how do you know which one would efficiently deliver the product as promised?...
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35760&ntid=30
My Other Yacht is a ....
Once you've owned one of the 100 largest yachts in the world, once your Lamborghinis and Porsches come in collections rather than items, once you need an airport full of hangars for your jet fleet, and you've even spent the $38million for a guided tour to a Russian Satellite Space Station - what on earth do you spend your money on?...
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35761&ntid=30
Hallberg-Rassy's Newest Model
There's a new model Hallberg-Rassy out in August - the Hallberg-Rassy 43, Mk II, with dozens of new improvements over the previous model....
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35742&ntid=30
Blackwattle-Sailing into the Unexpected
On Blackwattle we enjoy a couple of days of swimming and waterline cleaning in Daniel's Bay in the Marquesas, before setting off with a fine forecast for a four day sail to the Tuamotus, followed by a three day sail to Papeete. The weather is perfect, nice 15 knot wind, white fluffy clouds, goose-winging - we don't ask for more, but find much more than we expected.......
http://www.sail-world.com/newstext/pda.cfm?Nid=35726&ntid=30
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