Yesterday

      Moscow Boat Show 2020
      Today, March 5, at the Crocus Expo the 13th international exhibition of boats and yachts Moscow Boat Show began

The exhibition takes place in the 1st pavilion of the Crocus Expo exhibition complex in halls 3 and 4.

At our booth, located in the middle of the third hall, under the signboard "Press" you can purchase a fresh issue, subscribe to the print and online versions of the magazine, and also get acquainted with our range of books. And of course buy them.

Waiting for everybody.

Exhibition Hours:

March 5 (Thursday) – from 10 to 19

March 6 (Friday) – from 10 to 19

March 7 (Saturday) – from 10 to 19

March 8 (Sunday) – from 10 to 19

March 9 (Monday) – from 10 to 16

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      Coronavirus canceled Tokyo Boat Show
      The Association of Japanese Yachting Industry Companies announced that the Tokyo Boat Show, which was to be held in the Japanese capital on March 5-8, will not take place due to the coronavirus epidemic.

Already six boat shows in Southeast Asia, scheduled for March – April, had to be canceled or postponed to much later dates. In addition to Tokyo, these exhibitions were to be held in Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Shanghai.

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      Launched a training boat
      At the historical shipyard "Poltava" of the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg, a solemn ceremony of launching a boom – training sailing and rowing boat took place. Such booms can become training ships for young sailors from all regions of Russia.

The historical shipyard Poltava launched the construction of a series of training sailing and rowing vessels. The unique development of the shipyard masters will make it possible to provide all sea clubs, cadet corpses and schools with a training base in the shortest possible time.

At the Poltava shipyard, such boats will be built of plywood, and all parts are pre-cut on a CNC machine. This technology allows you to reduce the construction time of the gimbal, as well as the cost of materials. At the shipyard, it will be possible to order a boat both fully assembled and in the form of blanks. Young sailors will be able to build such a boat under the guidance of 1-2 masters.

“By building such boats using this technology, we believe that more can be built for the same money. So, more people will go to sea and touch the beautiful. We really hope that the clubs for young sailors, higher maritime educational institutions and non-specialized educational institutions will be able to use these boats for boat practices, for various forms of team building – this boat copes with this role very well, ”explained the chief builder of the Poltava shipyard Mikhail Plekhanov.

According to maritime tradition, before the launch, the boat was decorated with a wreath and doused with champagne. The winter descent of a gig in St. Petersburg will forever go down in history, usually at this time the water in the Gulf of Finland freezes. Athletes of the Academy of Sailing, who will continue to train on this boat, took advantage of weather conditions and even made a small exit to the bay.

“Thanks to its sailing weapons, the entire team that sits in the boat –10 people is involved in working with sails. Two people work on the halyard, one on the tack, one on the sheet, one on the back of the box. Compared to conventional sailing boat armament, where only the steering and clews work, and the rest, in general, are bored and do not get any marine practice, the gichka is an ideal boat to educate and teach young people, ”said the trainer of the Maritime School Eugenia Siobko.

Classes for young sailors on sailing and rowing boats – boating boats – have been held at the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg since 2014. Every year, cadets of the Kronstadt naval military corps and cadets of the Nakhimov naval school practice here.

Press Service of the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg

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      The boat of Irina Gracheva was found!
      Great news: this is what the famous traveler reports on her Facebook page Irina Gracheva Racing Mini-Transat 2019:

The Mini-Transat 2019 project is announced closed!

After the wreck, the boat was found and towed to Martinique by the Mikael Ryking and Sergiy German crew.
This was a pleasant surprise for the New Year holidays.

And now you can officially complete the two-year history of preparation and participation in Mini-Transat. The experience gained, so important and unique, will be rethought by me more than once and will become a reliable basis for new projects!

Again and again I thank everyone who was sick, supported, helped!

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October 19, 2019

      “And then I found that water was entering the boat”
      Irina Gracheva shares the details of the first stage of the transatlantic race Mini-Transat – from La Rochelle to Gran Canaria – in an interview with Andrei Petrov

– Irina, congratulations on the successful completion of the stage! How was the race overall? Did something new open for you, or did you encounter exactly what you expected and what you were preparing for?

– Thank you for your congratulations! As for reality and expectations: this, after all, is not my first such a long race, passed alone. At the preparation stage, last year I took part in the regatta from Le Sables d'Olonne to Azores and back, and this is 2 times 1300 miles each. Then it took me 13 days to complete the first part of the distance, so I already had the experience of a long stay in the ocean. However, now not everything has turned out to be familiar to me.

To begin with, that completely unexpectedly for me at the very beginning of the race I was very sick of it, and for the first two days I felt very bad. This condition is not new for me, but during this long season I, as they say, got rid of it, and did not feel much discomfort anymore. And here is such an unpleasant surprise! I think this was due to the fact that in Biscay at that time a wave was observed remaining from the previous cyclone, the direction and large dimensions of which did not quite correspond to the wind in which we were going. And the body reacted in its own way to these unusual conditions. As a result, I barely lasted these two days and could not collectively go through the change of weather fronts, missed the opportunity to compete for a tactical advantage at this first stage of the race.

But then it was time for pleasant surprises. I, with some apprehension, waited for strong tail winds off the Portuguese coast, knowing from my own experience that I can carry a full sail only if I drive it myself. It is impossible to trust the boat to the autopilot when the spinnaker is installed, it is prone to broaching.

Before, I always had to choose: go without rest and carry full sails or lose in speed, reducing windage. However, this time, despite the fact that in gusts the wind reached 30 knots, the boat behaved much more calmly and carried out a full sail quite confidently. We were preparing in advance for this segment of the route just beyond Cape Finister, where wind was expected to increase to 40 knots. The gain really came, though not as large as predicted. I went over the edge – that was right, and we originally planned it. At this time, it turned out that the boat was sailing perfectly under the code-5 storm spinnaker, gliding from the wave, and the autopilot copes well with it. It was harder to go with less wind (about 20 knots), but under a large spinnaker. Here already had to completely switch to manual control. There was a moment when I went without rest continuously for more than 20 hours, including working with sails and taxiing. On the one hand, there are not so many, but after all, there are already several days of journey behind, and several more to come …

– And how do you deal with overwork in race conditions? Just as a motorist does when, feeling excessive fatigue, he stops for 15-20 minutes to sleep?

– Well, the option to “stop” is, of course, not about us … But – yes, you reduce the windage, put on the autopilot and go to sleep. In the situation that I talked about, it was relatively easy for me to hold out for so long without sleep, because I knew that this wind would end soon and I could rest. It was only a matter of time, it was only necessary to be patient. In general, it will probably be right to give rest to the body if more difficult conditions await you. If you know that it will be easier ahead, then it’s better to strain and work properly. It is more correct both from the sports and from the psychological point of view.

With sports it is clear – speed is important. And psychologically it turns out that when you give all your best, you give all of yourself to the race and know that you are doing everything you can, then you do even more. But when you give up, give yourself an indulgence, then later it turns out to be very difficult to agree with yourself: you begin to reproach yourself and scold yourself for this weakness. For single people it is very important to be able to negotiate with yourself. Listen to your body, decide when you need to give it a rest, and most importantly – decide to relax, then do not scold yourself for it.

– In general, was there enough strength for the entire race?

– Yes, and now it’s clear that I acted correctly. And I also liked the strategy chosen for the race: how to go after the Finister, the moment of turn, how to pass the gate, where to meet the wind, etc. It all worked.

– Did you manage to avoid serious technical problems?

– Well, not quite. 300 miles before the finish, I found that water was entering the boat. It turned out that it penetrates the body through a gap in the transom. The fact is that the attachment points of the steering wheel feathers to the transom are additionally reinforced from the inside with plates. The load on the supports during movement is large – on the lower, for example, about a ton. At some point, one of the plates peeled off, and the steering wheel began to push through the plastic. A gap was formed, which expanded over time. There was still a long way to go, and it was necessary to decide what to do: look for some way out directly on the water or go to the shore for repairs. Here, it’s not only a matter of eliminating the leak – if the steering wheel does not have at least one fulcrum, it does not work anymore, it breaks, as the draft is skewed, which ensures synchronized rotation of the wheels. Getting up for repairs is a huge waste of time. What can be done on the go? Significantly reduce the area of ​​the sails in order to relieve the load on the steering wheel … But, for example, even in tacking or gulfwind it does not help, the leak cannot be eliminated.

When the cold front passed, I tried to increase the load on the front sails and at the same time slightly started the mainsail, and inside the hull I made emphasis for this plate from the emergency tiller. I must say, the emphasis rested on parole, literally, on pure friction, but it worked! It was possible to squeeze the gap and stop its spread throughout the body, although it was clear that the whole system walked, “breathed”. I think that the problem arose due to the improper repair that was carried out on the boat before me: the previous owner had already strengthened the transom under the supports, but this was not done in the best way. But in the end, I still normally reached the finish line, and I loaded the boat already to the full. When I was engaged in the elimination of the accident, I was afraid that I would lag behind my closest rivals, but it turned out that I had lost only a couple of miles at that moment.

– Do you already have an idea how to carry out repairs?

– Yes, I understand what and how to do it, but I do not want to do this myself, but entrust the work to professionals. Still, this is a very busy and responsible place, so I want the repair to be carried out responsibly, beautifully and professionally. Using the necessary equipment, tools and materials. The question, in fact, is small, but the consequences can be very serious.

– Does transom seem to be a weak spot on a mini? Several boats immediately faced serious problems associated with this particular constructive part …

“I would not say that.” The problems were different for everyone and just localized on the transom. And in the case of Pavel Rubal, a collision occurred … I would call an electrician the general problem of the first stage. After all, many boats had problems with power plants, many went and finished “on hand”. These problems manifested themselves in different ways. For some, the batteries did not charge; for some, the main power supply failed. On serial boats equipped with lithium batteries, it is forbidden to have a generator operating on methanol, so many go on solar panels. But often those who could take a generator with them refuse it, since together with a supply of methanol it gives huge excess weight. As a result, people did not have enough solar panels, because during the day they are not always at an effective angle, and the charge received with their help is not enough for night work. On the one hand, one can feel pride in those yachtsmen who were forced to steer all the time independently and at the same time showed good results – at such moments even my own achievements begin to seem less significant to me. But, on the other hand, you understand that, to a certain extent, problems with the electrics are the result of insufficient attention to this issue during preparation or a conscious choice between saving weight and reliability.

– Back to the route traveled: the distance is long, the fleet along it is scattered quite strongly. How often have you been in visual contact with other participants?

– Constantly! Within five miles, there was always someone nearby. This is not surprising, since the strategy of passing along the coast was almost the same for everyone – stick to the west. Therefore, I have always observed at least a few rivals on my AIS. At the last year’s regatta, which I already spoke about, the riders had many options how to get to the Azores, so they all went their separate ways, and for a week I didn’t see anyone. And then it was different. To be honest, I’m even sorry that it happened: I like to walk alone, and then, at the intersection of courses, I rejoice at unexpected encounters along the way.

– In general, what information about your position, about the position of rivals do you have in the race?

– We do not know exactly who and how is going – we can only speculate. We see ourselves relative to the general line, we receive by radio data about our place and the places of our rivals, which are determined by the distance to the finish line. But this is, after all, very conditional information that does not allow us to judge who exactly is located where and where it is being sent at the moment. But she helps to navigate. It gives an idea of ​​how successful your decisions are when you compare the change in your position relative to your closest rivals.

– Did you happen to encounter something else interesting, unusual on the way?

– Yes, there was another pleasant surprise related to sails: I was able to significantly improve the speed performance of the boat when driving under a large spinnaker. So, for example, in the backstage, with an average wind strength of 10-12 knots, I managed to go for a long time, keeping up with the new production boats of the Maxi project, which I had never been able to do before. In addition, I noticed a significant difference when moving into a strong wind now and in the spring, when the air was cold. If earlier I could hardly take out the middle spinnaker in a cold wind at 20 knots, now – and I mentioned it above – the boat steadily went under a large spinnaker even in a stronger wind. I do not fully understand the physics of the process, but experienced racers confirm this fact: warm and cold air at the same wind speed exerts different pressure on the sail. They say that in the second stage, when crossing the Atlantic, the air is warmer and a wind of 30 knots will not be a problem at all.

– And what, besides repair, are you going to do in the time remaining before the start of the second stage?

– I would like to have a good rest! Since I was here in the Canary Islands, I will allow myself a short trip to Tenerife. And I will prepare for the transition across the ocean.

Andrey Petrov

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October 3, 2019

      "Now inside the boat – an exhibition of drawings"
      Here is Irina Gracheva's new post posted on her Facebook page Irina Gracheva Racing Mini-Transat 2019:

Almost 2 weeks of waiting for the start became very important for me. I managed to relax, to finish all the important things with dignity, to check all the equipment again – and …

… to meet wonderful kids from a school in a small town near La Rochelle. I managed to speak French with the guys, show all the most interesting things on my boat.

Sometimes I wonder what serious questions about single yachting arise in the head of a 6-year-old man who has not yet gone to sea!

And in the class there is a Russian boy Emil, with whom we talked a little in our native language! And the teacher also has Russian roots, and he recently learned about the existence of relatives in St. Petersburg, with whom he is now establishing contacts.

Now inside the boat I have a real exhibition of drawings and many good wishes from the guys!

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      The boat was named Te Aihe
      Today in Auckland (New Zealand), on the basis of the Emirates Team New Zealand team, a solemn ceremony of launching the very first AC75 class yacht took place. On such ships, in 2021, here in Auckland, participants in the 36th draw of the America's Cup will fight.

Five hundred guests were invited to the ceremony, including the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Adhern, who made a short but sensual speech and, using a simple device, broke a bottle of champagne. The boat was named Te Aihe: translated from the Maori language – "Dolphin".

Note that the ceremony was accompanied by rain. Those present unitedly considered this a good sign: it means that Te Aihe will have a happy fate.

The first photos of the New Zealand AC75 (more than one hundred thousand man-hours were spent on its development and construction!), As you know, appeared the day before, but then the pictures were taken from a long distance. Now there is an opportunity to consider the first yacht of a new class in detail.

Well, consider!

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      Near Washington a wooden boat moored with travelers from Petrozavodsk

The family of Sergei Sinelnik crossed the Atlantic in the boat and arrived in Washington. The guys went from Petrozavodsk to Washington – more than 9 thousand nautical miles.

In the USA these days there is an increased interest in Russian history. A wooden boat moored at the port, an exact copy of those that were in the 18th century. The team – travelers from Petrozavodsk, the whole family went around the world and crossed the Atlantic under sails.

The arrival of such a ship caused a real stir. Moreover, there is a small but very informative museum on board.

For these teens, every day begins with deck building. When your father is a traveler and the vehicle is a wooden boat, there is no time to relax.

“This is a separate philosophy – to go on wooden boats, especially on cues. This is a special spirit, ”said traveler Sergei Sinelnik.

The ship was built according to the drawings of the XVIII century, miraculously preserved in a monastery on the Solovetsky Islands. 13 meters long and only four wide. Two years ago, Sergey and his wife and sons started in Petrozavodsk. They circled Europe, northwestern Africa, crossed the Atlantic Ocean, and now they are in America.

Here everything is like three centuries ago: no electronics and automation. The exception is solar panels, they were removed from his balloon and presented by Fedor Konyukhov. There is no time for the crew to miss, each pair of hands counts. In general, it would seem that this is not a female matter. But Marina Sinelnik does not agree with this: “Yes, I always told him: stay at home! But you cannot handcuff the battery. ” Then she packed up, enrolled the children in an online school, this is when all the training is online, and the whole family went on a boat around the world.

Longing for homeland is when even lessons during rare camps are a joy. However, focusing is not easy, because there are so many guests on the boat. They come here in whole groups as if in a museum. Sergey from a captain turns into a guide and talks about his dream: “We have a long-standing dream, in Russia to build a beautiful tower on the pier, on a small pontoon, and next to it is a ship, such a museum of our discoverers, sailors.”

In the meantime, in America, right on the boat, guests are looking with interest at the small models of old Russian ships. So much is surprising for them.

For Sergey Sinelnik this is far from the first trip. He likes to challenge himself and his family: he and his brother drove all the deserts of the world on a motorcycle, and then he walked the Sahara. He conquered the seas, mountain peaks. Rooking is his way of trying to slow down the modern world too fast.

“Now we have everything: cars, and all living conditions, and mobile phones, and everyone is in a hurry, running and not having time,” said Sergey Sinelnik.

His philosophy is to appreciate every minute. Perhaps that is why he does not pursue records. The Sinelnikov family does not know how long their voyage will last. But he does not regret at all that he decided on it.

Julia Olkhovskaya, 1 channel

https://www.1tv.ru/news/2019-08-28/371272-nedaleko_ot_vashingtona_prishvartovalas_derevyannaya_ladya_s_puteshestvennikami_iz_petrozavodska?fbclid=IwAR3ESwMNiBlg5TxHs3Keg_56Pi1an-JrAE443dZ5coRLKwdYUF0AG_PPO2E

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January 30, 2019

      A boat … of slippers!
      Three years ago, residents of the Kenyan island of Lamu decided to clean the beaches of plastic garbage. And that's what came of it.

Lamu Island is often called "Kenya's little pearl." But apparently, the pearl long ago it was time to put in order. Because the result of the work day in Kenyan began 300 tons of collected garbage, including 7 tons of torn slippers. It's about the usual flip flops, which in English-speaking countries are called flip-flops.

7 tons, so you know – this is 200 thousand torn flip flops. Whole mountain

After that, the initiative group of Lamu residents began to brainworm what to do with this mountain. Kenya has recently taken the most stringent measures to combat plastic pollution. So they decided: the Vietnamese should become a symbol of such a struggle.

According to the newspaper The Guardian, especially for the islanders, scientists at a British university developed the technology. Flip-flops melted down, and in the end they formed the basis for dhows (the so-called traditional Arab ships). The one that you see in the picture.

The boat was named Flipflopi. On January 24, she first left the waters of her native Lamu and headed for Zanzibar. This is, so to speak, a business trip for the exchange of experience.

Because on the beaches of Zanzibar with plastic debris and torn slippers things are not very good either.

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