December 8, 2019

      Burling and Tuke. Have you really doubted?
      The victories of Peter Burling and Blair Tuke (New Zealand, 49er), Annemic Beckering and Annette Duetz (Holland, 49erFX) and finally Vittorio Bissaro and Maelle Frascari (Italy, Nacra 17) in Auckland ended the world championship in three Olympic sail classes.

We especially emphasize the gold medals of Burling and Tuke – two, probably, the greatest yachtsmen of our time (for the number of awards and titles – for sure). We list only a few of their achievements. Silver medalists of the 2012 Olympics in London in class 49er, winners of the 2016 Games in Rio. Multiple world champions. The winners of the America Cup in 2017. Participants Volvo Ocean Race-201/18. Finally, two-time holders of the titles of the best yachtsman in the world (in 2015 – together).

Last year, Burling and Tuke decided to resume their Olympic careers to take part and win the 2020 Games. And, as you see, purposefully go to their goal.

World Cup Final Results –

2019 World Championship

2019 World Championship

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October 2, 2019

      Will it really start ?!
      A few minutes ago, the official Mini Transat La Boulangère website announced that the start of the race was tentatively scheduled for 10.30 this coming Saturday.

I can’t even believe it! The participants of the Mini Transat were worn out by the wait – in the literal sense of the word – by the sea of ​​weather. Recall that initially the start was to take place on September 22!

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August 6, 2019

      “It's really cool on the water!”

On August 5, in the park of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg, the opening ceremony of the world championship for windsurfing among juniors took place and passed training races.

On the registration day, the participants of the World Championship in RS: X class among juniors learned what a classic St. Petersburg summer is. Strong wind (up to 20 knots in gusts), low air temperature (15 degrees) and cold water (18 degrees) – these are the three main companions of windsurfers on training races.

And if the weather hardly pleased the guests of the racing village, then the athletes themselves glowed with happiness. In quite extreme weather conditions for the summer, they chased enough, cheerfully planed and checked the equipment before the races. After several races on the water, the guys returned a little tired, but happy.

Frenchman Fabien Pianaza – the main favorite of the World Windsurfing Championship – shared his impressions of the training.

– It’s very cool on the water because a strong wind blows. True, there is no point in drawing conclusions on the training races. Tomorrow there will be completely different weather conditions. This water area and weather suit me, so everything is super, ”said Pianaza, two-time world champion in windsurfing among juniors.

Some riders on the registration day chose a different tactic and stayed on the shore to save energy before the races themselves.

“I didn’t go to the water because I don’t want to get tired of the competition,” says Pole Jan Goralski. – I need more time to prepare the equipment. Everything should be perfect on Tuesday. I want to relax a bit, have fun and morale on the first day of the competition.

The organizers have prepared an extensive coastal program for athletes and guests of the park of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg. The participants were met by the mascot of the World Cup – Brown Bear. The organizing committee of the regatta decided to follow the traditions and chose as a mascot the world-famous symbol of our country, tested at the home Olympics of 1980 and 2014. The guys reacted vividly to the appearance of the bear, hugged and took pictures with him.

The opening ceremony began with a parade of participants who together passed under the national flags of their countries. 104 windsurfers from 19 countries came to St. Petersburg. Flags of Russia, Israel, Turkey, Hong Kong, Holland, Greece, Spain, USA, Italy, France, Thailand, Japan, Great Britain, Poland, Philippines, Belarus, Cyprus, Estonia and Oman proudly flew over the 300th anniversary park.

On stage, the best young windsurfers of the world, including silver medalist of the world championship Yana Reznikova and current champion Fabien Pianaza, raised the flags of the host country of the tournament – Russia, the general partner of the regatta – PJSC Gazprom, the organizer is the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg and Federation class RS: X.

During the opening ceremony of the world championship in RS: X class, honored guests addressed the athletes from the stage.

“On behalf of the Acting Governor of St. Petersburg Alexander Dmitrievich Beglov, I am pleased to welcome the participants of the World Championships in the Northern and Marine Capital,” said the Vice Governor of St. Petersburg Vladimir Kirillov. – It’s no coincidence that the regatta takes place in our city, the most beautiful city in Europe. I would like to wish the contest participants good victories, a good mood and, of course, to communicate with the beauties of our beloved city. I wish you happiness, success and tailwind!

“On behalf of the organizers of the competition, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, I am glad to welcome you here,” said Elena Solovyova, Project Manager of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. – Every year we hold large international regattas. This year we will organize the world championship in the RS: X Olympic class among juniors. Be sure that we will hold these competitions in the way we would accept the Olympic Games. In the coming years, the reconstruction of our Yacht Club will end. After which we will be very happy to host the largest international competitions and see you in St. Petersburg in the future. For us it is not just a sport. All of you represent your countries in Russia. I hope that you will see St. Petersburg and Russia as we see them and return home with the best of impressions.

“We are very pleased that the RS: X class international association has entrusted the world championship to this beautiful city,” said Vladimir Silkin, President of the All-Russian Sailing Federation. – This is the Northern and Sea Capital of Russia and the first Yacht Club, which appeared 301 a year ago. I believe that you will get an unforgettable experience from racing and a beautiful city. I am sure that all of you will leave here with the desire to return here as soon as possible in the future.

– As you can see, St. Petersburg is a sunny and windy city. I hope that this weather persists for the entire World Cup, ”said Andrews Poxy, international secretary general of the RS: X class. – Special thanks to all athletes who came to St. Petersburg. I also want to thank the volunteers, organizers, sponsors, and everyone who supports the RS: X class. I wish you a great race. But at the same time, this is a great time to enjoy the beautiful views of St. Petersburg.

The bronze medalist of the 2016 Olympic Games and the ambassador of the World Windsurfing Championship among juniors Stefania Elfutina recorded a video message for the participants of the World Championship in RS: X class.

“I'm glad to welcome you to the world championship in RS: X class among juniors in St. Petersburg,” said Stefania. – It is a great honor for us to host such important competitions in Russia. I wish everyone to show the best result and get a lot of positive emotions. Have a nice week!

At the end of the ceremony, participants and guests performed a cover band from Pskov, Drum & Jazz, who performed compositions in a variety of styles (from jazz to popular music) and helped athletes tune in to the right wave before the races themselves.

Alexey Zhirov,

PR-director of the Yacht Club of St. Petersburg

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The model lineup, which at the first presentation called revolutionary, went for the 7th year. Excellent “press” and stable sales success confirm: for the whole community Sense — dream-yacht. However, other shipyards are not in a hurry to create an alternative, giving Bavaria to enjoy a monopoly. Nonsense? Not at all.

Remember: a niche in which the “Kingdom” Sense, the French yacht Builder, did not invent. She was discovered as a result of extensive multi-year survey of owners. It turned out that most of them are enjoying a leisurely kreisiraadio in the Mediterranean, with long stops in secluded bays and quiet towns. And here in this use to yachts classic-plan “claims has accumulated”: the cockpit is spacious enough; the cabins are not enough daylight; feed is not well suited for “beach” functions; long and steep ramp at the entrance to the salon is traumatic and takes a lot of time/force; silence of the night humming breaking mechanisms; on the go under the motor aft cabins become “music boxes”; and “combat roll” I would like to minimize — inexperienced guests are afraid of it.

In an attempt to eliminate all those observations was born the concept of Sense. The case is made very wide (right vertbatim) to maximize volume and reduce roll. Therefore, greatly expanded the cockpit — the most livable place in good weather. The transom is completely open for good access to the sea. Geek-sheets removed on the developed the arch — it’s safer. Reduced height, but increased the wheelhouse, as “Steklov” last — in areas became lighter and review there maximum. From the aft cabins declined in the private use for many areas is not necessary, but the cockpit is lowered (the ladder to the room is only three steps). All the mechanisms, stowed beneath the cockpit, slightly audible from the cabin. And storage volumes (much needed during the journey) in the feed — the envy of many.

The “bonus” from the wide, stable hull — the ability to “load” sails. And this is not only the speed but also the security (more chances to “escape” from the storm to the nearest port). To minimize the risk bracing, used 2 rudder.

I broke 4 already Sense the boat is really light, well-planned, easy on the go and comfortable in the Parking lot. Very good at short transitions between the beautiful anchorage. But here’s the thing: the concept is clearly “odersky”, but its effectiveness is highly questionable Charter cabins little. And the Charter is 80% of the total market sales. That is why the rest of the shipyard are not at risk to compete with Beneteau in such a narrow marketing niche — Sense unique.

So, I’m on Board “fresh” Sense 57 (this is the “flagship” of the second generation, replacing the 55-th model). The most beautiful in the lineup: long, stocky body; lightweight sheer side; straight, close to vertical, the post; well-developed, wedge-shaped cabin. The impressive exterior is complemented by the “wings” aft soft-top and added the silhouette of individuality.

In terms of the yacht resembles a bullet to the back casing is almost narrowing. For maximum fullness almost from the midsection to the transom molded cheekbone. The transom — hinged: on the go it adds security, and the Parking lot serves as a bathing platform. And, in the stern of the hull is also molded platform, plus the platform turns a gorgeous beach (although the sun loungers spread).

In contrast to the Sense 55 at the “beginner” stationary steering seat. And under them — feed “galley”: a grill and a sink, with a capacious lockers for utensils and/or refrigerator. Very practical: barbecue can be done, periodically dipping, and splattered fat immediately washed overboard.

The second most noticeable difference of the new flagship — the already mentioned soft-top. It is no secret that the folding-unfolding of bimini (an arc that is usually “in conflict” with the boom) is often lazy, and skies want to see. The solution is borrowed from motor yachts: the usual Sense of augmented arch plastic and stainless “frame”, on longitudinal rails which slide runners of the tent — add/remove a bimini takes seconds. For sailing in the cold seas provided pristezhnye sidewall forming a closed cabin.

The cockpit is asymmetrical, elegant sizes. The right part of a dining group for six (plus two more for a folding table on the left). The push button mechanical lift table is lowered to the level of the seat, put on his pillow — get a bed 217х130 see the Day — Solarium, a hot summer night with a double bed under the stars. Another bed (single, 217х60) — on the left side. On the move the Central seat removed and the dining table folds in half — have a wide aisle and on the winches operate conveniently.

The lockers under the sofa on the right (there is mounted, for example, distiller), under the soles in the aisle, between the steering posts (for spas-raft). And under the seat left — full pantry, so deep that provided input planking. If you want this pantry serves as a skipper cabin.

Winches mounted on the coamings of the cockpit, you can work from, and (if you do not want to interfere with sitting) deck Potapkin. For all of the halyards and braces are provided lockers in the coamings. For the Scots Genoa made bags under steering consoles, but as for me, on the move sailing the longer the throw in the niche behind closed transom, where they are not confused. On kotovych winches can be run directly from the steering station — the length of arms is enough.

Deck and coach roof — spacious and flat (even hatches “flush”), they can jot down the mattresses and to arrange a Solarium and a Playground for children. On the bow is the bowsprit with integrated anchor roller and fittings “code 0”. Nose — voluminous sail locker.

Symbolic nut and just three steps — I’m at the salon. The room is wide and very bright thanks to the panoramic glazing of the cabin. On the left — dining group with roughly the same table and sofas, as in the cockpit. Moreover, and in terms of functionality: the table top extends and rises/falls, “working” the dining, the coffee, part double beds. Stand in the centre of salon — based folding benches, storage of telepanel (raised button) and simply usable area. But if the bench is folded, have free passage in the nose.

Aft sofa dining groups — and even the seat of the Navigator. Table full size, with a capacious lockers for maps and tool shelves next to all sorts of gamers. The Navigator is a full — sized table (it is now a save), another Chartplotter, shelves and lockers in sufficient (experience) number. The seat adjusts to the roll, but only on one side. The surface of the chart table, like many others, is laminated skin and looks noble, and all that lies, not rolled, even at 20 degrees roll.

The galley is spacious and well stuffed to the plate with oven, double sinks and two large refrigerators, there are holders bottles, mini-bar, Kargo and place for a dishwasher. Long korionova top with a regular lid over the stove (opens in a special sprung niche). At home.

The owner’s apartment — nose: large (210х160 cm) bed platform (up to a ceiling of 110 cm), table (under the laptop or make-up) with stool, shelves, capacious wardrobes. Bathroom divided into two rooms: to the left a shower room, to the right of the toilet. Side cabins — guest. Both double (210 cm length 16-110 cm wide), with private bathrooms.

Common to all cabins — sea light from the Windows and the opportunity to look around. There is no usual on most yachts “bilge” feeling. Even in gloomy weather (which we had on trials).

The “standard” yacht bunkered 415 litres of fuel and 640 liters of water. But optional supply of diesel doubled (!), and the volume pots of fresh water to bring to 970 L. the desalination plant, the ship will not for months to go to the Marina.

The engine is from 80 to 110 HP. Even under “low power” (we had) a boat goes 6 bonds at an economical 1800 rpm and 8 bonds in the maximum (2500). As for me, never have. But what’s not to like — access the engine: low hatches under the entrance ramp and the skipper of the storerooms. Some operations will have to do lying down.

Power same enviable (4.69) is about halfway between the fast cruisers (4.5, like the Oceanis 45) and “perfomance” (about 5 as First). In combination “grotto + code 0” is actually 5.15! And elongation (ratio of length at the design waterline to the cubic root of the displacement, of a wave characterizes the “slow” case) at the level of rogatnykh yacht (6.05). I remember on Sense 55 (with virtually the same sailing potential) we reveled in the speed and dynamics of the turn. But compared with the predecessor new Sense 57 failed — wind failed. The maximum that managed to “squeeze” out of the boat (mainsail + code 0) is nearly 6 knots at 120 degrees true 7-knots of wind.

By the way, about the extra sail. Says the head of the press Department of the shipyard Yves weigh in: “the Clientele is pathologically afraid of additional sails. We invite you to tests and show how “code 0″ is effective and simple in operation. Personally, after tasting, customers usually order and it.”
The yacht is responsive, obedient on the front and reverse. Review with the two (windward and leeward) steering stations I, too, was satisfied. The only thing: if you sit on the regular aft seats, the plastic “wings” soft-top on the tacking block indicators at Genoa. Want to move aboard (in race) — problem is over.

Insights

In General they are the same as those for the Sense 55 (which I ran in 4.5 years ago), because to quote myself: “this Amazingly spacious yacht with almost the catamaran of the size of the cockpit. In the Parking lot and under the motor, the comfort is unprecedented, as for the sailboat. The volume and illumination of salon and staterooms more typical of luxury motor yachts. On-the-go sailing with tourists-extremally on Board to avoid significant banks and to take a reef early “classmates” — and more comfortable, and safer. Conversely, the team of young, active and looking for the thrill of this boat in a strong wind pleasure “swartbooi” dynamics, adrenaline rolls and extraordinary speed.”

Add: the new flagship is even more comfortable due to the soft-top, a redesigned stern and grill galley under the control seats. I do not know how long sea crossings (the case certainly want to try), but for the journey “short dashes” in the Mediterranean sailing yacht Sense 57 is really close to ideal.

Author: Bogdan Parfenyuk