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MALTESE CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCHED Malta Powerboat Association Formed Malta Association
CHAUDRON TEAMS UP WITH P1 SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONS With the run-up to the 2008 Powerboat P1 season going strong, Greta Pace talks to Maltese P1 Pilot Aaron Ciantar about Chaudron’s involvement this year, both as a team and as boatbuilders with their increasingly popular high powered boats. The 2007 season was an eventful one for you, both as a team and as manufacturers; how did you feel about being part of two teams? Being part of two teams was not easy as at the end of the day the two Chaudrons were competitors and both teams wanted to win. However the 41 footer was also ours and naturally was more competitive than our 33 footer. We offered our support as if Racing Project was our own team, we are obviously extremely proud of what we built ourselves. With Chaudron 2, your 33 footer, did you feel that you had a good shot at the championship last year? We started the season in Malta with rough seas; just as in previous years and so the Chaudron 41 and other large boats had an advantage over our 33. The power potential
was still there and we probably would have had a good shot at the championship if not for the technical problems that plagued us. In the UK Z-Drive problems kept us back in two races and we never really recovered from that. We always knew the title was a little difficult to achieve as we could never overtake the 41. What sort of support did you offer Angelo Tedeschi’s team throughout the 2007 championship apart from selling him his 41-foot Chaudron? Since we had built the boat, it was in our interest to see that everything worked well throughout the season. I tested the boat myself before the season started and later on we were always there to solve any small technical problems that his mechanics could not figure out. In Malta for example, we
had to take apart the Z-Drive for repairs and wherever we raced we always parked next to each other to make sure that we were always there. Even with regards to keeping to rules and regulations, we always discussed things with Angelo to make sure he was in check; in fact he admitted that he received excellent support from us during a recent interview. How did it feel when Tedeschi’s team won the championship? Our boat winning was extremely prestigious for the Chaudron brand, especially when considering that this was a brand new, recently created boat that did so well. Personally you always wish it was you on the podium as a driver but we definitely celebrated Tedeschi’s win as it cemented the success of our boats in P1. Continued on Page 2...
In September last year a group of individuals sharing a love for powerboat racing managed to put together the first ever national powerboat race on the Maltese shores in St.Pauls Bay. With the help of the RYA a major international organisation, one of the top in the field, the race was run over two days and was both very well organised and well attended. On the back of this success, in January this year the organising committee of this race decided to set up The MPA National Powerboat Championship for 2008 and therefore formed the Malta Powerboat Association. The association’s members wanted to make it very clear that their primary aim is to promote powerboat racing in Malta. Their other objectives, though, also include encouraging, promoting and assisting Maltese nationals to race; to encourage and train all powerboat users in Malta to use their boats safely and finally to promote the Maltese islands and show what they can offer to powerboat users. Even though not explicitly stated, we have come to understand that the Association is also helping to promote
local boats, in fact most competitors shall be participating with Chaudrons, Speedcrafts and other local powerboats. The Malta Powerboat Association’s first major activity is organising a MPA National Powerboat Championship in the form of a series of 6 races. Boats shall be grouped in classes depending on their length and power and at time to going to print around 26 teams had registered their interest in participating. The races will be run under the professional guidance and under international safely rules of the RYA. The RYA officials will in turn train MPA race officials. The Association has amassed over 120 members and counting. The 6 races shall be spread over the warm months, starting in March and ending in September and will all be held off St. Paul’s Bay. The MPA is also affiliated with the MPF, UIM and RYA The MPA is kindly using Beachaven in Xemxija as their clubhouse, and anyone wanting more info can contact Francis on franciscc50@ hotmail.com or 9949 6758, beachaven87@hotmail.com or visit www.mpa.com.mt.
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AARON TO PILOT RACING PROJECT ... From Page 1 We have been hearing rumours about the team set up for the 2008 championship. Can you finally reveal the whole picture? For 2008 we will be amalgamating Chaudron team with Tedeschi’s Racing Project. Although we will be racing under the name Racing Project, the team will have both the Italian and the Maltese flag and will be sponsored by the Casino at Portomaso. When Tedeschi approached me about racing with him I insisted on keeping the Maltese flag and Tedeschi understood its importance and agreed. I will be driver for Racing Project while Tedeschi will be throttleman, with the third team member still to be confirmed. This year Audrienne will not be in the driving seat but will be part of the support team. We will be racing the Chaudron 41 with the same setup as last year. Issue 01 • January 2008
We know that the 41 footer you were building for your own team is to be sold as a pleasure boat, can you give us some more details about this sale? While we originally started building the second 41 for our team, Tedeschi contacted me about amalgamating our teams and at the same time someone contacted us about buying the 41 footer as a pleasure boat. To fulfill the requirements for the Supersport class all boats have to be production models, so selling this 41 helped ensure our eligibility. Although participating in P1 is obviously a huge ex-
pense, the Chaudron brand is now known worldwide. How has P1 participation affected you as a company? During the last four years the Chaudron name has grown tremendously. We started out as a small and little known company that gradually earned international recognition. We have had enquiries from as far as the U.S about the 41, however such a big boat is a bit of a logistical nightmare to transport which naturally slows down the process. We have regular enquiries from all over Europe and have recently sold a 33 footer in Belgium to be used as a pleasure boat. Our site gets thousands of hits daily, with the amount of people logging on during P1 reaching
astronomical numbers. Our 41 footer winning the 2007 title was very prestigious for our company and the interest in our boats has definitely grown. What will become of your 2006/7 boat, Chaudron 2? Will it still run in P1? Belgian Benjamin Van Riet, who last year raced with Limmi Offshore Racing as navigator has bought our Chaudron 2 with the aim of forming his own team and racing in P1. The new team will be racing under the Maltese flag so there will be more local representation to look out for. Do you plan to return to P1 with your own team in 2009? Yes, in 2009 we hope to
return with our very own team which was what we had originally planned for this year. However during the buildup to the 2008 season we were very busy keeping up with the many enquiries and building the boats that were ordered, so we did not really have much time to concentrate on our own boat. Tedeschi would not take no for an answer, especially after I went up to Anzio to take the 41 through its paces and see what it was capable of. Tedeschi feels that after winning last year’s championship, everyone will be out to beat Racing Project and so it was essential that the boat is pushed to its limits, something he feels confident that I can do well.
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LOCAL Bank of Valletta Spring Series Due to the forthcoming March 8th elections, the RMYC have rescheduled the Bank of Valletta Spring Series. Races 1 & 2 will now be held on the 16th March, whilst races 3 & 4 will be held on the 6th April 2008. This year’s races will be a mixture of Coastal and Cans races. Global Capital Gozo Weekend Regatta The RMYC is organising another Gozo weekend regatta starting on the 29th March. With Monday 31st March being a public holiday, this weekend could turn out to be a long and very popular event, as was that in 2007. This year’s event is again being sponsored by Global Capital plc.
This popular weekend event has now become a well established regatta on the local sailing calendar, with as much emphasis on the social and family side of things as well as the sailing. To date, the organisers have strived to have something new and different every year. This year’s programme promises to follow the same trend. The organisers have chosen to host the event between the 5th and 8th September, taking advantage of a long weekend. Whilst the itinerary is not yet concluded, the weather at that time of the year may allow for some more adventurous events than in the past. More information will be made available in due course here & on www.medyachtsales.com
Double Handed Round Malta Race The RMYC has announced that this year’s double handed round Malta race has been moved to the 20th April 2008. Beneteau Cup 2008 in September Barely three months since the 2007 edition of the Beneteau Cup, Mediterranean Yacht Sales, who organise the event under the auspices of the Beneteau Sailing Association, are already making plans for the 2008 edition.
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FOREIGN Marc Pajot at the head of a new French America’s Cup challenge The AFP news agency announced last Friday that a new French syndicate has lodged a challenge to compete in the forthcoming 33rd America’s Cup. Marc Pajot is acting as CEO of the “French Spirit” challenge based in the city of Saint-Tropez. The “French Spirit” syndicate is confirming this information. The founding members of the new French challenger have been working for quite some time gathering talents and putting together the essential structures to set up a performing team. However, given the state of uncertainty regarding the immediate future of the next match, the management of the challenge wish to refrain from giving any further information about the development of the operations until the current litigation between BMW Oracle/GGYC and Alinghi/SNG is settled.
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Joyon reclaims solo record Cheered and warmly welcomed by a mostly French crowd, his family and previous record holder Ellen MacArthur, Francis Joyon reclaimed his fastest solo yachtsman round the world record on Sunday 20th January at 00h39’58. At the age of 51, this was Joyon’s second recordbreaking solo world circumnavigation in a multihull, shattering MacArthur’s record by an impressive 14 days, 44 minutes and 27 seconds. It is truly an incredible performance: while he thought it was possible to bring the time down to below 70 days (the time to beat was 71 days and 14 hours), the sailor from Locmariaquer in Southern Brittany has brought it down to below 60 days and even to below 58 days. On board IDEC, Francis Joyon covered more than 26 400 nautical miles at the astonishing average speed of 19.09 knots. Francis Joyon also becomes the only solo sailor
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POWERBOAT P1 - NEWS ROUNDUP P1 2008 Calendar announced January’s announcement of the Powerboat P1 2008 calendar is proof that P1 is growing rapidly, with the introduction of five new venues including its inaugural Grand Prix in the Middle East and first ever French and Spanish Grand Prix of the Sea. Although Malta will not be the season opening location, mostly in hope of better weather conditions, the local Grand Prix is still very much on the cards. The Powerboat P1 village will be operating from the 6th to the 8th of June, with a new layout and exciting events coupled to the P1 Grand Prix in Malta. The following is the 2008 Provisional Calendar: May 9/10/11
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will be racing a brand new Skater 399, rigged with Chief engines and Arneson surface drives in the Evolution class. Powerboat Champion, Pete Little to race for Sunseeker Multiple World and European powerboat champion, Pete Little, will race for Sunseeker Sales Group this season as throttleman, alongside driver Andy Wilby. Pete replaces Gavin Brown, who has emigrated with his family to Australia, and together with Andy aims to push Sunseeker to a podium position in the Supersport class. “Pete and Andy will form one of the most exciting driver line-ups of 2008,” stated Dominic Byrne, Managing Director of Sunseeker Sales Group. “Pete’s abilities as a professional racer are extremely well known within the
powerboating arena and we are delighted to be welcoming him to the team. Both Pete and Andy are extremely talented, professional and competitive racers and together they will concentrate on our challenge for the championship.” KPMG Economic study shows positive impact for Malta Malta benefits from the Powerboat P1 World Championship to the tune of €2million and its international standing and reputation is enhanced by the sport’s growing worldwide media coverage, according to a recent economic impact assessment undertaken by KPMG. The study, commissioned in June 2007 estimated that around 800 persons visited Malta specifically for the ’07 race weekend, with requirements
for at least 4,000 hotel nights. The report concludes that future growth in tourism for the Island has excellent potential as a result of the event which is now one of the most regular and established on the P1 calendar. Outerlimits Powerboats unveil OSG’s SV-43 Following the racing successes of the Outerlimits SV-40, Outerlimits Powerboats has created the new SV-43, unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show. The boat was designed and built for Giancarlo Cangiano, Team Owner of P1 Evolution Class contenders OSG Racing, to boost the Italian outfit’s pursuit of the 2008 World Championship title. “We gained much in our first year of racing in Europe,” said Mike Fiore,
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on tive edge in the cockpit” states Fiore. “He and Giancarlo will prove that our low-profile, petrol fuelled, Mercury Racingpowered hull can out-perform anyone in the Evolution class!” The corresponding power will also evolve as Mercury Racing is again teaming with Outerlimits for a power-to-weight package to accommodate the new boat. The European certified EU662 engines with NXT1 drives were introduced in 2007 and, according to Mercury Racing President, Fred Kiekhaefer, “Outerlimits and Powerboat P1 offered a great way to show the world an emissions compliant powerhouse.”
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COLLINS STEWART LONDON BOAT SHOW The 54th London Boat Show at Excel was overall a very successful show with good feedback from both exhibitors and visitors and only a 2% decrease in attendance since last year, despite competition from the Earls Court Boat Show. With 127,000 visiting the Show at Excel and only around 50,000 attending the Earls Court event, it seems that for the time being the Excel Show is the main London event for most. Andrew Williams, Managing Director of National Boat Shows (NBS) comments: “This year’s Show has been a huge success and we’re delighted at the positive feedback we have received. Since our London event ended in 2007, we have worked extremely hard to
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PERSHING 72
Powerboat of the Year in over 50ft category Sunseeker 43 Superhawk trumps in 40ft plus The four winners of the European Powerboat Awards 2008 were announced during a celebratory gala during the boot Düsseldorf boat show (19th to 27th January 2008). The winners were chosen by seven leading European powerboat magazines from amongst 90 recently launched motorboats and motoryachts and divided into four different categories according to length. Safety, workmanship, driving characteristics, handling performance, room layout, price/ performance ratio and, last but not least, appearance are
examined thoroughly. The following are the category winners: · Up to 30 ft: Goldfish 30SC · Up to 40 ft: Fjord 40 Open · Up to 50 ft: Sunseeker 43 Superhawk · 50 ft and more: Pershing 72 In the occasion of an elegant gala dinner organized by Delius Klasing, in front of over 300 distinguished guests the Pershing founder and Chairman, Tilli Antonelli, with great joy collected the prize. With a radically new hull profile, fruit of the endless creativeness of yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni, and continuous consultation with the Chair-
Pershing 72 man of Pershing Tilli Antonelli, Pershing 72’ presents herself as a forerunner from every point of view.Advanced technology is paramount on this new model, starting with the exclusive glass partition between cockpit and upper salon which slides away making it possible to transform the interior and exterior into a single area. The night area, split into three cabins and three bath-
rooms, stands out for the sophisticated comfort of the full beam master cabin, which is amazingly bright and sunny thanks to two special openview windows offering spectacular sea views. The furnishings and finishes, the seating and leather ceiling panels were all designed in partnership with prestigious company Poltrona Frau. With twin 1823 hp MTU
Common Rail engines combined with an Arneson drive, this model can reach speeds of up to 45 knots, while keeping a trim guaranteeing perfect comfort, satisfying the sporting spirit of the Pershing brand. The “European Powerboat of the Year” award is yet more evidence of how the market continues to affirm Pershing’s position as one of the leaders in international yachting.
COMET 52 RS
is European Yacht of the Year over 14 m Journalists from eleven European magazines have elected their favourite yachts, after they had evaluated, measured, tested and discussed all the criteria of the nominated ships. The accolade “European Yacht of the Year” has an exemplary function as inspiration for the shipyards, never to pause in their ambition to build fascinating sailboats. Members of the magazines Badnyt in Denmark, Voile Magazine in France, Batnytt in Sweden, Fare Vela in Italy, Seilas in Norway, Swissboat Yachting in Switzerland, Waterkampioen in The Netherlands, Yacht in Germany, Yachting World in England, Yacht Revue in Austria and Yate in Spain voted for yachts in five categories.
The Winners: · Up to 10 m: Sun Fast 3200 · Up to 12 m: Sunbeam 34 · Up to 14 m: Sly 42 · 14 m up: Comet 52 RS · Multihulls: Dragonfly 35 During the gala dinner, Massimo and Flavia Gurdigli collected the prize for the Comet 52. The design by Andrea Vallicelli and Alessandro Nazareth was the winner in the over 40 foot category. The boat was tested in Barcelona, with journalists appreciating her design, cutting-edge lines, unusual interior layout, and sailing performance. Thanks to testers’ competence and technical preparation, the much-desired recognition, truly an “Oscar” in the boating industry, had already been assigned in the past to an
The Comet 52 RS; Comet are represented locally by Esprit Yachting
other Comar Yachts boat - the Comet 45S which today is one of the most interesting boats on the cruiser-racer scene with many important titles won to prove it such as the Comet 45S Libertine’s victory of the Giraglia Rolex Cup just to name one. In 2008 yet another wellmerited recognition joins Comar Yachts’ prize record, the largest completely made-inItaly sailboat shipyard.
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Sealine International was delighted to receive the ultimate accolade for their innovative SC35 Sports Cruiser. At an awards ceremony held at Claridges Hotel in London, this spacious 35 foot sports convertible was awarded the top prize for best sports cruiser under 45 feet. Voted on by the editorial teams of the UK’s leading Motor boating titles – Motor Boats Monthly and Motor Boat and Yachting – the SC35 was seen as the outstanding winner of its category. The judges were looking for “the best combination of fun, style, practicality
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DUFOUR 485 GRAND’ LARGE GLASTRON GT209 Less than one year after introducing the flagship of their fleet, the Dufour 525 Grand’ Large, Dufour Yachts of La Rochelle, France have launched the new Dufour 485 Grand’ Large, a sophisticated ocean cruiser aimed at the more upmarket, demanding clientele. Both models share the innovative modern, fresh approach to cruising-in-style from the
Italian designers Umberto Felci & Patrick Roseo: clean, uncluttered deck lines, generous cockpit with an aft sunbathing deck ideal for Mediterranean or Caribbean sailing, an opening transom with stowage garage and the ubiquitous plomb bow with retractable bowsprit which has become the signature of Dufour big ships. Below deck, the interior
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LCD displays at the main helm, and two G120 screens at the flybridge helm. Both helm areas are equipped with two ST70 instruments, with an additional ST70 in the crew quarters. Raymarine's G-Series features the GPM400 processor module, a built-in high capacity hard drive that is said to offer 10 times the processing speed of conventional marine electronics, providing PC-like performance. The electronics company's RAY240 VHF, with automatic Digital Selective Calling, and AIS250, which uses a VHF splitter to integrate with a VHF antenna, have also been fitted on the new Sunseeker.
VERY PROMISING START FOR THE NEW FIRST 45 “LADY COURIER”. The first races took place in La Trinite Sur Mer over the weekend February 9th and 10th 2008. Following the launching of the First 45 straight from the factory that took place at the beginning of February, “Lady Courier” was delivered from Lorient to La Trinite the day before the start of the Spring regattas. Here is some early feedback after the two races, held in an 8 - 12 knots True Wind Speed. Philippe Briand, designer: “I have been impressed by the performances and the potential, especially upwind. We started the two races at the pin end to the lee of the
fleet and after a few minutes we were leading having crossed all the fleet. We rounded the weather mark first in both of the two races. The helm is smooth, precise, and you can feel the boat accelerating with each puff, heeling slightly making the aft chine skimming the water surface.” Gery Trentesaux, Skipper: “Compared to my previous First 44.7, I am impressed. Build quality looked great and I did like the comfort and the new interior design, even though I am quite a conservative person by nature! The cockpit layout is more efficient for the crew to work. The
upwind performance is impressive in this wind range, despite non overlapping headsails. She is a well planned yacht! I am very confident with the performance, especially in medium and strong winds. This will give the boat better results in offshore races than the First 44.7. Congratulations to all the First 45 design team! You have done a great job.”
WINS IN CROATIA
Beneteau First 50 – Patrizia - won the prestigious Jabuka 2007 regatta in Croatia against strong competition and storm north-easterlies. Luka Dogan, a professional skipper on Patrizia during the charter season, talks about his personal view and comments about yet another victory for Beneteau yachts. “Finally,on the opportunity to check out this luxurios sailing machine on a real race came along, and when?………in the famous Jabuka regatta which is surely one of the most demanding races in the Croatian Sailing calendar.” “Our mindset was to beat everybody, we had high hopes before the race. At the end we did win but this was not an easy task. We have learned once again that it takes knowledge, sailing culture and special state of mind to achieve top results, which need to be coupled by a strong effort and
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a fine boat. In our case Patricia, the new Beneteau First 50 performed above our expectations - Beneteau shipyard has done a fantastic job. Conditions were difficult, race organizers had to postpone the start due to bad weather, and in the end they shortened the course too in order to minimize the danger of sailing in open waters in real winter conditions - with gusts of over 40 knots temperatures were close to zero. But we managed to keep the pace with the favourites, and with the carbon hulls – the First 50 has performed as a real "beast" produced to fulfill high level accomodation demands while leaving the top racing boats behind - It's a real IRC machine capable of racing against special carbon racing boats like the GP42. The Cruiser/racer concept has been confirmed once again – with the First 50 it is moving forward to a higher level.”
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THE NEW RIVIERA 4400SY: SOON IN MALTA The 4400SY is the latest member of Riviera’s European styled Sports Yacht family to be launched and will be available in Malta in April this year. The 50 foot Sports Yacht with a large electric hard top is powered by twin Volvo IPS 600 engines complete with the revolutionary joystick control, EVC system and trip control software. The 4400SY has two large cabins with ensuite heads both with separate shower. The enormous saloon opens out onto the cockpit, creating a large entertainment area on one level. There is ample space for sunbathing on the foredeck and also on the sun lounge in the cockpit.
AZIMUT 103S WINS AWARD
Best custom yacht over 70ft at Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2008
The Azimut 103S won the prestigious award for “Best Custom Yacht over 70 feet” in London at the Motor Boat of the Year Award 2008 assigned by nautical magazines Motor Boats Monthly and Motor Boat & Yachting during the Gala Dinner at the Claridge’s Hotel in London. The Prize was awarded after careful technical assessment by the jury who chose the Azimut 103S as a “craft which seems to have it all –a hard top with a sunroof and a flybridge, a top speed of 33 knots, agile handling and a cool, comfortable design both inside and out”. “We are honoured to receive this Prize for Motor Boat of the Year 2008” – commented
Federico Martini, Azimut Yachts CEO. – “The Azimut 103S the flagship of the S range, launched worldwide last March, in Dubai, is a yacht which emphazises the best features of the S line. The award recognizes the important project of a model which offers the owner and his guests freedom and intimacy through layout innovative solutions, exclusive interior and exterior design, use of luxury materials.” The year 2008 begins with yet another great success story for this Italian company as they prepare to launch at the 2nd Yachting Gala on June 28 in Viareggio Marina, the new model in the flybridge range, Azimut 70.
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The specifications include generator, air-conditioning, wet bar with refrigerator in the cockpit, fully equipped kitchen including crockery, LCD TV and audio/visual entertainment system. Rivera’s high level of finish and safety standards are clearly evident throughout the boat. The use of infusion moulding and the IPS system gives the 4400SY an incredible performance and ease of handling. The 4400SY contains a host of innovations and new technologies that stretch the boundaries of safety and comfort. The boat will be available for viewing in Malta in mid-April.
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Beneteau First 355 Year: 1992. Limited European Edition. Interior designed by Philip Starch, still very fresh looking - 3 cabins, 1 head. Good sail wardrobe inc new main sail; electric fridge; new ‘06 interior upholstery; new Simrad Autopilot and batteries. Price: EUR 68,000 Elan 36 LOA: 10,94m, Beam: 3,59m, Powered by Yanmar 3GM30. 3 Spacious cabins with 6/7 berths. Teak interiorand Teak deck. Full instrumentation (Autohelm). Built by ELAN Marine, Slovenia in 1997 and designed by the world-famous designer Rob Humphreys. Equipped with complete sails and spinnaker kit. Valletta registered and VAT paid. ELAN 36 is an exceptionally fast and easily helmed yacht (won several races). Pontoon included. Price: EUR 74,540
Princess 410 (1994) Airconditioned, 3KVA generator, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, saloon. Extended bathing platform, hydraulic gangway. 2X 380HP Volvo Penta, 855 hrs. Includes Garmin GPS Plotter, Autopilot and Shipmate VHF. Price: EUR 188,000 Shuttlecraft Overall length: 14’6”, Beam: 7’3”, Capacity: 5 per (with 2-seater Jet Ski attached), Ski. Standard features: SC Upholstery and Graphics, Bilge Pump, Battery Plate, Non Skid Decking, Stainless Steel hardware and grab handles ratches strap. Reduced to sell. Price: EUR 4,650
M&Na Trading Co. Ltd. Triq il-Kaccatur, Qormi - Malta Tel: (+356) 2149 4440, Fax: +356 2148 9352 - Mobile: +356 7949 2638, www.mnamarine.com - info@mnamarine.com
RMC Swing Thruster
30-50% more power with patented ”swing” bow and stern thruster A propeller transforms engine power into thrust, which in turn, overcomes the boat’s resistance and moves it in the required direction, fully in accordance with the laws of nature. But now, when RMC introduce a complete range of the patented swing bow and stern thruster designed and developed in Sweden
– the Swing Thruster – it’s time to think again. With the RMC Swing Thruster, you get 30-50% greater efficiency, low sound level and minimal cavitation. And last but not least, it does not require a tunnel through the hull, which reduces boat speed. All parts are manufactured to the highest marine quality standards. Joystick and foot pedals are available as accessories. Radio controls will
YACHT LINE
C52 - C46 - C42
CRUISER LINE
become available during 2008. The different RMC Swing Thruster models are suitable for 25-85 foot boats. Please contact AC Marine for further information.
fall in features, making it wholly appropriate for all sailing and powerboating up to ‘offshore’ level. BR1 is a highly effective and versatile range providing the benefits of a lightweight fabric with a fully effective hydrophilic coating which ensures the degree of breathability suitable for more relaxed times on the water, when there’s little threat of severe conditions over a prolonged period. Despite the attractive price points, BR1 kit is strong on features to provide ease of movement, comfort and security. Please contact RLR for further information.
C35 - C30 - S32 - S26
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Elan Impression 434 Many extras including electric windows, bow thruster, all electronics including GPS. Radar, Cruiser pack etc. Price: EUR198,000
Sealine 28’ LOA: 8.4m, Beam 3.1m. Extras include: Trailer, 6 berth, 2 showers, toilet, new fridge, 2 V6 engines and 2 auxiliary batteries, oven, grill, hob all gas. Hot and cold water, battery charger, electricity winch, telescopic davits...Price: EUR 36,340
New Mastervolt Charge Master range
New from Musto: BR2 & BR1
Recent research at Musto showed that while the sharp end of performance sailing continues to seek ever higher standards of performance, 90% of cruising – and many racing – sailors are happy to choose their weather and proceed at a comfortable 6-7 knots. As a result Musto went to the technical fabric industry and came back with two new breathable fabrics which will completely satisfy the market’s needs – and at prices which are hard to resist. The styling of the new BR2 and BR1 ranges prove that the discerning customer still gets the colours, the design details and the high quality construction and finish which always distinguish the Musto brand. BR2 is simply the best protection one can buy in a non-GORE-TEX® range of foul weather clothing. It is a 2-layer, microporous membrane fabric, developed exclusively for Musto. The fabric is waterproof, has higher breathability than any other products of similar price, as well as outstanding durability – so often the shortcoming of some ‘budget’ breathables. In Musto’s BR2 range, you will find no short-
3488 Avanti Command Bridge Two fully-instrumented helm stations, large self-bailing cockpit, transform platform, VHF radio, digital depth sounder, and trim tabs. The salon offers large cabin windows. There are two double private lockable berths, private head, with separate shower, four-place dinette and a fulllyequipped galley This boat is built for speed and rough water handling capability. Too many extras to mention, but it does come complete with Hot and Cold airconditioning in all rooms, its own trailer, generator, GPS, etc. Price: EUR 128,000
Key Largo 36 - 28 - 26 - 22 - 20
Mastervolt’s range of battery chargers for the marine market is strengthened with the introduction of a brand new generation of chargers the ”ChargeMaster Range” to complement the existing IVO and Mass ranges. The range consists of six robust and reliable chargers, especially developed for all battery systems onboard medium-sized yachts. These compact chargers can charge three battery sets simultaneously with a charge efficiency of over 90%. The design allows quick and easy installation of the chargers via secure connections. A large, clear LCD display provides information on the charge current, charge voltage and charge phase for all three battery sets. The ChargeMaster provides boat builders and installers with a charger suitable for every system, and one which is also ready for the monitoring systems of the future. The sophisticated design is thought through, down to the smallest details ‘captive fixing’ screws for the electrical connections prevent the possibility of fixings lost into the bilge. The electrical connection box is designed to ensure quick and safe installation. The ChargeMaster functions
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Dorado 36 - 26 - 22
anywhere and anytime, is easy to connect to shore or generator power. Autoranging guarantees batteries will be charged between 90V and 265V and 50 and 60Hz inputs. 3-Stage Plus technology ensures a reliable and complete charge. Monitoring and control is made easy by the brightly-lit LCD display and MasterBus connection. Batteries are charged fully and safely, resulting in longer battery life. The ChargeMaster range consists of two 12V chargers (70 and 100A) and four 24V chargers (40, 60, 80, 100A). The range will soon be extended with battery chargers for smaller motor and sailing yachts. Each ChargeMaster is supplied with a free temperature sensor for the main battery. Strand Marine and Autosystems are local agents for Mastervolt.
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New EVINRUDE E-TEC 300 HP outboard engine Caring For Wood BRP’s newest addition to the 2008 Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine line is now available at Evinrude dealerships worldwide. With 3.4 liters of displacement, the engine offers more torque, lowend power and top speed than similar competitive two and four stroke outboard engines. This additional power allows boaters to plane heavy loads, pull skiers, wake boarders or tubers better than ever before. Additional torque is particularly beneficial for boating in high altitude areas and in hot climates. The Evinrude E-TEC 300-hp
wraps a big block two-stroke direct injection power plant in a compact, lightweight design that provides more performance than competitive engines at the same horsepower. An amazing high power to low weight ratio provides a host of advantages including greater fuel efficiency, less draft for improved boat handling, faster boat planing, and less stress on the structural integrity of the boat transom. One of the biggest benefits of the unique Evinrude E-TEC technology is increased fuel economy and extended boating range. Performance testing has
shown that the new 300-hp engine can deliver as much as 35-40-percent improvement in fuel economy and 50-percent improvement in oil consumption when compared to traditional electronic fuel injection (EFI) models.
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With the summer season soon upon why not2008 refresh Issue 01 us • January your brightwork with International’s premium Schooner varnish? Schooner combines the very best of classic varnish craftsmanship with the newest technology to create a high gloss finish with a traditional warm golden colour. It contains UV filters to screen the sun’s damaging rays for remarkable durability. Schooner is a premium quality Tung
Oil varnish with excellent UV protection, a rich golden colour and deep gloss. Schooner is water resistant, is silky and therefore easy to apply and has superior self-levelling properties. So protect your wood and keep it looking beautiful throughout the coming season by choosing International’s Schooner. For trade enquiries contact MacMed Limited on Tel 21824101/4 or email, info@macmed.com.mt
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Bavaria 31 Cruiser 2008 model , new boat for delivery in Spring/Summer 2008 , owners version with 2 cabins with 6 berths and a very bright and airy saloon having 5opening deck hatches Bavaria 40 Cruiser - Ready for delivery June and 6 large opening 2008,Large twin wheel cockpit with electrically windows. Elvstrom operated transom and bathing platform, 6berths in Sobstad sails, Ray- 3cabins, 2heads & showers, large galley with both marine electronics, a microwave and gas oven, 8opening deck hatches Bavaria 38 Cruiser - 2008 Volvo Penta diesel 10opening windows, 4hull portlights, A lot of ventiModel, 3 cabin version, Volvo 40hp engine. Price from lation ideal for the meditereanean climate, powered diesel engine, full electronic equipment, €55,378 exVAT by a Volvo 55hp diesel engine. First demo boat Price €91,000 ex.VAT available in Malta beginning April. Price including VAT & delivered to Malta €120,000
Dehler 39 Volvo D1-30 with Flex-o-Fold folding prop. 2 cabin version with 1 head (including hot & cold water) and L shaped galley. Boat comes extensively equipped and ready to sail. Price €186,100 ex VAT Limited Edition version €230,600 ex VAT.
Elan 36 Built 1996 with Teak Deck, Teak Cockpit Table, Lead Keel, Autohelm Tridata and Wind, ST4000 autopilot, electric windlass with 50m anchor chain, GPS, Shore power, battery charger, extra battery. Sails include Perfromance Main and Genoa, Spinnaker with spinnaker kit. Price €74,500 VAT paid.
First35s5 Limited European Ed. 3 cabins, 1 head, full set of cruising sails including spinnaker, new rigging, new Simrad autopilot, new main sail, new anchor and chain, new interior upholstery etc. €69,400 vat paid & Malta registered.
Dehler 47 European Boat of the Year 2003 Volvo D2-55 with Flex-o-Fold folding prop. Equipment includes North Sails, Raymarine wind, speed, depth and chartplotter. 6 Harken winches3 cabin version with 2 head (including hot & cold water) and L-shaped or Longitudinal galley. Price €379,500 ex VAT. BENETEAU OCEANIS 351 - owners version, BAVARIA 48 Exclusive MK2-2002 model, Twin accomodation includes 6berths in 2separate wheel large cockpit, Owners version with 3 cabin cabins and comfortable saloon, large heads layout each with ensuite head and shower, Furlwith separate shower, powered by a new ing Mast tall rig version, Lead keel, Volvo Diesel Yanmar 40hp engine from 2007, all new equipment include bow thruster, GPS plotter, engine with auto variable pitch propellor,loaded autopilot, LCD TV, DVD player, Electric anchor with extras including electric genoa winches, Livol water maker. One fastidious owner from windlass, furling mast, New sails etc. Very good condition ideal as a starter family cruising new and immaculate . Vat Paid. Save 45%on replacement price, Must be seen. boat, VAT paid €69,500.
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13.70m (45ft) Bavaria 44 Exclusive, 1997 model, Foreign owned and registered but VAT paid and lying in Malta, Full extras for round the world short handed cruising, teak deck, Furlin mast, lead keel, bow thruster. Excellent condition, ready for world cruising. €130,000.00
Tel: (+356) 2132 2307 / 2143 6939 / 2743 6939 Mobile: (+356) 9949 5164 / 9988 3091 Fax: (+356) 2142 3866 / 2132 2307 E Mail: bavaria@acmmalta.com WEB: www.acmmalta.com / www.bavariayacht-bau.com
Dehler 44 European Boat of the Year 2006/07 Volvo D2-40 with Flex-o-Fold folding prop. Equipment includes North Sails, Raymarine wind, speed, depth and chartplotter. 6 Harken winches, mainsheet traveller system and genoa tracks. 3 cabin version with 2 head (including hot & cold water) and L-shaped or Longitudinal galley. Price €269,000 ex VAT.
Jeanneau 30
Built 1976, LOA-9m, Beam-3m, Draft-1.45m, Engine Yanmar 2GM20F (2004). Full instrumentation including AUTOHELM ST2000 Autopilot (2003),NASA Log (2002),NASA Depthfinder (2002),Simrad Chart Plotter,ICOM VHF (2002,Compass. Sails include Spinnaker c/w pole, Asymetric Spinnaker (2003),Mainsail (2005) with Lazy Jacks and mainsail cover and furling Genoa. Price €26,100
1, Lexi Appts, Triq Carlo Darmanin, Mosta t: 79 596 596 / 79 440 683 f: 21 420 026 e: info@dehlermalta.com
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21 /23, Msida Rd, Gzira GZR03 - Malta. 4EL s &AX s % MAIL INFO NAUTICA COM MT www.nautica.com.mt * Registered: Valletta /Vat Paid
New Mast Pro harness
The secure alternative to the Bosun’s Chair Spinlock’s latest Mast Pro harness has evolved from a climbing harness. The Mast Pro is the only harness to be designed for mast ascent and working at height in the marine environment. Key features are the ergonomically shaped waistbelt with neoprene sleeved adjustment buckles in marine grade stainless steel. The Mastpro features extra-wide leg straps for added comfort, and most importantly these are covered in ultra tough IBQ Cordura to prevent abrasion that can dangerously weaken an unprotected harness.
The harness belt also includes profiled attachments for multitools and the Spinlock tripping spike. Introducing the new harness, Spinlock director Chris Hill describes why the Mast Pro harness is a safer solution for ascending the mast: “Unlike the usual ‘Bosun’s Chair’ you can climb and manoeuvre much more safely, the construction and materials are carefully selected for its intended use, it is fully CE approved, and you can’t fall out of it! � Spinlock harnesses are available from RLR.
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BAVARIA 29 SPORT
PRINCESS 415 F/B
Built 1986, L.O.A. 61ft ENGINE:
Built 2006 L.O.A. 30ft ENGINES: 2 X
Built 1988, L.O.A. 42’ 6� ENGINES: 2 x
1 X 140HP Volvo Penta MD70 (Diesel) PRICE: Eur208,000 Negotiable*
225HP Volvo Penta (Petrol) (Eng. Hrs. 9.5hrs) comprehensive inventory. PRICE: Lm40, 000 (Eur93, 175) *
358 HP Volvo Penta, well kept and fully equipped + pontoon berth. PRICE: Lm60, 000 (Eur139, 762) *
MONTE FINO 68 Built 1999 L.O.A. 68ft ENGINE: 2 x 800HP Caterpillers (Eng. Hrs.1600) NAIAD hydraulic stabilizers PRICE: Eur1,100,000 Negotiable *
SEALINE 310 AMBASSADOR Built: 1997 L.O.A. 31.5ft Engines: 2 x 150HP Volvo Penta AQAD 31 Accom: Sleeps 6 in 2 cabin and saloon + bathroom. Price: Eur89,500 Negotiable.*
DUFOUR 29 sailing yacht Built 1967, with new 21HP NANI engine, various sails, navigational instruments etc. PRICE: Lm 8, 500 (Eur19, 800) *
AGENTS FOR:
Arvor 25 2001, Mercruiser 220hp 4.2 litre diesel Price: â‚Ź 48,500
Comet 36 Year: LOA 10.7m; Issue2002; 01 • January 2008 Beam 3.57m; Full instrumentaion ₏ 140,000
Beneteau First 355 1992; 3 cabins and one head. Limited European Edition Price: â‚Ź 68,716
Boston Whaler Mantauk 17 de lux 1987; Yamaha outboards 140 HP – year 2002 Price: ₏ 12,112
Elan Power 35 2006 - 2 x Volvo D4 - 260Hp Very low hours (approx 50), and mantained to very high standards. Price: â‚Ź 240,000
Elan Power 42 2007; Twin Volvo Penta D6 HP350 Price: â‚Ź 430,000
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Speedcraft 38 Built 1993, commissioned 1994. Refit 2004/ 05. Price: â‚Ź 68,716
Moody 44 Hull 1993 commissioned 1995; GRP Hull. 4 cabins, well equipped. Price: ÂŁ119,950
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Sunseeker Manhattan 56 2000; MAN Diesel 581 kW (790 HP). Price: ÂŁ420,000
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Bayliner Cierra Sunbridge Carver 396 Main Street, St Paul’s Bay 2455 2000; Twin 79732783 Cummins 370B diesel Tel: 21 573 278 • Mob: 1989; OMC Cobra 235HP Inboard inboards (overhauled in 2002) Price: £155,000 Price: ₏ 18,500
SPORT YACHTS
Farr 40 2001; Steering weel, Carbon mast w/ hydraulic mastjack, ready for regattas. Price: â‚Ź 135,000
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Nauticat 33 1986; Motorsailer 1 x 90 HP FORD LEHMAN 2722E 4-cylinder diesel Price: â‚Ź 110,000
cabins 4 heads Price: â‚Ź 2,050,000
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Hi Tec / 31 Speedbird Classic Riva Bavaria 42 1964; 2 x 350HP Petrol - Mercruiser 2 x Mercuiser V8 5.7 Lts w/Bravo2 2004; fully equipped inc liferaft Sterndrives; 2 cabins V8 Vortec Price: ₏ 150,000Main Street, St Paul’s Bay • Tel: 21 573 278 • Mob: 79732783 Price: ₏ 53,459 P.O.R.
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27 Technema - 30 - 30HT 70 - 33 - 33HT 2004; 2 X MAN Diesel 1300HP; 4 37 - 37HT - 42 - 42HT
Windy 9800 BWA Sealine S41 1988; 2 x 260hp Mercruiser 5.7l; Neoprene HypalonExtensively RIBS 14ft - 60ft 2001; 2 x Volvo Penta KAD 44p refurbished ÂŽ (EDC) HP 520 Stern Z Drive. DA SEMPRE GOMMONI Price: â‚ŹPER 39,000SEMPRE Price: ÂŁ156,000
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Melita Marine Group, Melita Marine Ltd (Head Office), Manoel Island Marina, Manoel Island, GZR 03, Malta Beneteau First 27.7 – 2003 Fast, responsive and fun to sail. This Beneteau First is in pristine condition and has been lovingly cared for. Complete with autopilot and wireless instruments. Price: EUR 50,000 Beneteau First 375 - 1987 3 cabin version with a single heads compartment. Hot and cold pressurised water. Electric windlass, bimini and sprayhood. This Beneteau First is still in excellent condition and well taken care of. Price: EUR 59,000 Feeling 1090 – 1990 Volvo 28hp invoard. VHF, Autopilot, GPS, Chartplotter, folding rigging, new standing rigging and many more extras. 3 cabin version with many more extras. 2 mainsails, 2 genoas & Spinnaker. Price: EUR 60,500
T: (+356) 2133 0982 F: (+356) 2131 4093 M: (+356) 9983 9304 E: info@melitamarinegroup.com W: www.melitamarinegroup.net
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Atlantic 17.2 m 1995 - x2 Volvo Penta 480 hp Price: €280,000
Ferretti 590 2005 - 2 x 1100 Hp MAN CR Price on request
Guy Couach 28m 2002 - x2 MTU 12v 2000 hp Price: €3,200,000
Fairline 31 ft 1989 - x2 Volvo Penta 400hp Price: Lm 42,000 VAT PAID
Ferretti 55 2005 - x2 MAN 900 hp Price: €1,200,000
Pershing 37 2006 - x2 Caterpillar 350 hp Price: €305,000
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Sealine 310 Ambassador 1997 - x2 Volvo Penta 150 hp Price: Stg 66,000
Beneteau First 30E – 1983 This performance cruiser has been well taken care of, with recently replaced mast, rigging and engine. Furling genoa, mainsail with lazy bag. Autopilot and many other extras. Price: EUR 35,000 Beneteau First 35s5 – 1992 Limited edition 3 cabin version. Volvo 28hp engine. Recently replaced rigging, upholstery and mainsail. Tender & 3.5hp outboard. Excellent condition & Always cared for. Price: EUR 63,000
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Mystic 60 1987 - Perkins 130 hp Price: Stg 248,000
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1993
EUR 207,300
Seaquest Prima 38
1999
EUR 115,000
Beneteau Monte Carlo 37- NEW Stylish and elegant, powered by twin Volvo 260hp inboards Mainand Street, St Paul’s Bay duoprop sterndrives. Many extras Tel: 21 573 278 • Mob: 79732783 including bowthruster, 20”LCD TV, DVD, radar/GPS/Chartplotter, cockpit grill & fridge. Price: EUR 217,000 + VAT
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Sea Ray 370 Sundancer-1995 Twin Cummins 306hp Turbo Diesels recently overhauled. Twin cabins. Excellent condition with Main Street, St Paul’s Bay • Tel: 21 573 278 • Mob: 79732783 many extras including generator, microwave and hydraulic transom platform. Price: EUR 152,000
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www.mecca-marine.com Larson 274 Cabrio – 2005
Practically brandMain new, Street, this family St Paul’s Bay • Tel: 21 573 278 • Mob: 79732783 cruiser is powered by a Volvo Penta 260hp inboard diesel. Extras include electric windlass, LCD TV, canvasses, VHF and Chartplotter. Price: EUR 75,000
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Fully Rigged. Includes Trailer. In good condition. Price: € 12,800 / Lm 5,500 Tax Paid Tel: 9987 3207
Built 1995. LOA 23.5, Beam 8.5. Engine 4.3 Mercruiser 205HP. This boat is very well kept. Winterising garage, Valletta registered. Inventory full: Canopies, Transom shower, Portable toilet, Sink 12V, Cooler, New batteries. Ready serviced & factory trailer. Price: € 23,300 / Lm 10,000 ONO Call: 99441686 / 21467296
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Rambler’s Skipper Ken Read
MIDDLE SEA RACE WINNER “RAMBLER” SCORES ANOTHER HAT TRICK IN THE 2008 ROLEX BUENOS AIRES - RIO DE JANEIRO RACE Even before the last boats came in, Iate Clube Rio do Janeiro confirmed that American George David’s 90-foot “Rambler” managed a hat trick in the 22nd Rolex Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro Race, taking line honours, the overall handicap win and setting a new race record for the course, taking 9 hours off the previous record. The American boat was the first boat to finish the 1,123nautical mile race on Thursday 14th February, covering the course between the Argentinean capital of Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, with a new
race record in elapsed time of 4 days, 9 hours, 55 minutes and 45 seconds. “Rambler” saw her goal and expectations achieved when she was officially named the corrected time winner of the race as well. The Reichel Pugh-designed “Rambler’s” corrected finish time of 105 hours, 55 minutes and 45 seconds, could not be beat by any of her rivals. Skipper Ken Read, said, “Well, we are obviously thrilled and a bit surprised with the “hat trick”. The amazing thing - this is the third hat trick in less than a year for “Rambler”
and the team. Many boats go through a life-time waiting for one. A testament to the owner, the boat, and the entire team.” Read, who is heading back to the US to skipper his PUMA Ocean Racing team which is preparing for the upcoming 2008/9 Volvo Ocean Race, which starts in October, continued, “Now it is on to a Volvo 70 for some of the “Rambler” crew, and the hope that we can create our own records while participating in the Volvo Ocean Race. Hopefully a little of the “Rambler” luck wears off on PUMA Ocean Racing!
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The first half of the race featured fast reaching conditions that Rambler revealed in, but after encountering a transition zone, the conditions became more tactical with the breeze going light and the on the nose. Despite this, the boat averaged 11.85 knots over the 1,123nautical mile course. Rolex Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Race is the second regatta in less than four months where “Rambler” has taken a triple victory: elapsed time, corrected time and race record. The previous time was at the Rolex Middle Sea Race, which
took place in Malta, in October 2007. On that occasion, the 90-foot super-maxi established a new and impressive record of 47 hours, 55 minutes and 3 seconds in completing the 607-nautical mile course of this classic Mediterranean regatta. The crew of “Rambler” left Rio last week to sail the boat to the Caribbean to compete in Antigua Sailing Week in April. Following that, there are plans for Cork Week, Maxi Yacht Cup, and then to Malta to defend their title at the Rolex Middle Sea Race in the second week of October.