Campeonato Europeu de Match Race

Álvaro Marinho e a BBDouro conseguiram o bronze neste importante campeonato, ganhando as regatas contra a medalha de ouro olímpica, Tamara Echegoyen que foi 4ª classificada.

Parabéns a toda a tripulação.

Campeonato Europeu de Match Racing

Fonte: BBDouro

Campeonato Europeu de Match Racing - mais um dia longo no mar em Baiona!

O dia de hoje começou com os quartos de final. A BBDouro Sailing Team venceu a equipa da Estónia, de Sepp, por 3-0, em regatas bem disputadas!

À medida que o dia foi avançando, as condições no campo de regata foram ficando cada dia mais instávei
s, com o vento a variar muito de intensidade e direcção. Nas meias finais, a equipa enfrentou o campeão europeu Mads Ebler e, apesar de ter feito 3 pré-largadas muito boas, perdeu as três regatas!
Assim, amanha terão de enfrentar a campeã olímpica Tamara Echegoyen e sua equipa na disputa dos terceiro e quarto lugares..

Queremos sentir essa força a vir de Portugal! We do Sailing...

Campeonato Europeu de Match Racing

Fonte: BBDouro

Campeonato Europeu de Match Racing - mais um dia positivo para a BBDouro Sailing Team!

No segundo dia de competição a equipa que representa a BBDouro esteve outra vez em grande forma, com mais um excelente balanço de 4 vitorias e 1 derrota, passando aos quartos de final em 3º lugar!

Amanha serão disputados os 4 lugares das meias finais entre 7 equipas! O dia de hoje foi longo, com 8 horas no mar, mas a equipa tem vindo a melhorar a sua performance e cada vez mais preparada para esta fase importante!

Acompanhe-nos! We do sailing...

Inside Sailing - 7th Episode

Magic Marine European Championships Day 1

Resultados (Day 1 - Top 5)

1 RUS 3703 Rodion Luka (8) 4, 2, 2
2 GBR 3053 Geoff Carveth (14) 3, 10, 1
3 RUS 3140 Anna Basalkina (14) 1, 5, 8
4 GBR 3065 Ben Saxton (15) 5, 1, 9
5 GBR 3060 Robert Greenhalgh (22) 2, 15, 5

Soto 40 and TP52 day 2 @ Valencia

Nos TP52 Audi Azzurra Sailing Team seguem em primeiro, seguidos por Audi All4One e Rán a ocupar as seguintes posições do pódio.

Nos Soto 40, hoje os portugueses conseguiram manter a posição, mas ficando mais longe da liderança após o Iberdrola Team conseguir ganhar todas as regatas realizadas e o Bigamist ter feito um 7º e 2º. Amanhã é o ultimo dia de regatas e vão-se realizar mais duas regatas.

A nós resta desejar boa sorte à equipa de Pedro Mendonça - Bigamist e a todos os outros competidores.

52 SUPER SERIES	TEAM	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	R7	TOTAL
1		Audi Azzurra Sailing Team (ITA)	1	1	5	1	3			11 pts
2		Audi All4One (GER/FRA)	2	2	4	3	2			13 pts
3		Rán Racing (SWE)	4	5	1	5	1			16 pts
4		Quantum Racing (USA)	5	3	2	2	5			17 pts
5		Gladiator (GBR)	3	4	3	4	4			18 pts

	SOTO40	TEAM	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	R7	TOTAL
1		Iberdrola Team (ESP)	4	2	2	2	2			12 pts
2		Bigamist (POR)	2	4	4	14	4			28 pts
3		Alegre (BVI)	8	6	12	4	10			40 pts
4		Black Pearl (GBR)	10	8	6	8	8			40 pts
5		Ngoni (GBR)	6	12	8	10	12			48 pts
6		Noticia (ESP)	12	10	10	6	6			44 pts
7		XII (FIN)	14	14	14	12	14			68 pts
8		Sercotel-Geseme (ESP)	16	16	DNS	16	16			82 pts

Prevemos receber algumas fotos ainda hoje para publicar.

SEIKO 49er European Championship

Fonte: 49er.org

Second Round of Qualifying Begins

Thunder rumbled between the mountains as the 49ers clocked 3 races each for the Gold and Silver fleets on Lake Garda. Sailing out of Fraglia Vela Riva, one race was held in light conditions with a 8:30am start in very light conditions and the fleet sent back to shore once the rain began. After a few hours postponement, both fleets returned to their courses with better wind conditions but still lots of rain, to continue the series where 2 races were completed per fleet.

The first day of the Fleet series, the sailors began with a clean slate. Tomasz Januszweski and Jacek Nowak (POL) reveled in the conditions and stayed consistent with a 2-4-3 to hold the lead in the Gold fleet. Recent 2012 Bronze medallist Allan Norregaard with new crew Anders Thomsen (DEN) sit in second overall after a 4-7-4. Norregaard and Thomsen have raised eyebrows with a unconventional form of crewing which landed them in the jury room last night. Found to be legal, Norregaard further commented after today's racing; "We had a really good, fun day today. We had a new technique that we've been practicing on before and today we got to use it. We stand on top of each other so we get the weight really far out and it seems to be working here on Lake Garda in these stable conditions. From 15-20 knots it's been working pretty well." It looks more like a circus act as Norregaard climbs atop Thomsen's shoulders and both trapeze while Thomsen steers from the hull.



Anders Thomsen added, "We had really light breeze and couldn't use the technique this morning, but this afternoon we had 15-16 knots, gusting to 25 with the thunderclouds." He continued that, "One race we were leading by 500 meters and the wind disappeared, we ended up 7th; it was a bit shifty."

Third overall are Jan Hauke Erichsen and Max Lutz (GER) with a 14-2-4, also the top Youth team. Leading the Silver fleet are Belgians Yannick Lefebvre and Matthieu Janssens.

Racing continues tomorrow. The final series will be held in Theatre style with a 4-round knock-out style racing and a Grand Final series to be held on the last day with the final 4 boats.

Live tracking is provided by regatta partner SAP with live internet broadcast on the final 2 days.

Full results, video and photos on http://www.2012euros.49er.org

49er European

Fonte: http://2012euros.49er.org/news/

Local sailors Jacopo Plazzi and Umberto Molineris (ITA) used local knowledge and years spent on Lake Garda to move into the lead for the 49er European Championship. With an impending front approaching, the winds were light for Garda standards, with 8-10 knots maximum for the day. Posting a 1-3-3 for the day, Plazzi commented “ We were speedy upwind and doing simple things. We’re happy to be sailing here in our home waters.” He further commented to expect “strong winds from the north and bad weather” for tomorrow’s racing, but fully expects to be out on the water racing.




Veja o video aqui: http://bcove.me/mi26htct

Total rank	Competitor	Name	LDR	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6
1	ITA 023	Jacopo Plazzi	14	4	3	1	3	3
2	POL 042	Lukasz Przybytek	9	2	2	4	DSQ	2
3	ESP 9	Federico Alonso Tellechea	1	1	3	6	9	9
4	CRO 113	Pavle Kostov	3	3	DSQ	2	7	6
5	POL 052	Tomasz Januszewski	7	9	2	5	8	1
6	IRL 300	Ryan Seaton	RDG	6	1	5	9	9
7	ESP 1283	Carlos Paz	19	2	7	2	17	1
8	FRA 8	Julien d'Ortoli	6	3	4	12	23	4
9	RUS 945	Pavel Kalinchev	20	4	9	7	10	2
10	GER 216	Jan Hauke Erichsen	2	6	11	13	12	4

Laser 4.7 European - Final day

O campeonato europeu de laser 4.7, chegou hoje ao fim. Estiveram presentes 342 participantes, entre masculinos e femininos.

Copyrights: YCBb

Hoje sendo o ultimo dia do campeonato e com o calendário ainda por cumprir, não se conseguiram fazer as duas regatas previstas sendo os resultados finais os mesmos de ontem.

Campeonato da Europa de laser 4.7

No dia de hoje não houve regatas devido à falta de vento por isso as classificações são iguais ao dia anterior.




Santiago Sampaio em 5º, David Petiz em 45º, Pedro Costa em 54º, Tomás Martins em 63º, António Amaral em 74º, Bruno Pinheiro em 146º, João Ramalho em 168º, Miguel Cruz em 173º, Nuno Duarte em 186º, José Cunha em 192º, Pedro Correia em 199º




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Campeonato da Europa de Juniores de 470

Fonte: Federação Portuguesa de Vela

No campeonato da Europa de Juniores de 470, até 17 de Agosto, no Lago de Garda, Itália, após 6 regatas, João Villas-Boas/Tomás Camelo estão em 51º (20º, 22º, 18º, 29º, 27º, 27º)

Anunciada novas estruta de markting e vendas do SB20

Fonte: Sail-World



The global sales and marketing of the hugely successful sportsboat (formerly known as the Laser SB3) is to be carried out by a new organisation, Sportsboat World, Tony Castro announced today. The boat which will now be known as the SB20 has over 650 boats sailing in 20 countries worldwide, and it achieved ISAF recognition in 2007.

Sportsboat World is founded by SB20 designer Tony Castro.





In partnership with Jerry Hill, Alan Hillman and Mark Richards, Sportsboat World will promote the design and manufacture of sportsboats. Jerry is a former UK Class Chairman and 2010 SB3 world champion, whilst Alan and Mark are the partners of the SB3 specialists firm Rigging Gurus.

Tony Castro has appointed White Formula in the UK, who built the first 50 boats in 2002, as the licensed SB20 builder. New boats have been ordered and are due for delivery from 1st August 2012. Parts are available with immediate effect from Sportsboat World and via a revised dealer network. Sportsboat World will work with the SB20 World Council and National Associations to provide an event circuit to appeal to sailors internationally.

President of the SB20 World Council, Edward Russo (FRA) expressed his pleasure in the announcement of the developments for the SB20 class. 'This is extremely good news for the SB20 class which is currently experiencing strong growth in several countries. I am especially pleased to see the SB20 production being moved back to the UK. The promise of quality new boats, a steady supply of spares as well as technical support means the SB20 will continue to provide cost effective, international one-design competitive sailing for a long time to come.'

Glenn Bourke current Australian National Champion and 2012 Worlds host, is in full support of the new structure. 'I am delighted to hear that the SB20 class is in the hands of people who have been racing in it since it's inception. Like everyone who loves this class, I look forward a seamless transition to the production of new high quality boats. We’re ramping up for the Worlds in Hamilton Island in December and 2012 is shaping up to be yet another great year for the SB20!'

FAQ's:

License Agreement
What has changed?
Tony Castro, as the designer of the SB20, gave LaserPerformance (LP) the distribution rights to what has been known as the Laser SB3, through a Licence Agreement from 2001. This License Agreement has now been terminated. The reasons for its termination are confidential to Tony Castro and LP.

Who holds the license now?
Under the new structure Tony Castro retains the licence himself, and independently licenses the manufacturer of the boat, spars and sails. The new company Sportsboat World oversees the building of the boat, global sales distribution and general management.

Name of Boat, Laser Name and SB20 Trademarks
Will the boat name change?
The boat is now known as the SB20. The term Laser will no longer be used.

Why SB20?
The boat was originally called the SB3 as it was a '3 crew Sportsboat'. This was not commonly understood, especially with many boats sailing with 4 crew. SB20 represents '20 foot sportsboat.'

Will the Laser trademark continue?
No. The Laser trademark will not be used for the new boats, new sails and new spare parts.

Can the existing boat owners continue to use the Laser trademark (leave the Laser sticker on their boats and sails)?
Yes. There is no restriction on existing branding. New sails, new boats, websites, communication and events will use the new SB20 name.

Global Distribution
How is the SB20 be managed?
The Head Office function is managed by Sportsboat World (SBW) in the UK. SBW will organise the global distribution structure via licensed dealers around the world.

Will the existing Dealer network remain in place?
SBW are retaining most of the existing dealers, especially where they have been successful in building and supporting an existing fleet.

Who are Sportsboat World?
Please refer to the Press Release. SBW has premises around 5 miles outside of Hamble in theUK. The Hamble river has the highest concentration of SB20?s anywhere in the world, and the major suppliers are all represented close by.

Does Sportsboat World have other responsibilities?
SBW is the UK SB20 dealer.

How will SBW and its dealer network support the class?
SBW and its dealer network are working with the regional Class Association on events, to ensure that the racing is fun, competitive and in the right locations.

New Boats
Can I buy a new SB20 now?
Yes.

Who do I contact for a new boat?
Visit here. The full global dealer list will be published shortly, but in the mean time, SBW will be able to help or point you in the direction of your dealer.

Where are the new boats built?
White Formula builds the SB20. They were the original builder in theUK. The decision to revert to them was based on build quality, shipping and logistics.

Will DK Boats continue to build SB20?s?
No.

Has the new SB20 changed?
SBW will incorporate a number of small changes, to improve the sailing experience and iron out any small technical issues. SBW are ensuring that the strict one design nature of the boat is maintained, so any changes have no implications on the speed of the boat.

Who guarantees the new boats?
The manufacturer of boats, sails, spars and parts have warranties for the products they produce. The warranty process is managed by Sportsboat World and the respective dealers.

Sails and Spare Parts
Where do we buy new sails and spare parts?
All sails, spars and spare parts are available exclusively through the new SB20 dealer network.

Is there a sail levy?
Yes. A small sail levy will be paid directly to the World Council. This will be used to help fund events. This levy is included in the retail price.

Events
What will the events be known as?
All future events will be held as the SB20 class. The official name will be changed at ISAF, and the class constitution and class rules will be adjusted accordingly through appropriate procedures.

Does this change effect the 2012 European and World Championships?
No. These events will be run exactly as planned. There will simply be a class name change to the SB20.

Sportsboat World website
SB20 Class Association website

by Katie Ashworth

Campeonato Europeu de Star

Fonte: FPVela

Afonso Domingos/Frederico Melo alcançaram um brilhante 4º lugar no Campeonato da Europa da Classe Star, que decorreu em Sanremo, Itália.