SB20 World Championship hat trick for Geoff Carveth

Fonte: Worlds SB20



It was a gripping finish on the deciding day at the UON SB20 World Championships at Hamilton Island with Geoff Carveth sailing into the class history books, crowned SB20 world champion for the third time.

It was the closest finish at any SB20 worlds with Carveth’s British WKD team, Glenn Bourke’s Australian entry, Club Marine, and Rodion Luka’s Team Russia all wrapping up their series tied on 41 points after six days and 12 races. A countback was needed to separate the ultimate victor from second and third.

“Going into race two today we decided to take a risk. We gambled for a better ranking and took the right hand side of the course,” said Carveth this afternoon. “It’s the only time, during the whole event that the right hand side paid off. Glenn and Rodion went left and suddenly the chance came. When we finished we were in disbelief that we’d put the number of boats between us.

“The crew have worked really hard. We trained hard here just days before the event started. Lesley and Squirrel really got up to speed and Roger has been fantastic. He’s broken his run of seconds at SB20 world championships!”

WKD’s South African bowman, Asenathi Jim, leapt off the boat once the result was known while the crew of Roger Hudson, Lesley Dhonau and Carveth embraced, then fell in, joining Jim for a victory swim.

“We’ve got to say a huge thank you to WKD and Joe Woods for making it possible for us to be here,” Carveth added.

Hamilton Island CEO Glenn Bourke almost added another world title to his belt. “I have the utmost respect for the two guys we tied with,” said Bourke. “It’s testament to Geoff’s talent and their crew work that they kept working their way out of deep positions, particularly in the last six races”.

Team Russia’s helmsman Rodion Luka was gracious in defeat, “Geoff is a great mate and I am happy that he won. We’ll be back for another event and we look forward to that. Hamilton Island is beautiful and a great place to sail. The competition has been so tight, it’s not often you have three boats tied on points at a world championship”.

Winds were easterly and shifty for the final day of competition at 7-9 knots for the first race and up to 14 knots for the decider. Denis Thompson pulled his black flag out again in race 11 after three general recalls due to wind shifts and antsy crews. On the fourth attempt the fleet got away cleanly. Three SB20s were pinged and individually recalled in the final race 12.

A countback separated first and second, Team Russia and Club Marine, with WKD, a mere three points off the frontrunners heading into today’s final two sprints. The tension on the dock this morning was palpable with a world title riding on the final act for the three contenders, and points still to be claimed for those with their sights on the minor placings.

Competition at the UON SB20 World Championships began last Friday in light to moderate ESE breezes and after Monday’s layday, midway through the competition, fresher ENE winds made for a very different set of conditions and a change in gears for the one design fleet of 42 international entries representing nine countries.

“I’m very pleased for Hamilton Island that we’ve had a range of conditions and such depth of talent for this truly international competition,” said Bourke.

“I think the island put on a great regatta and the race management was outstanding. I feel Hamilton Island has come of age in terms of running world class sailing events.”

Bourke also took the opportunity to acknowledge a number of valuable event partners. “I would like to acknowledge UON not only for their naming rights, but for entering two boats and being an active part of these world titles.

“Events Queensland gave us tremendous support to run a truly international event by assisting with shipping the SB20s to the island, which in turn attracted many overseas competitors and their families to the Whitsundays.”

Bourke also thanked the SB20 World Council for its decision to grant Hamilton Island the event rights, and for their ongoing cooperation and assistance.

The SB20 class will hold their 2013 World Championship in Hyeres in the south of France next September.

Full results here


Asenathi's victory swim_credit Hamilton Island Photography


WKD's winning crew L-R Geoff Carveth Roger Hudson Lesley Dhonau Asenathi Jim_credit Hamilton Island Photography

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

Cascais Vela 2012

Copyrights: Ricardo Pinto

Fonte: CNCascais

Chegou ontem ao fim o Cascais Vela 2012 com as derradeiras regatas das classes ORC, ANC, Handicap CNC, barcos Clássicos, Dragão e SB20. A prova teve organização do Clube Naval de Cascais e o patrocínio da Câmara Municipal de Cascais, da Quebramar, da Jeep e da Chivas e o apoio da FPV, da ANC, da Dragopor, da APCSB20 e da Marina de Cascais.

O Cascais Vela 2012 teve final apoteótico com os vencedores a serem encontrados depois de regatas cheias de emoção. O Sargaço Again/UON Consulting, de José Caldeira, conquistou o Troféu Quebramar, em ORC A, depois de ser 2º na única regata disputada hoje e que terminou com o triunfo do Bora-Bora, de Luís Cerqueira.
O Xekmatt, de José Carlos Prista, ficou na 2ª posição da geral e o Funbel, de António Noronha, foi terceiro classificado.

Em ORC B, vitória do MBA Atlântico, de Rui Ramada Barros, seguido do Ideia Fixa, de Diogo Pereira e do Tuttamania, de António Carvalho.

O Top Fun, de Vasco Serpa/Joaquim Moreira/Paulo Manso, alcançou a primeira posição da geral do Desafio SB20 Jeep, após a realização de 5 regatas. O Palhas d’Aço, de Paulo Palha/Diogo Cayolla/Pedro Pinto, e o Dom Pedro Hotels/Generali, de José Paulo Ramada/Gonçalo Ribeiro/Miguel Leal Faria/António Pereira foram 2º e 3º, respectivamente.

Henrique Anjos/Pedro Costa Alemão/Paulo Bastos, no Catarina III, foram os grandes vencedores do Desafio Dragão Chivas. Diogo Barros/Sebastião Rosas/Frederico Campos, no Seven Seas Too, e Patrick Monteiro de Barros/Nuno Barreto/Rodrigo Vantacich, no ETC…, terminaram, em igualdade pontual, nas 2ª e 3ª posições, respectivamente.

O Polaris, de Luís Plantier, o B2, de Miguel Rocha, e o Mobilidade, de Manuel Santiago Faro, foram os três primeiros na Regata Marina de Cascais ANC.

Na Regata Clube Naval de Cascais – Handicap CNC, o Le Aum, de José António Teixeira, alcançou o triunfo, seguido do 3 Marés, de Nuno Duque da Fonseca e do Arrábida, de Pedro Valador.

O Tal-a-Roz, de Henrique Vasconcelos Dias foi o primeiro da Classic Yacht Regatta. O Arquimedes, de José Abreu Valente, e o Cipango, de Maurice Benzaquen, foram segundo e terceiro.

A consagração dos vencedores do Cascais Vela 2012, aconteceu nas instalações do Clube Naval de Cascais com a presença de Carlos Carreiras, Presidente da Câmara Municipal de Cascais.

Todos os resultados aqui: http://www.cncascais.com/regatas_resultados.php?idEvento=553&idRegata=

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

2ª PAN Laser SB3

No passado fim de semana realizou-se em Cascais a 2ª PAN Laser SB3, O team russia ganhou as 5 regatas com dominio absoluto sobre o resto das tripulações. Em segundo ficou o ROFF com António Mello, João Mello e Manuel Arriaga e Cunha. A finalizar o pódio ficou o Bettersoft/Bicasco com Luís Santos, António Santos e Bruno Paleta.

Fonte: CNCascais

Series Place	Sail No	Boat	Helm	Crew	LD's	Club	Series Points	Race 1	Race 2	Race 3	Race 4	Race 5
1	3554	Team Russia	Luka Rodion	Oleg Zherebstsov/Anna Stepanova/Andrei Klochko	N/A		4	1	1	1	1	1
2	3203	Roff	Antonio Mello	João Mello/Manuel Arriaga e Cunha	11183/11185/13808	CNCascais	10	10	4	2	2	2
3	32	Bettersoft/Bicasco	Luis Santos	António Santos/Bruno Paleta	461/476/4330	CVSado	15	3	6	9	3	3
4	3105	Dom Pedro Hotels	José Paulo Ramada	Gonçalo Ribeiro/Miguel Leal Faria/Mariana Freitas	7217/6956/7204/10631	CNCascais	17	2	5	7	5	5
5	3559	Se..Tal..Ones	Diogo Talone	Miguel Talone/Filipe Talone	4402/4401/8159	CVAtlantico	24	8	9	5	7	4
6	3411	Sa	Diogo Correa Mendes	Vasco Passanha/André Gray	1987/978/435	CNCascais	26	12	15	4	4	6
7	NN	iGUZZINI	Anna Basalkina	Pavel Savchenko/Aleksey Pokrovskiy	N/A		27	6	11	6	8	7
8	3427	Sea Camel	José Camelo	Tomás Camelo/Vasco Silva/Martim Franco	13634/13404/12281/14526	CNCascais	32	7	2	17	10	13
9	3278	Palhas d'Aço	Paulo Palha	Diogo Cayolla/João Palma	3374/3377/3373	CVAtlantico	35	4	12	10	13	9
10	3581		Peter Stratton	Francisco Garcia/Pedro Henriques	18554/4081/1883	CNCascais	36	14	13	3	6	24
11	3009	Demo Boat	Ueli Guggenbuehl	Caspar Guggenbuehl/Heinrich Guggenbuehl	N/A	SIMPL	41	9	16	11	11	10
12	35		Oleg Kobelez	Andrey Arbuzov/Mikhail Semenov	N/A	CNCascais	42	11	14	8	9	15
13	3423	Sete	Edward Russo	Nicolas Malandrein/Valentin Beharel	N/A		48	5	3	16	24	24
14	3101	Casilda	Duarte Bello	Pedro Branco/Valério Conceição	649/20518/20385	CNCascais	51	15	7	19	12	17
15	3139	Mercure Hotels	Carlos Tenreiro	João Patrão/Papiro Ferreira	6649/8206/19917	CNAFF	53	24	10	13	16	14
16	3103	how to out a man down	Piedade Colaço	Diana Caldeira/Luisa Figueiredo	9428/9992/14693	CNCascais	54	24	8	15	19	12
17	3506	Russia	Kirill Podoliskiy	Alexander Bozhko/Vitaly Rozhkov	N/A		56	17	17	14	14	11
18	3157		Vladislav Ivanovski	Michael Eroekovets/Anton Karvin	N/A	SPBYC	57	19	19	12	18	8
19	3438	Trinca Espinhas	Luis Figueiredo	Gonçalo Lacerda/João Spratley	4135/10074/15422	CNCascais	65	16	20	18	15	16
20	3521		Boris Lashkov	Andrey Petrov/Andrey Maksiutenko	N/A		66	13	18	20	17	18
21	3100	Spirit of Ave Maria	João Paulo Trévidic Nunes	Gonçalo Melo/Pedro Alves			80	20	24	21	20	19
22	3		Vadim Kuryshev	Roman Kourikov/Aleksander Galkin	N/A	RYC	81	18	24	22	21	20
23	3152	Zarro	Robert Levitt	Gil Ramalhete/Mark Crathorne	20143/17095/20389	CNCascais	95	24	24	23	24	24