3 races were delivered on Friday off the Hill Head shore, in dismal weather conditions and a shifty 6 – 12 knots. Team Russia, regular UK fleet competitors, sailed by Oleg Zherrebtsov and Rodion Luka made a strong start on day 1, notching up a 2, 1, 1. Jerry Hill’s Sportsboatworld.com (ex 3 Sad Old Blokes) had a similarly encouraging opening day, finishing with 3, 2, 2 on the results sheet.

Day 2 dawned with brighter conditions and the Race Officer did an excellent job of getting 3 races away in a timely fashion. Joe Llewellyn, Nigel Wakefield and Jerry Vigus on board Henri Lloyd/Forelle Estates put the previous day’s recall behind them and made their presence known to overnight leaders Team Russia. Although Henri Lloyd/Forelle Estates were winners of day 2, Team Russia held onto their overall lead by a single point but didn’t manage to take a single race result from Llewellyn, Wakefield and Vigus.

The “tussle at the top” continued on Day 3. Team Russia and Henri Lloyd Forelle Estates took a first and a second each in the final 2 races of the series leaving Team Russia the overall winners with just eleven points after 8 races. Jerry Hill, Sportsboatworld.com, finished in third place rounding off the podium positions. These 3 boats took all of the first place positions over the 3 day event!

The SB20 class welcomed Mark Irons, Alan Harris and Nicky Flook to the fleet for in their first year in the class. This weekend was the 8th edition of the Vice Admirals Cup. The SB20 class hope to be invited to return for the 9th edition in 2013 following the great race management and warm welcome of the staff and members at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club.

Racing in the SB20 Zhik Solent Series continues on 2nd/3rd June at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble as part of the Clubs 175 year anniversary celebrations.

Full results HERE

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3 races were delivered on Friday off the Hill Head shore, in dismal weather conditions and a shifty 6 – 12 knots. Team Russia, regular UK fleet competitors, sailed by Oleg Zherrebtsov and Rodion Luka made a strong start on day 1, notching up a 2, 1, 1. Jerry Hill’s Sportsboatworld.com (ex 3 Sad Old Blokes) had a similarly encouraging opening day, finishing with 3, 2, 2 on the results sheet.

Day 2 dawned with brighter conditions and the Race Officer did an excellent job of getting 3 races away in a timely fashion. Joe Llewellyn, Nigel Wakefield and Jerry Vigus on board Henri Lloyd/Forelle Estates put the previous day’s recall behind them and made their presence known to overnight leaders Team Russia. Although Henri Lloyd/Forelle Estates were winners of day 2, Team Russia held onto their overall lead by a single point but didn’t manage to take a single race result from Llewellyn, Wakefield and Vigus.

The “tussle at the top” continued on Day 3. Team Russia and Henri Lloyd Forelle Estates took a first and a second each in the final 2 races of the series leaving Team Russia the overall winners with just eleven points after 8 races. Jerry Hill, Sportsboatworld.com, finished in third place rounding off the podium positions. These 3 boats took all of the first place positions over the 3 day event!

The SB20 class welcomed Mark Irons, Alan Harris and Nicky Flook to the fleet for in their first year in the class. This weekend was the 8th edition of the Vice Admirals Cup. The SB20 class hope to be invited to return for the 9th edition in 2013 following the great race management and warm welcome of the staff and members at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club.

Racing in the SB20 Zhik Solent Series continues on 2nd/3rd June at the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble as part of the Clubs 175 year anniversary celebrations.

Full results HERE

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For further event information, please use the event website: worlds2012.sb20class.com

2012 UON SB20 World Championships Notice of Race
2012 SB20 Worlds Hamilton IslandShipping Advice

We need to get a bumper entry for this event, with more than 20 entries, there will be cash prizes! Roll up, roll up, entries please!

This event is the first 2 days of the Bank Holiday weekend, 2 days of sailing, 2 days family/DIY, perfect!

SB20 Zhik Solent Series 2 Royal Southern YC NOTICE OF RACE
SB20 Zhik Solent Series 2 Royal Southern YC ENTRY FORM

We need to get a bumper entry for this event, with more than 20 entries, there will be cash prizes! Roll up, roll up, entries please!

This event is the first 2 days of the Bank Holiday weekend, 2 days of sailing, 2 days family/DIY, perfect!

SB20 Zhik Solent Series 2 Royal Southern YC NOTICE OF RACE
SB20 Zhik Solent Series 2 Royal Southern YC ENTRY FORM

2012 Vice Admirals Cup Sailing Instructions
Cables Chart 2012
Central Chart 2012
Laid Courses – VAC Appendix 1
VA Cup Mark List 2012
VAC Entry List 14.5.12

2012 Vice Admirals Cup Sailing Instructions
Cables Chart 2012
Central Chart 2012
Laid Courses – VAC Appendix 1
VA Cup Mark List 2012
VAC Entry List 14.5.12

The UK SB20 fleet will be competing under their new guise for the first time at the Vice Admirals Cup, hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Cowes from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th May. 

Under the new 2012 rules, the SB20 class are allowed GPS based instruments, including smart start-line technology.

Products now class legal include the Velocitek ProStart, Rockbox and Novasail products.

In association with Sportsboat World, long time 49er sailor and coach, Mark Asquith, who represents Velocitek in the UK, will be on hand in a rib for the Friday racing, offering coaching tips and advice. Ashore after the racing Mark will conduct a debrief on the days racing and also offer tips and advice on how to best use the Velocitek ProStart.
Sportsboat World are offering an introductory discount of £50 off for all orders received.

Contact info@sportsboatworld.com for details.

Friday 18th May 2012.

The UK SB20 fleet will be competing under their new guise for the first time at the Vice Admirals Cup, hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Cowes from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th May.

Under the new 2012 rules, the SB20 class are allowed GPS based instruments, including smart start-line technology.

Products now class legal include the Velocitek ProStart, Rockbox and Novasail products.

In association with Sportsboat World, long time 49er sailor and coach, Mark Asquith, who represents Velocitek in the UK, will be on hand in a rib for the Friday racing, offering coaching tips and advice. Ashore after the racing Mark will conduct a debrief on the days racing and also offer tips and advice on how to best use the Velocitek ProStart.
Sportsboat World are offering an introductory discount of £50 off for all orders received.

Contact info@sportsboatworld.com for details.

2012 SB20 Class Rules
2012 SB20 Class Rules – Highlighted Changes

Please note that the rules will be updated to reflect the name and manufacturer changes in due course, it was our preference to publish the rules as quickly as possible.

Download the 2012 SB20 Class Rules published on 10th May 2012

Download the 2012 SB20 Class Rules – Highlighted Changes published on 10th May 2012

Please note that the rules will be updated to reflect the name and manufacturer changes in due course, it was our preference to publish the rules as quickly as possible.

NOR SB20 Europeans 2012 final

We look forward to receiving your entries and welcoming you to Medemblik in September.

To enter, use the simple online entry form that can be found here

NOR SB20 Europeans 2012 final

We look forward to receiving your entries and welcoming you to Medemblik in September.

To enter, use the simple online entry form that can be found here

The SB20 and the exciting new branding, I am sure will create a wave of enthusiasm for what is after all, by a long way the best one design keel boat racing around.

What we need is a flow of new boats, increasing numbers and attracting new recruits. This will also release boats into the second hand market. To achieve this we need to balance the preservation of a strict one design ethos, with some equipment upgrades that make buying a new boat worthwhile. I believe the team have secured this and fully support the approach taken.

Add into the mix the cheaper sails, better build quality, more reliable after sales service and enhanced marketing and we have a great future.

Long live the SB20! Now lets go racing!

Chris Darling
UK Chairman

Friday 1 June 2012

SB20 Boat Crane – from 5.00pm
SB20 Class Registration and Crew Weigh-In – from 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Saturday 2 June 2012

Prize giving Marquee – Tarbert – 7.00pm
SB20 Class Social – Portavadie Marina Bar – 8.00pm

Sunday 3 June 2012

Prize Giving – Marquee – 7.00pm
Democrats Rock/Ceilidh band – Marquee – Tarbert – 8.00pm to Midnight
Fireworks Bruce’s Castle – 10.30pm

Monday 4 June 2012
Prize giving – CCC – Marquee – Tarbert – 6.00pm

For those of you competing…..enjoy!

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 www.sportsboatworld.com 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!”

For further information please see www.sportsboatworld.com or the Q & A below:

2012 Question & Answer SB20

Media Contact:
Katie Ashworth, katiesb20@gmail.com, +44 (0) 7919 915641
Sales Contact:
Mark Richards, mark@sportsboatworld.com, +44 (0) 7850 461351

Bollé’s sponsorship means that competitors in the SB3 Scottish Championships (part of the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series), the SB3 National Championships at Weymouth, and all keelboat classes at Dartmouth Week, will have the opportunity to win sunglasses from the Bollé polarized Marine Collection.

These announcements complete a programme of sponsorships for 2012, ranging from the popular RS FEVA youth class, the RS 200 and RS 400 Northern Tour, GAC Pindar sailing team, through to Official supplier to the RYA’s Skandia Team GBR in the Olympic and Paralympic classes. The British Sailing Team have thoroughly ‘road tested’ the Marine range over the last three seasons.

Andrew Grose, managing director of Bollé says, “We are expanding our sponsorships to help promote our message of the importance of good eye protection, and extend the benefits to a wide range of competitive sailors across the UK, in addition to the British Sailing Team. Racing sailors spend long periods afloat, dealing with harsh, bright conditions and dull, flat light. It’s crucially important to protect your eyes in all conditions to prevent long-term eye damage.

Taking your sunglasses off is similar to not wearing sunscreen – your eyes are vulnerable! Our Marine lenses are designed to repel water and eliminate glare to ensure sailors can keep their ‘sunnies’ on in spite of spray. Plus, the frames have soft Thermogrip® nose pads and temple tips to keep them in place, so sailors can focus on their boat handling and sail changes, rather than keeping their sunglasses on their face!”

Christopher Smith, Sponsorship Secretary of the Dartmouth Royal Regatta sailing committee says, “It’s tremendous for us to have a major brand such as Bollé associated with Dartmouth Week. It really helps add value for our competitors with high quality and high value prizes. Plus, it helps our credibility when talking to other potential sponsors.”

Katie Ashworth, Secretary of the UK SB3 Class Association says, “Bollé have supported the SB3 fleet for a number of years and we’re absolutely delighted that they have agreed to sponsor the Inlands, Scottish Champs and the Nationals this year. Bollé have provided us with some fantastic prizes and I know that the winners will enjoy their sunnies on, and off, the water….now let’s hope that the British summer serves up some sunshine!”

Bollé’s sponsorship means that competitors in the SB3 Scottish Championships (part of the Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series), the SB3 National Championships at Weymouth, and all keelboat classes at Dartmouth Week, will have the opportunity to win sunglasses from the Bollé polarized Marine Collection.

These announcements complete a programme of sponsorships for 2012, ranging from the popular RS FEVA youth class, the RS 200 and RS 400 Northern Tour, GAC Pindar sailing team, through to Official supplier to the RYA’s Skandia Team GBR in the Olympic and Paralympic classes. The British Sailing Team have thoroughly ‘road tested’ the Marine range over the last three seasons.

Andrew Grose, managing director of Bollé says, “We are expanding our sponsorships to help promote our message of the importance of good eye protection, and extend the benefits to a wide range of competitive sailors across the UK, in addition to the British Sailing Team. Racing sailors spend long periods afloat, dealing with harsh, bright conditions and dull, flat light. It’s crucially important to protect your eyes in all conditions to prevent long-term eye damage.

Taking your sunglasses off is similar to not wearing sunscreen – your eyes are vulnerable! Our Marine lenses are designed to repel water and eliminate glare to ensure sailors can keep their ‘sunnies’ on in spite of spray. Plus, the frames have soft Thermogrip® nose pads and temple tips to keep them in place, so sailors can focus on their boat handling and sail changes, rather than keeping their sunglasses on their face!”

Christopher Smith, Sponsorship Secretary of the Dartmouth Royal Regatta sailing committee says, “It’s tremendous for us to have a major brand such as Bollé associated with Dartmouth Week. It really helps add value for our competitors with high quality and high value prizes. Plus, it helps our credibility when talking to other potential sponsors.”

Katie Ashworth, Secretary of the UK SB3 Class Association says, “Bollé have supported the SB3 fleet for a number of years and we’re absolutely delighted that they have agreed to sponsor the Inlands, Scottish Champs and the Nationals this year. Bollé have provided us with some fantastic prizes and I know that the winners will enjoy their sunnies on, and off, the water….now let’s hope that the British summer serves up some sunshine!”

You find all data concerning the event below:

Sailing for Ostend – Notice of Race 2012
LAST CALL Sailing For Ostend 2012

See you at the Royal North Sea Yacht Club!

French Nationals Check the box - all you need to know about attending the French National Championships.

Above you will find the Notice Of Race for the French Nationals which take place at St. Quay Portrieux from May 5th to May 7th. All teams from National Districts are welcome to compete.

The registration fee of € 275 includes lodging. There are 5 apartments with small kitchens on site (walking distance to port) which are reserved for the boats that travel the furthest (English, Dutch and Russians).

The accommadations are basic and generally used for sailing teams during regattas. Here is the contact information for reservations.

Sport-nautique de St Quay Portrieux
Esplanade du port d’Armor
22410 St Quay Portrieux
+33 2 96 70 93 34
or
+33 6 72 98 04 52
e-mail: sport-nautique-st-quay@wanadoo.fr