tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-288510752024-03-12T20:14:35.187-04:00BoatBITES!...they just happen...we have no clue how we get them...they represent an on-the-water lifestyle.Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-66361288048706718722013-07-19T08:07:00.002-04:002013-07-19T08:07:53.293-04:00Nibbling on Life...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Not sure what it was about TODAY that inspired me to take a peek at this OLDIE of a blog from a different period in my life when blogging was my WHOLE life; as was sailing. I almost hit the delete button but then started re-reading posts...<br />
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Wow... what amazing BoatBite experiences! I still to this VERY day live a life true to my old "SailTrim" days (very earthy crunchy, no GMOs in this girls diet, and exercise... my pilates teacher thinks I'm a touch obsessed...)<br />
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The world of sailing remains an import part of my life, however one can safely assume that no post has meant I've moved onto/into another phase of life.<br />
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Not going to hit the delete button, as it appears folks still READ those old posts, and well... I never want to forget those amazing days!<br />
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Continue to take a BITE out of life and embrace the little boat bites along the way...<br />
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Cheers - Jennifer</div>
Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-60983022017178259172011-10-13T07:22:00.000-04:002011-10-13T07:23:38.747-04:00One to Watch: Amory RossFinally, We should be seeing some amazing content from the Volvo Ocean Race. Best news I've had!<br /><br />BOSTON, MASS. (October 13, 2011) – <span style="font-weight: bold; ">The PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG Propulsion team has appointed Amory Ross as the new Media Crew Member (MCM) onboard PUMA’s Mar Mostro for the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. </span><br /><br />Ross, 27, is based in Newport, Rhode Island, where he specializes in nautical photography, video and multi-media. He has logged offshore racing miles as both a crew member and onboard media specialist. Recently, he sailed on the 65-foot Vanquish as a member of the All-American Offshore Team during the Transatlantic Race 2011 and the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race (third place).<br /><br />“Amory is passionate about what he does, and it is evident the MCM role is a perfect fit for him,” skipper Ken Read said. “It’s exciting to see the enthusiasm he has for being part of the PUMA team, for the Volvo Ocean Race and also for capturing incredible content. We’re just beginning to witness his depth of talent and creativity, and we look forward to having him onboard during these next nine months and to watching everything he produces. I always tell him that his full-time job is to make us look good – which is certainly almost impossible and will really test his creative ability!”<br /><br />Ross was a member of the Hobart College sailing team, winning the 2005 national championship. In his last year of college, he began taking photos and later expanded into video, blogs and other multi-media channels. During the past three years, he has split his time between Newport and Jackson, Wyoming, where he has worked as a ski instructor and expanded his portfolio.<br /><br />“It's definitely a ‘life's dream’ kind of situation for me,” Ross said. “Ever since the Volvo Ocean Race added the onboard media crew member position I knew it's what I wanted to do, where I wanted to be. Everything I have been practicing the last few years, the video and the big boat sailing, it has been done to make sure I have all of the necessary skill sets to take this kind of a job on and do it the right way. It's an incredibly exciting opportunity – to combine my love and passion for sailing with my professional talents, and to do it for a company as exciting as PUMA. I get to sail around the world on a cutting-edge boat with the sport’s most experienced sailors. It's never going to be easy, but I am really looking forward to the challenge.”<br /><br />Ross replaces Arden Oksanen in the MCM role on the PUMA team. “Arden transitioned easily and adeptly from life in the mountains to living on the ocean with us. He’s a great guy whom we all enjoyed working with, and he was truly committed to the team. Recently, a decision was made to try a different angle with the images coming off the boat.” Read said. “It’s never easy to make changes on a team, but we are moving ahead and looking forward to Race Start in less than a month with Amory on board in the MCM role.”<br /><br />During the nine months of the Volvo Ocean Race, the MCM captures all of the action. Ross will be filming, photographing, writing, editing, directing and managing satellite news feeds while at sea, broadcasting it via the latest technology around the world. His content will regularly appear on television news feeds, as well as on the PUMA sailing website, www.puma.com/sailing, www.VolvoOceanRace.com and social media platforms (Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter).<br /><br />As stipulated by the Volvo Ocean Race regulations, MCMs aboard the Volvo Open 70s are not permitted to assist in sailing. However, in addition to his media responsibilities, Ross will assist in a variety of duties onboard, including food preparation.<br /><br />The PUMA Ocean Racing team is once again under the leadership of Read (Newport, Rhode Island, United States). Collectively, the crew has won the Around the World Race six times. The core includes: Tom Addis, Navigator (Sydney, Australia); Ryan Godfrey, Pitman (Adelaide, Australia); Kelvin Harrap, Helmsman, Inshore Tactician (Napier, New Zealand); Brad Jackson, Design Coordinator & Watch Captain (Auckland, New Zealand); Rome Kirby, Trimmer & Driver (Newport, Rhode Island, USA); Michael “Michi” Müller, Bowman (Kiel, Germany); Tony Mutter, Aerodynamics Coordinator & Watch Captain (Auckland, New Zealand); Casey Smith, Systems Manager & Bowman (Brisbane, Australia); Jonathan “Jono” Swain, Helmsman & Trimmer (Durban, South Africa); Amory Ross, Media Crew Member (Newport, Rhode Island, USA); Kimo Worthington, General Manager (Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States); and Tim Hacket, Shore Team Manager (Sydney, Australia).<br /><br />For more information on the race, team and crew visit www.puma.com/sailingJennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-15383458629706942702011-08-02T15:05:00.002-04:002011-08-02T15:10:19.869-04:00ABC. I LOVE This Video!<iframe width="460" height="287" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Id7FwTlYvP8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-39361663361621777642011-06-25T07:33:00.005-04:002011-06-25T08:08:43.024-04:00Why Do People Sail?<b>Why DO People Sail?</b> <div><br /></div><div>Really. Why do people get into a little boat that may or may not have a motor attached to its stern? We won't even get into the part where sailing requires moving about in a zig-zag pattern to get from point A to point B. <div><br /></div><div><b>Why do you sail?</b> Why am I asking this question? Well, it's interesting that all the time I was away from this blog, it was the number one set of key words that has led people to this site for the last year!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>"why do people sail"</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Now I'm curious, did those who came here find what they where looking for? Many stuck around, digging through my archive of posts. I'd love to have been a fly on the wall as they read, say a post from the early days of chasing 18 footers around the globe, never-mind what they'd think of the Volvo Ocean Race sailor. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then we have the beer-can man or women who jets out of work a touch early to make a Wednesday afternoon dock-call, dancing around their local harbor. Sometimes bobbing around, often the case in Fisher Island Sound in late Summer.<br /><div><br /></div><div>How about the mom and pop program with a small herd of little ones in tow, piling into the late model O'Day for a weekend away from their land-locked neighborhood? It's a lot of work prepping a family for a weekend of "cove-hopping." What inspires them to go sailing?</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>What inspires someone to even buy a sailboat? </b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>In my own life I have experienced virtually every single economic bracket of "sailing." No matter the budget level or make of boat = MONEY PIT! Period, they could take that movie and do a boater's version of it. Boats, whether powered by wind or fuel are right up there with a fixer-upper vacation home. </div><div><br /></div><div>Love sailing. Love being on the water. Love the people you share a dock with or meet up with at the yacht club or sailing center. <b>Love. Love. Love.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Why we do anything - because we love it. Who cares how silly it may appear. Who cares how much it cost. If you love what you do, why not do it. </div><div><br /></div><div>There you have it. It's really simple. Why do people sail? People sail because they love to do it. It's really no different then why people golf.</div><div><br /></div><div>Interesting to note the next set of key words that lead people to my site where:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>"why should people sail?"</b></div><div><br /></div><div>My answer to that would be something along the lines of, <i>" Well, if you feel like you "<b>should</b>" do it, why do it at all?"</i> <b>Do what you love.</b> So what if it's not sailing, you can still read this blog and never step foot on a boat. Events like the Volvo Ocean Race are a trip to read about, follow, damn, you can even play the video game! </div><div><br /></div><div>Only spend your time doing what you love, and if that means reading about it. Playing the video game or watching the latest movie - it is time well spent.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>(I am WILD about rugby. I read about. </i><a href="http://jenniferlangille.photoshelter.com/gallery/Norwich-University-Womens-Rugby-Vs-UVM-2010/G0000Hkq9YGM6VMw/"><i>I am lucky enough to photograph one of the best women's college rugby teams in the US</i></a><i>. I will never get on that field!)</i></div>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-20932349967660183702011-06-24T15:22:00.005-04:002011-06-24T16:15:34.057-04:00Hola!Hey World!<div><br /></div><div>I'm still here! Took a break from the "bites," but I have not forgotten about them and right now - my sites are on the <a href="http://volvooceanrace.com/">2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race</a>...</div><div><br /></div><div>This is going to be an exciting event with the return of legends, known names and fresh talent with stripes to earn. You should bookmark their site (and mine!) Expect great stories and an adventure all can enjoy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Still not sure what this around the world race is all about?? <a href="http://www.seahorse.co.uk/shop/volvobook/">Well, get the book</a>! Read-up! It's the greatest story in the world (my opinion of course... *wink*)</div><div><br /></div><div>Speak soon - Jennifer</div>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-79232840885136576192010-09-22T14:08:00.002-04:002010-09-22T14:10:48.075-04:00NEUTROGENA NORWEGIAN FORMULA SUPPORTS BORIS HERRMANN AND RYAN BREYMAIER FOR THE BARCELONA WORLD RACE22 September 2010<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Neutrogena, the dermatological skincare brand will sponsor the team comprising Germany's Boris Herrmann and the USA's Ryan Breymaier in the upcoming edition of the Barcelona World Race.</span><br /><br />German sailor Boris Herrmann and America's Ryan Breymaier will be sponsored by the Neutrogena brand when they compete in the second edition of the Barcelona World Race, due to start on December 31st this year. “This is a thrilling adventure in which we want to play an active part", declared Ignacio García Cano, Director General of Johnson & Johnson's Southern European Market. "The sponsorship of a Barcelona World Race team by our Neutrogena Norwegian Formula brand marks an unprecedented venture for us. It's a great opportunity to join forces with the sailors to face the challenge of an incredibly demanding competition, requiring maximum efficiency and strength when faced with the most adverse conditions. There is no doubt that these values reflect the Neutrogena identity".<br /><br />Neutrogena Norwegian Formula is a specialist brand of moisturizing products for hands, feet, the body and lips. Neutrogena had its beginnings in 1930 when founder Emanuel Stolaroff, started a cosmetic company, Natone. In 1994 the then independent company became part of the United States-based multinational Johnson & Johnson, the world's premier consumer health product producer, with over 250 companies in 60 countries.<br /><br />Neutrogena products are sold internationally in over 60 countries. For the brand, whose products have historically been associated with caring for skin exposed to extreme weather conditions, the sponsorship of a team racing in this round the world regatta is a great source of satisfaction and pride: "It is a real privilege for our brand to join forces with Boris and Ryan in an event such as the Barcelona World Race, as well as a fantastic opportunity for us to bring the benefits of our range of products to a top level oceanic competition".<br /><br />Breymaier and Herrmann, who are embarking on their IMOCA Class careers with their first participation in the Barcelona World Race, together form part of the ocean racing sailing team headed up by Roland Jourdain (Team Kaïros). The co-skippers will be racing onboard the former Veolia Environnment, which was sailed by Jourdain himself and co-skipper Jean-Luc Nélias in the first edition of the race.<br /><br />Boris Herrmann is the first German sailor to compete in the IMOCA Class and he is looking to complete this campaign with an entry in the Vendée Globe 2012. “It's a real privilege to represent a brand with the prestige of Neutrogena, which is so well-known in the whole world, especially in Europe and the USA. I've used the brand's hand-cream since I was a child, as my father always used it, both when he sailed in summer and when he was carrying out boat repairs in winter. I've grown up with Neutrogena and I've used it throughout my life as a sailor; so the fact that Neutrogena will be with me, throughout the tough round the world conditions is very exciting for me”.<br /><br />At just 28 years old, Boris is already used to being a pioneer: in 2001 he was the youngest entrant in the Transat 6.50 (Mini-Transat). In 2009 he became the first German to win a short-handed round the world regatta, when alongside Felix Oehme he won the Portimão Global Ocean Race 2008/09, the five leg round the world regatta sailed on Class 40 yachts. On that occasion Herrmann sailed Beluga Racer, the same 40-footer he also finished second in the Artemis Transat 2008 on, a yacht that saw him become one of the leading experts in the class.<br /><br />Ryan Breymaier is an ocean sailor from Annapolis, the USA's East Coast sailing capital. He has a wealth of experience in all types of top level sailing campaigns. The Neutrogena sponsorship for Breymaier also means joining forces with a partner which will be of great help at sea: “Neutrogena is a company with a great vision for the future and a great reputation in my country. I am very happy to associate myself with this brand. I am also sure that their line of male skincare products are going to keep my skin in optimum condition during these 80 days we'll be at sea! I think that the brand's core values link in perfectly with those of a sailing team and I think that this will be the start of a great relationship”.<br /><br />At 34 years old and married, Breymaier's experience extends from huge multi-hulls such as Playstation, to the somewhat smaller TP 52s, such as Aifos and Sjambok. The co-skipper also knows the yacht he'll be sailing in the Barcelona World Race very well indeed, having formed part of Jourdain and Nélias' technical crew in the 2007/08 edition of the race.<br /><br />He has played a key role in tuning the yacht for campaigns such as the Vendée Globe 2008/09 and the Istanbul Europa Race 2009. In the latter he also joined Jourdain onboard the yacht for the regatta. The American skipper now based in Brittany, France is also highly experienced in the making of all types of tackle for top level competition.<br /><br />Boris Herrmann and Ryan Breymaier have followed a very specific preparation programme of their IMOCA Open 60 at Concarneau in Brittany, along with their team captain, Phillipe Laot. The team is presently in Barcelona, where they are preparing for the oceanic qualifying oceanic course that they will be sailing along with six other IMOCA Open 60s, starting on 4th October.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contact :</span><br /><br />Isabel Genís<br />Communication<br />Barcelona World Race<br />media@barcelonaworldrace.org<br />Tel +34 932 217 457<br />Cell +34 699 632 813Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-5734961901542145082010-08-03T08:52:00.003-04:002010-08-03T09:00:48.215-04:00The Bites Return Late 2010The "BoatBites" have been barely a nibble... it's been a busy Summer! What can I say, except all those "robots" posting Chinese or Japaneses or whatever language it is, seriously, go post your "comments" elsewhere!<br /><br />The "bites" will return when I return to Europe in the Winter to keep tabs on my dear friends Nicola and Ryan Breymaier. If you haven't been reading, and since I've not been writing, it's a decent chance you may have missed my passion for the Barcelona World Race and Ryan's entry.<br /><br />This blog will regain some life when I hop on the plane to Spain later this year. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#%21/pages/Breymaier-Sailing/259689104089?ref=ts" target="_blank">Till then, please follow Ryan's journey</a>! He has one sweet title sponsor, which will be something to write about! An American sailor with a solid sponsor?!? You can name those on one hand!<br /><br />Fair Winds!<br />JennJennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-48886843149909677652010-06-17T09:20:00.003-04:002010-06-17T09:23:11.572-04:00Another Day at the Office: Two Boat Testing With New Hugo Boss Open 60<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#%21/video/video.php?v=10150211698015501" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjouazH_xuUtgkQsbsw7VXeb0TGYewrEcQ7_9az_lJxXJigf17-p8ZV-pQJrnrxZY50a2sI2P9SctJ39UesFPPp6edZewC8_ppLsNkoDiW3Hwu39qBs61Pw9Qa7ZgqJAlZZ2U2v/s400/Picture+11.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483732051766287746" border="0" /></a>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-22225058728788544882010-06-01T07:44:00.004-04:002011-06-24T16:11:16.391-04:00Another Day In The Office: Training Sail To Azores<object width="460" height="240"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/__5nfRb5AbQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/__5nfRb5AbQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="460" height="240"></embed></object>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-45599593468156461072010-05-28T22:15:00.002-04:002010-05-28T22:23:21.388-04:00Seahorse Magazine: June 2010 Teaser!Why do you pick up a magazine? The pretty cover? Or, sick content?<br /><br />Content baby!<br /><br />The June issue of Seahorse is well packed with editorial and super light on the advertorial, a relief compared to the choices on the new-stands here in the states!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A teaser:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">After the worldwide one-design success of the J/105, J/Boats decided that it was time for something a little more modern... Stu Johnstone explains</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What started as a gleam in the eye of a longterm J/Boat owner has finally evolved into the J/111… our next-generation state-of-the-art one-design. This particular owner is an archetypal ‘J/sailor’, having learnt how to race on J/24s in the late 1970s and progressed through J/22s, J/105s and J/100s at his summer home in Auckland, New Zealand. The idea is simple: get back to the basics, dream up the best all-around sailing boat possible, pure in its form, elegant in its execution and just damn fun to sail. Take the best characteristics from successful J/35, J/105 and J/109 one-design classes, dial in some J/90 and J/125 speed along with current thinking on hull and rig designs to create the optimum dual purpose boat in the 35-foot range. To ensure support and further fine-tune the brief, the initial concept was also bounced off the worldwide J/Boat community of 65+ dealers, sailmakers and prospects, as well as many of the 1,000-plus owners of existing larger J/Boat one-designs. That consensus design brief has become the J/111.</span><br /><br />Want more? Click here for a <a href="http://tiny.cc/EVS9t">BoatBite's exclusive deal</a>!Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-63751781435674808042010-05-24T23:10:00.003-04:002010-05-25T09:08:47.121-04:00New Video Work From Amory Ross Photography: Andy Horton Profile<object width="300" height="169"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11994708&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=11994708&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="300" height="169"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/11994708">Sailor Profile - Andy Horton</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/amoryross">Amory Ross</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-17698192077685803572010-05-19T17:58:00.008-04:002010-05-19T18:49:40.996-04:00Barcelona World Race Picks Up Team with Two Very Handsome and Talented Skippers!I am besides myself excited about this scoop. Not too familiar with Boris, but have sailed with Ryan Breymaier and could not be happier to support this team - great guy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.barcelonaworldrace.org/en" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 72px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGD_aoiUOc5h-2yiAcQQWPa_ANPtGP6MZPPebdcYTFLsNKggs6FQ2S3pE0fwysRggnTKbAEPdYZEDLobxFDBXTsP3S8glPNrJotDO-2oNpAKDdKeBkbRqWHXrrQEY0ENUyxTd/s400/image005.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473110041528447794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A NEW GERMAN AND AMERICAN DUO WILL TAKE ON THE BARCELONA WORLD RACE</span><br />March 19, 2010<br /><ul><li>Boris Herrmann and the American <a href="http://breymaiersailing.squarespace.com/about-ryan/" target="_blank">Ryan Breymaier</a> form a new team for the Barcelona World Race.</li><li>The new crew, part of Roland Jourdain’s Team Kaïros, will announce the name of their boat later in the summer.</li><li>Boris Herrmann will be the first German to compete in a major race in an IMOCA Open 60.</li></ul>Germany’s Boris Hermann has teamed up with North American Ryan Breymaier to be on the start line of the Barcelona World Race on the 31st December. They will mount their challenge on board the former Veolia Environnement on which Roland Jourdain and Jean Luc Nélias competed in the first edition of the race. Herrmann and Breymaier are part of Jourdain’s Team Kaïros.<br /><br />As the first German to compete in the IMOCA Open 60 class, Herrmann is used to cutting a pioneering wake. He was the youngest Mini skipper in the 2001 and then last year he became the first German skipper to win a major shorthanded ocean race after he paired up with compatriot Felix Oehme and triumphed in the Portimao Global Ocean Race, which is raced around the world over five stages in Class 40’s. Hermann, an MBA graduate, has moved up the sailing spectrum from being a successful 470, 505 and 49er dinghy racer through the Mini where he finished 11th in the 2001 Mini Transat.<br /><br />Herrmann, 28, also took second place in the 2008 Artemis Transat Race class with the same Class 40, Beluga Racer. But the step up to race non-stop around the world on an IMOCA Open 60 is a significant one: “It is an extraordinary challenge as much physically as it is mentally. It is simply one of the toughest races in existence”, affirms Herrmann, “and the IMOCA Open 60’s are the most advanced monohulls you can race two up.”<br /><br />Ryan Breymaier, 34, is an emerging ocean racer who has many high profile big boat programmes under his belt, from TP52’s, Swans and IRC race boats to a record attempt on the 125 foot maxi cat PlayStation. An economics graduate, he re-located from his native Annapolis to pursue his dream of racing in the IMOCA Open 60 class. For the last few years he has been based in France, responsible for the rigging and deckgear on Jourdain’s team, so he knows their boat well.<br /><br />Last year he sailed on the Open 60 when it was Veolia in the SNSM Record regatta and then in the 3450 miles Istanbul Europa Race from Istanbul to Brest via Nice and Barcelona. According to Hermann, he is an ideal partner for the Barcelona World Race: “Ryan fits the profile of the perfect North American professional, he is easy to be around, he is very efficient, but relaxed with it. From the first time we met we have got on well and we share the same objectives.”<br /><br />Breymaier sees their participation in Barcelona World Race as a great opportunity to spread interest and popularise short handed, extreme ocean racing to a much wider audience: “We want to share this adventure not only with the fans of ocean racing but to people who do not sail at all. And of course we want to win the race but we know that will be very difficult given the standards of the favourites.”<br /><br />Team Kaïros will announce the title sponsor of the boat during the summer. Presently the pair are preparing the boat in Concarneau, Brittany, following a programme directed by Roland Jourdain.<br /><br />The participation of the German-American duo in the Barcelona World Race is a pleasing step for IMOCA with the inclusion of a rising German skipper in the class and also for the FNOB (Fundació Navegació Oceànica Barcelona), the organizers of the Barcelona World Race which has been active to ensure the duo are on the start line when the 31st December arrives.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Photo:</span> From left to right, Ryan Breymaier and Boris Hermann<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-CZ12a_sCRNA7fCV8H6qcQWulrmyjipVPFqdCYehSQ9USpfZaFQI9MlSVv0xJCL853tKWLaEt7X7TZa0Fee9JYr8N1lyiWUXn784ZysQxftM76EMxgzvinO09LArwVFcWRrw/s1600/Boris+Herrmann+-+Ryan+Breymaier.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-CZ12a_sCRNA7fCV8H6qcQWulrmyjipVPFqdCYehSQ9USpfZaFQI9MlSVv0xJCL853tKWLaEt7X7TZa0Fee9JYr8N1lyiWUXn784ZysQxftM76EMxgzvinO09LArwVFcWRrw/s400/Boris+Herrmann+-+Ryan+Breymaier.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473106348009839586" border="0" /></a><br /></div>© Yann Le Breton / Team KaïrosJennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-358144061351824362010-04-29T16:06:00.004-04:002010-04-29T16:24:16.096-04:00Puma Ocean Racing Announces Core Team for Volvo Ocean Race 2011-12<span style="font-weight: bold;">PUMA OCEAN RACING POWERED BY BERG PROPULSION ANNOUNCES CORE TEAM FOR VOLVO OCEAN RACE 2011-2012<br /><br />Boston, Massachusetts, April 29, 2010</span> – Today Ken Read, skipper of PUMA Ocean Racing, announced his core crew and management team for the upcoming Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012. The team departs Alicante, Spain today to bring il mostro, PUMA Ocean Racing’s boat that secured a 2nd place finish in the last Volvo Ocean Race, back to Newport, Rhode Island where the team will immediately start training for the next race. il mostro will serve as the team’s training boat until a new boat, which will compete in the 2011-12 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race, is completed.<br /><br />PUMA has named Juan Yacht Design, of Valencia, Spain as the lead boat designer of the new PUMA Ocean Racing yacht. Juan Kouyoumdjian’s designs have a perfect record in the VOR since the inception of the Volvo Open 70 Rule. They are credited with designing the 2006 VOR winner, ABN AMRO 1 and the 2009 VOR winner, Ericsson 4.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“The decision to go with Juan to design PUMA’s new boat was a major step forward for the program, and set in motion a number of key hires that have formed the nucleus of the team,” </span>said Skipper Ken Read.<br /><br />Two new key members of the team include multiple Volvo Ocean Race winners, Brad Jackson and Tony Mutter. Each sailor was integral to the winning teams in both the 2006 and 2009 races. Jackson is a three-time winner of the VOR and will serve as design coordinator for PUMA Ocean Racing, mixing the sailing team’s input with Juan Kouyoumdjian’s creative and technical expertise. Mutter is a two-time VOR winner and will run the aero program, working closely with Steve Calder of North Sails and mast designer, Scott Ferguson. While sailing, Tony and Brad will also serve as watch captains. Returning from PUMA’s 2009 campaign is bowman and systems manager Casey Smith. "When the boat breaks offshore Casey has to fix it, so having him be part of design process with the build team early on will save us a lot with durability down the road," explained Read. Rob Greenhalgh also rejoins the PUMA crew after being a late but welcomed addition in the last race. Returning shore-team members include: Kimo Worthington, General Manager, and Tim Hacket, who will serve as the Shore Team Manager.<br /><br />New sailing team members include navigator Tom Addis (Telefonica Blue Co-Navigator), Jono Swain (Telefonica Blue watch captain) and Andrew Lewis (Rambler trimmer and ABN AMRO 2 tactician). “The decisions we make now are the ones that will create success in this race, and having this team of veterans involved early certainly increases our chances to make proper decisions,” said Read of the team assembled so far. “Not only do we have a team that can sail a boat fast, but we have a team that understands what it takes to compete in a race like the Volvo. Great attitudes, great skills, which hopefully increases our chances for success.”<br /><br />Cumulatively, the management and sailing team for PUMA Ocean Racing shares a level of success difficult to match with 20 Volvo Ocean Race entries and 14 America’s Cup editions. Collectively, the core team holds eight 24-hour mono hull speed records.The Volvo Ocean Race begins October 2011 in Alicante, Spain and ends in Galway, Ireland in June 2012. The eight stopovers in between include: Cape Town, Abu Dhabi, Sanya (China), Auckland, Itajaí (Brazil), Miami, Lisbon and Lorient (France). PUMA continues to produce and expand their line of sailing performance gear and remains the first Sportlifestyle company to participate in a venture of this kind. PUMA will also be the official supplier of all Volvo Ocean Race merchandise. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PUMA Ocean Racing Sailing Team: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ken Read</span>, 48 (Rhode Island, United States)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Skipper </span><br />Considered to be one of the world’s most accomplished racers, Read was in charge of PUMA Ocean Racing and at the helm of PUMA’s il mostro throughout the entire Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. The U.S.-born Read has twice helmed America’s Cup programs in 2000 and 2003 and was named “United States Rolex Yachtsman of the Year” twice and has 46 World, North American and National Championships to his credit.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tom Addis</span>, 40 (Sydney, Australia)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Navigator </span><br />Addis, a trained meteorologist, joins PUMA as a navigator after sailing with Telefonica Blue during the Volvo, taking two leg wins. Tom has sailed thousands of offshore miles onboard Maxi Alfa Romero, winning both Sydney-Hobart and Transpac races. Addis also sailed with America’s Cup Team New Zealand in 2007.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rob Greenhalgh</span>, 32 (Hamble, United Kingdom)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Helmsman & Trimmer </span><br />2009 18’ Skiff World Champion, Greenhalgh is back with PUMA after joining the crew during the 08/09 race. Greenhalgh was a vital part of PUMA’s last campaign and served as tactician for Ken Read during in port racing and watch captain offshore. Rob has sailed two previous Volvo Ocean Races and was part of the crew, along with Tony Mutter and Brad Jackson, who won the race with ABN AMRO 1 during the 05/06 edition of the race.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brad Jackson</span>, 42 (Auckland, New Zealand)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Design Coordinator & Watch Captain </span><br />Named New Zealand Sailor of the Year in 2009, Jackson has sailed the Volvo Ocean Race five times, numerous Sydney-Hobarts, Fastnets and Trans-Atlantics. Jackson was a member of the Ericsson 4 boat that won the VOR 2008-2009 and has been part of three 24-hour monohull speed records. In addition to his role as watch captain, Jackson will serve as design coordinator for the PUMA program, mixing the sailors’ input with Juan K’s creative and technical expertise.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andrew “Junior” Lewis</span>, 27 (Honolulu, United States)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Trimmer & Driver </span><br />Lewis will be one of the three under-30 sailors onboard PUMA’s new boat. Lewis has logged thousands of offshore miles, sailing onboard ABN AMRO 2 during the VOR 05/06 race and on Rambler during the record breaking Transatlantic Race and Middle Sea races. Lewis also has a long list of honors for inshore racing ranging from the Laser Class and America’s Cup. He was part of the monohull record-breaking crew of ABN AMRO 2 during the 05/06 race.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tony Mutter</span>, 41 (Auckland, New Zealand)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aerodynamics Coordinator & Watch Captain </span><br />Mutter joins PUMA after sailing onboard Volvo Ocean Race 08/09 winner Ericsson 4. Mutter has sailed five Volvos, five Fastnet Races and five Maxi Worlds. He has been part of three Volvo crews where the 24-hour monohull record has been broken. As aerodynamics coordinator, he will work closely with North Sails to design the next generation of VO70 sails. Tony will sail onboard for PUMA as watch captain.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Casey Smith</span>, 31 (Brisbane, Australia)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Systems Manager & Bowman </span><br />Smith joined the crew of PUMA’s il mostro for the Volvo Ocean Race 08/09 as one of the under 30’s. Smith was instrumental in repairing structural damages to il mostro during the last race. And was honored for the sportsmanship award for his efforts in replacing il mostro’s rudder during the Leg 7 Trans-Atlantic crossing. Smith has sailed the 08/09 Volvo Ocean Race and numerous Sydney-Hobart races and Trans-Atlantic crossings.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jonathan “Jono” Swain</span>, 43 (Durban, South Africa)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Helmsman & Trimmer </span><br />Jono Swain comes to PUMA with experience in four Volvo Ocean Races, most recently as watch captain onboard Telefonica Blue. Swain is considered an “all around sailor,” mixing offshore experience with an impressive inshore resume which includes and America’s Cup campaign, Louis Vuitton Series and trimming on Mean Machine. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PUMA Ocean Racing Shore Team Management: </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kimo Worthington</span>, 50 (California, United States)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">General Manager </span><br />Kimo Worthington has a rare combination of management expertise onshore and leadership on the water. His professional sailing career includes competing in six America’s Cups, including a win with America3 in 1992, and numerous offshore miles. In the 1997-98 Whitbread Round the World Race, Worthington was watch captain and sailing team manager for the winning EF Language team. In the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006 edition he served as General Manager for second place Pirates of the Caribbean and in the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 he was general manager for PUMA Ocean Racing. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tim Hacket</span>, 38 (Sydney, Australia)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shore Team Manager </span><br />Tim Hacket has been building racing yachts for over 20 years. A native Australian, Tim is now based in Newport, Rhode Island. Tim’s experience includes four America’s Cup boat builds and two Volvo Ocean Race shore teams, mostly recently as part of PUMA’s Volvo 2008/09 campaign.<br /><br />*** For more images for editorial use please go to: <a href="http://media.pumaoceanracing.com">http://media.pumaoceanracing.com </a>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-37117913299714029232010-04-24T09:59:00.007-04:002010-04-24T10:56:30.619-04:00Publish or Perish: Why picking up your favorite sailing magazine is important.<span style="font-weight: bold;">"Be published or perish."</span> This, a familiar phrase from my professors in University. At the time, was heavy in the sciences and all my mentors where active in their field of study. The school I attended was adamant their staff be contributing leaders in their area of expertise and one way to secure this position was having their research published in scientific journals.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What does any of this have to do with sailing?</span><br /><br />How do the top boat designers, professional sailors and photographers make their work and accomplishments known to the world? It's typically published in one of the many sailing magazines. As contributors and readers, we breeze through clips on the web. However, it's when the story or image makes it to print, the real satisfaction of success is felt.<br /><br />The virtual world has improved tremendously with rich content that is easy to find. It's a mixing pot of professionals and hobbyist. The combination providing a unique base of information from those who are paid to contribute and those with a passion.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Where am I going with all this?</span><br /><br />I always wanted to be published. In print. Granted, as a young girl in University, the hope was to be first author in one of the many scientific journals I collected. Later, it would be to see my name in an American based Sailing Magazine I grew up reading alongside my father on our family cruiser. As an adult, a hardcover book protecting the pages of a great tale crafted from the many adventures experienced from chasing dreams.<br /><br />The virtual world is my office. It's an amazing view. However, want makes it to print sticks around longer. We can go to the library and look up all the work on famous boat designers of the America's Cup and relieve the history of around the world racing. This may all be done on their computer database, however, because it made it to print in one of the recognized publications, its earned the place to be archived and therefore remembered for all time.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Remembered for all time.</span> That's my point.</span><br /><br />Will always send a shout-out to all the mentors and friends holding down virtual sailing news sites (too many to name and would not want to leave any out!) They work very hard to keep us in-the-know, in real-time. I've spent some years on that same goal - you don't sleep much!<br /><br />However, for sailing to grow and leave a mark: the stories and images must be published or perish. So please, whether it's the digital version or quick grab at the new-stand, on your way through the airport; remember that every-time you do buy a sailing magazine, you are contributing to its future being told to our grandchildren.<br /><br />Now, of course my hope is it'll be <a href="http://www.seahorse.co.uk/shop/subs/?promo_code=JENN672149B">Seahorse's</a>, but I am where I am today because of them all. Enjoy some Summer reading this season!<br /><br />***<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note:</span> I chose to work for Seahorse because their content is a mix of quality you find in a scientific publication and the light reading of news from the highest level of sailing. You learn a lot from the contributors without the clutter of ad/sales because they have streamlined their business process to efficiently publish content. It's not an easy magazine to acquire in North America, here's a free digital sample of April's issue:<br /><br /><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/launch.aspx?referral=other&pnum=&refresh=x14Z3kC0D1g6&EID=0a94635a-1c2b-41d2-a2f8-17ae90d4b088&skip=" target="_blank"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18t1qW9thacoztkQ1o3Y7Ba0tdAnY31nv14kxJGREPLUPGHPMNKOPRJaHAVNX9x62PAieH2GtWe3STe7zePunziGecgYCGlm5M7PQV1TF0m2DuE5ZzwKEi_YjZk5zSQXSJuXM/s144/Picture%206.png" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-40432674368269819352010-03-27T17:35:00.007-04:002010-03-27T18:23:17.239-04:00The Sails are Raised in Hyannis!In it's fourth year, Raising The Sail 2010 has grown from 30 enthusiastic New England High School sailors to over 50! Myself and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg0DIA5IRKI" target="blank">Tim Fallon</a> have been with the event since it's introduction. <a href="http://sailing.teamusa.org/athletes/tim-wadlow" target="blank">Tim Wadlow</a> joined us last season and this year <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg0DIA5IRKI" target="blank">Karen Renzulli</a> gets in on the action, which today was plenty!<br /> <br />The following video was collected while the kids were working on a drill called, "Hang In There." They start a race on Starboard tact and not released to tact till the coaches blow their whistle. The drill is intended to build hiking skills, boat handling and dealing with bad air or poor position on the race course. In this case, very cold and gusty conditions as well! Keep an eye to the left about mid-way through the clip.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwO8EYQ4wrFkb3cxdMha4ICvvAmV2SckW0pbOaeCh6-WAVInRotSW0a30SQBKpggM7AmP-v6lYtzA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />The clinic is hosted by Barnstable High School Sailing Boosters Club and the Hyannis Yacht Club. It's a fund-raising event which supports the growth of youth sailing in the Cape Cod region. Quite successful and at the current rate of growth, could be impressive four years from now.<br /><br />What brings me back each year are the kids. As the video clip shows, they hang-in there when the wind chill is just below freezing and give us coaches everything they've got for two and half days. They are positive and hard working.<br /><br />Today we worked on speed control, line sites and ranges to improve starts and sail less despite factors like outgoing tides; in addition to hiking efficiency. They end the day fleet racing. Tomorrow will focus on Team Racing, an area where Tim, Tim and Karen truly excel as each is a Champion in this line of racing!<br /><br />My contribution keeps old roots intact with helping them adapt a healthy lifestyle on and off the water which will ensure all the amazing skills they learn shine through this season. What good is winning the start if your legs cramp up hiking on the windward leg and your skipper is too dehydrated to make a smart call on the layline?!?<br /><br />The following clip from last year's clinic and more detail to the sort of work we do with and for the kids. This year we are using photography and video to help the kids see their sailing and improve with immediate feedback.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/diuV3-4KYVU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/diuV3-4KYVU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-90873477065240123732010-03-07T14:05:00.002-05:002010-03-07T14:12:51.844-05:00Warming Up! Raising The Sail 2010Spring is on her way and that means the Northern reaches of the world will start thinking about playful days on-the-water. Unless you are a High School or College sailor. Then, you think about sailing 365 days a year an the only thing keeping you off the water is it being frozen over! In a few short weeks, leaving the skis at home to make my annual trip to Hyannis Yacht Club to hang with my favorite group of High School sailors: Raising The Sail Advance 420 Clinic!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Photos from last year's event:</span><br /><br /><object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="opaque" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#AAAAAA" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.photoshelter.com/swf/CSlideShow.swf?sv=20090929&feedSRC=http%3A//www.photoshelter.com/c/jenniferlangille/gallery/Raising-The-Sail-Advance-420-Racing-Clinic-2009/G0000EkjQRHzIcQo%3Ffeed%3Drss%26ppg%3D200&target=_self&f_l=t&f_fscr=t&f_tb=t&f_bb=t&f_bbl=f&f_fss=f&f_2up=t&f_crp=t&f_wm=t&f_s2f=t&f_emb=t&f_cap=f&f_sln=f&ldest=c&imgT=f&cred=iptc&trans=xfade" /><embed src="http://www.photoshelter.com/swf/CSlideShow.swf?t=1267988851734&feedSRC=http%3A//www.photoshelter.com/c/jenniferlangille/gallery/Raising-The-Sail-Advance-420-Racing-Clinic-2009/G0000EkjQRHzIcQo%3Ffeed%3Drss%26ppg%3D200&target=_self&f_l=t&f_fscr=t&f_tb=t&f_bb=t&f_bbl=f&f_fss=f&f_2up=t&f_crp=t&f_wm=t&f_s2f=t&f_emb=t&f_cap=f&f_sln=f&ldest=c&imgT=f&cred=iptc&trans=xfade" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300" bgcolor="#AAAAAA" wmode="opaque"></embed></object><br>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-23101790000307838282010-02-11T20:31:00.005-05:002010-02-11T20:49:29.150-05:00Winter Play and Why No Recent Post on SailingWould any of you reading believe that playing in the woods of Vermont, seeking out one stash of fresh powder after another could lead into talks about the <a href="http://www.americascup.com/en/index.html"target="_blank">33rd edition of the America's Cup</a> and reliving the stories of <a href="http://www.volvooceanrace.com/index.aspx?bhcp=1"target="_blank">Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09</a>?<br /><br />Well, it can! A number of my fellow colleagues at <a href="http://www.madriverglen.com/"target="_blank">Mad River Glen Ski</a> area are serious sailors and follow the sport as religiously as they seek out fresh tracks. I wish we'd all be chatting more about the Face-off in Valencia but since many are working their way through <a href="http://www.seahorse.co.uk/shop/volvobookJEN/"target="_blank">copies of Spanish Castle to White Night</a> - we seem to find unique connections between the offshore adventure and a back-country trek.<br /><br />This leads to the infrequent sailing coverage at BoatBites (for now...) I'll be back into the circuit after the snow melts. Till then, Winter Play with fellow sailors in the mountains of Vermont guides my path. Be back soon! Don't be surprised if the next report is from Spain, chasing the latest in Volvo scoop and counting down to the <a href="http://www.barcelonaworldrace.org/en"target="_blank">2010-11 edition of the Barcelona World Race</a>!<br /><br />Fair Winds!Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-4797039622782687052010-01-20T06:53:00.001-05:002010-01-20T06:57:14.276-05:00Lead Changes and Challenges on Day Two at Key WestLead Changes and Challenges on Day Two at Key West: Good Tactics and Boat Speed Rule the Day<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Key West, Fla</span> - Another day of good wind brought two more races and a shakeup in some of the standings in many of the 11 classes at Key West 2010, presented by Nautica.<br /><br />A northeast wind that started off at seven knots and built to 13 allowed organizers with Premiere Racing to remain on schedule for a 10-race regatta. Some of the professionally-crewed grand prix classes saw the overall lead change hands while other classes saw the opening day pace-setters strengthen their grip on first place.<br /><br />Joe Fly, an Italian entry skippered by Giovanni Maspero posted a pair of fourths on Tuesday to take over the lead in Farr 40 class. Francesco Bruni is calling tactics on Joe Fly, which began the day in third and now leads fellow Italian boat Nerone by one point.<br /><br />Nerone, skippered by Massimo Mezzaroma of Punta Ala, had a terrific Tuesday with a first and a third to jump from sixth to second in the overall standings. Vasco Vascotto is tactician on Nerone, which was named Sperry Top-Sider Boat of the Day. <br /><br />Struntje Light, skippered by Wolfgang Schaefer of Germany, fell out of first place despite winning Race 3. Schaefer was remained optimistic despite falling to third overall due to an 11th in Race 4.<br /><br />“Of course, we are very happy to be in the game. We came here to get some experience in the new boat and so far our boat speed has been very good,” said Schaefer, who took delivery of a Farr 40 formerly owned by Peter de Ridder a few days before the regatta.<br /> <br />Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark had planned to compete in Farr 40 class at Key West 2010, but wound up having to attend the World Future Energy Summit in the United Arab Emirates. However, the prince still entered his boat and has been following the results very closely each day. He was no doubt thrilled to see that Nanoq won Race 3 on Tuesday with Anders Myralf on the helm and Volvo Ocean Race veteran Bouwe Bekking calling tactics.<br /><br />“We wish Frederik was here to enjoy this win with us, but we understand that he has to take care of his official work as prince,” Myralf said.<br /><br />Nanoq’s crew has not sailed together since the Farr 40 European Championship in Sardinia so that is why Prince Frederik felt it was important for the boat to race at Key West. Tuesday’s victory brought some positive reinforcement about Nanoq’s new rig setup.<br /><br />“We had a very good start, hit the first couple shifts and rounded the first mark just ahead of Joe Fly. We then had a very good downwind leg and were able to extend the lead to five boat lengths at the bottom mark. We just covered the fleet from there,” Myralf said.<br /><br />Barking Mad, skippered by Jim Richardson of Newport, R.I., rallied from last in the 12-boat fleet to fifth in a race for the second straight day and is fourth overall.<br /><br />In the Melges 32 class, John Kilroy and his team aboard Samba Pa Ti had a superb day on the water and vaulted from third to first in the 22 boat class. Stu Bannatyne is calling tactics while fellow pro Morgan Reeser is trimming the main for Kilroy, who won Race 4 and placed fourth in Race 3 to move ahead of Monday leader Ramrod (Rod Jabin, Annapolis, Md.) by a point.<br /><br />“We had confidence in our boat speed based off of yesterday so today wanted to have good clean starts so we could get clear lanes,” Kilroy said. “We were seventh at the last mark in the first race and rallied to get a fourth. We got a great start in the second race and were able to just extend and extend. Stu did a great job on tactics today while Morgan and Sam Rogers did a great job of trimming.”<br /><br />This is only the fifth Melges 32 event for Kilroy, who has competed in Key West with a Farr 40 and a TP52 among other designs. The Malibu, California resident loves the exciting sport-boat and said the competition in the class is intense.<br /><br />“This fleet is so close that one small mistake can cost you 10 or 15 boats. It’s the outhouse or the penthouse and you just have to try to stay in between and hope to be there at the end,” he said.<br /><br />There is a new leader in the 21-boat Melges 24 class as well with Alan Field and his USA 587 team moving into a tie with UKA UKA Racing. Former College of Charleston All-American Steve Hunt is calling tactics for Field, a California resident who won Race 3 on Tuesday then tacked on a fourth in Race 4.<br /><br />“It’s pretty shifty out there so it’s important to be in the front row and able to control your own destiny. Alan won the start (in Race 3) and that allowed me to play the shifts better,” said Hunt, who spent seven years mounting an Olympic campaign in 470 class. “Our boat speed is pretty decent and we really improved our tacking today.”<br /><br />Field finished a somewhat disappointing 11th at the Melges 24 Worlds in October and Hunt admitted a win in Key West would help ease the sting of that result. “At the worlds Alan had a little trouble getting off the line, but here in Key West he is starting the boat much better, which makes a huge difference.”<br /><br />UKA UKA Racing, the Italian entry owned by Lorenzo Santini and helmed by Lorenzo Bressani, now has an impressive series line of 2-1-2-5. Tactician Jonathan McKee, a Seattle native, said strategy and boat-handling have been paramount in the shifty conditions. “It’s not really about boat speed and much more about positioning,” he said. “Today was less shifty than yesterday, but it still wasn’t totally obvious which side of the course was favored.”<br /><br />Bella Mente and Pugwash extended their leads in IRC 1 and 2, respectively, with a second straight strong day of racing. Bella Mente, a Reichel-Pugh 69-footer owned by Hap Fauth of Newport, R.I., has sailed very impressively in winning all four races.<br /><br /> “We are coming off a very successful summer season in Europe in which we won the Med Cup and several other regattas. Right now, the crew is on top of its game and we are getting the most we can out of the boat,” Fauth said.<br /><br />Pugwash owner David Murphy looked quite content on Tuesday afternoon as he ate finger sandwiches and sipped green labeled beer aboard his Lyman-Morse 90-foot motor yacht, berthed at the end of the Galleon docks. Murphy deserved to enjoy happy hour after opening Key West 2010 with a stellar line of 2-1-1-2. The New York resident is a newcomer to competitive sailboat racing who has enjoyed tremendous early success.<br /><br />Pugwash, a J/122 based in Newport, R.I., has won four of the seven events it has entered since Murphy took delivery in June. North Sails professional Larry Leonard is calling tactics for Murphy, who is looking to add Key West to his impressive list of victories that includes Chester Race Week and the Edgartown Round the Island Race.<br /><br />“All the credit goes to the crew. Larry is the mastermind while our trimmers are terrific. I’m just kind of like Forrest Gump. I just focus on driving the boat,” Murphy said.<br /><br />Savasana stretched its lead in J/105 class with a fourth and a second on Tuesday as skipper Brian Keane looks to repeat as winner of Key West. Mike Danish is serving as tactician for Keane, who praised the performance of second-place Ghost and said Savasana has to keep putting up good results.<br /><br />“Ghost sailed great today and certainly is pushing us,” Keane said. “Ideally, our goal is to finish in the top five of every race and win each day. It’s all about avoiding the big mistake.”<br /><br />North professional Will Welles holds the lead in J/80 class for the second straight day despite an eighth in Race 4. Jeff Johnstone of J/Boats steered Little Feat to a pair of bullets on Tuesday to close within one point of Welles and the Rascal team.<br /><br />Johnstone may be with the company that designs the boat, but admitted even he can learn new tricks on the race course after finishing seventh in both races on Monday. "It was one of those things were you had to go left, but you couldn't bite off more than you could chew," Jeff Johnstone said, referring to how he played the shifts a bit differently on Tuesday.<br /><br />Follow all the grand prix action, racing excitement, and results through the web-site blog and coverage, live tracking of the Melges 32 and J/80 fleets by Kattack Kattack.com, Scuttlebutt’s on the scene reports SailingScuttlebutt.com, and nightly on demand video by T2P on www.T2P.tv (after 9:00PM EST) and more. <br /><br />Results, photos and news: <a href="http://www.premiere-racing.com/">www.Premiere-Racing.com<br /> </a><br />Press Officer Bill Wagner bwagner@capitalgazette.comJennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-8994312208791979062010-01-18T09:47:00.003-05:002010-01-18T10:07:42.469-05:00Key West Race Week 2010 CoverageIt's beautiful in Key West today and we are underway with Key West Race Week 2010. Racing is due to start at any time and here's my mini-scoop:<br /><br />Daily Blog Commentary - <a href="http://www.premiere-racing.com/KW10_blog/KW10_Blog_Dashboard.htm">CLICK HERE</a>!<br /><br />That's it. Whatever work you hoped to accomplish today or this whole week, there is always next week. Hope you enjoy the event - Cheers!Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-24476692825931768122010-01-02T20:47:00.003-05:002010-01-02T20:48:29.399-05:00Key West Race Week 2010The countdown is on! Are you ready for Key West Race Week 2010?Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-49516965118473947952009-12-10T14:24:00.005-05:002009-12-10T14:32:33.969-05:00Order Spanish Castle To White Night For ChristmasA short note because if you are like me and have family and friends who are hard to shop for during the holidays, however STILL wait till the last minute - could lose out on the perfect gift!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.seahorse.co.uk/shop/volvobookJEN/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Spanish Castle To White Night</span></a> is beautiful and the DVD, well put together and great account of the 2008-09 event. If I were to take a guess, if you haven't already <a href="http://www.seahorse.co.uk/shop/volvobookJEN/">placed an order</a>; it will be hard to have in hand for Christmas if not done by December 14th-15th.<br /><br />I'd love to share a mini list of whom I'll be wrapping up a copy for, but they read my blog!<br /><br />Happy Holidays ~ JJennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-52667675929285188822009-12-02T07:19:00.002-05:002009-12-02T07:22:26.048-05:00Moth Worlds 2010: Puma To Sponsor!Just in - Love Puma Scoop!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>December 2, 2009</span> – <span style="font-style: italic;">The Sportlifestyle company PUMA continues their love of extreme sailing and signed on to be the title sponsor of the International Moth Worlds 2010. PUMA 2010 International Moth Worlds will be held March 8-15, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event will be held at the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">PUMA 2010 International Moth Worlds is expecting between 50-70 boats to compete, all branded with the signature PUMA cat. Many as 15 of the world’s top Moth sailors slated to participate in the event. The Moth Class draws sailors of Olympic and America’s Cup caliber and is quickly becoming a premier dinghy class. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“During each stopover along the Volvo Ocean Race route last year, the PUMA Moths drew so much attention because of their agility and speed, they became a great addition to the PUMA Ocean Racing team. ” said Antonio Bertone, PUMA Chief Marketing Officer. “We are proud to continue our partnership with one of the fastest growing small boat classes in sailing. The Moth’s require extreme skill to sail but also bring a sense of fun to the sport, something that is a perfect fit for the PUMA brand.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">PUMA became involved with the Moth Class during the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, having PUMA branded Moths sailed in port during each of the eleven stopovers around the world. During the adventure around the world, PUMA's Moths were sailed by ISAF Rolex Sailor of the Year Anna Tunicliffe, US Laser sailor Brad Funk, former Moth World Champion Rohan Veal and Swiss Moth sailor Arnaud Psarofaghis. Both the Moth Class and PUMA bring a new enthusiasm to sailing, attracting top sailors and non-sailing spectators. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“The Moth Class is delighted to have PUMA sponsoring the 2010 Moth World Championships in Dubai,” said event organizer and Moth sailor Chris Graham. “The Moth class is growing so fast, attracting the best dinghy sailors in the world and putting them in one boat against each other. Along with PUMA’s entry into the world of sailing, we feel that the synergy between Moth sailors and PUMA is a perfect fit. Both PUMA and Moths share a love for fast, exciting and very high caliber sailing matched with a sense of fun an friendliness off the water.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">PUMA has entered a new premium category for sailing and was the only Sportlifestyle company to participate in the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, where PUMA’s il mostro boat won an impressive 2nd place finish. Alongside PUMA’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, PUMA launched a full range of marine clothing and apparel, from offshore sailing gear to onshore lifestyle fashion. The PUMA Sailing Performance collection was developed and tested by the PUMA Ocean Racing team itself, and was worn by the team throughout the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. The PUMA Sailing Lifestyle collection takes inspiration from the sport. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">For more information about the PUMA Moth World Championships and PUMA Sailing collections, please visit <a href="http://www.pumaoceanracing.com/us/en/">www.pumaoceanracing.com</a>. </span>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-69554256485050833132009-11-30T07:33:00.001-05:002009-11-30T07:34:35.482-05:00Award Winning Spanish Castle To White Night: Final Video ClipHere it is, the final video segment: <br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1x-sehpK1TU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1x-sehpK1TU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-71852105763286029682009-11-25T20:35:00.003-05:002009-11-25T20:44:26.703-05:00PUMA Ocean Racing Wins European Sponsorship Award!Way To Go Puma! Just landed in the inbox from our gal Bridgid Murphy, Puma Ocean Racing's media/PR queen. She does an amazing job!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">*****<br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">November 25, 2009</span> – <span style="font-style: italic;">The Sportlifestyle company PUMA is proud to announce they have received the European Sponsorship Award for the best International Sponsor campaign for their effort during the Volvo Ocean Race. PUMA was short-listed for two categories; business to consumer and international. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">PUMA, with their PUMA Ocean Racing team, was the only business to consumer company to participate in the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. PUMA brought their mobile pop-up stores to all eleven ports, and PUMA City to Alicante, Spain and Boston, Massachusetts. PUMA City is A tour de force of architecture and design, the massive 11,000 square-foot structure is made from twenty-four, forty-foot long steel shipping containers, each weighing in at eleven tons. Built in China and designed to be a mobile unit In addition to retail efforts, PUMA also engaged consumers through social networking channels such as a blog, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and an iPhone application. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">PUMA’s Volvo Ocean Race campaign was the most innovative marketing campaign ever taken on by the company. With their eye-catching boat il mostro, PUMA was able to secure the greatest media exposure of all the individual boats, a great accomplishment for a single boat team. PUMA Ocean Racing received the most television coverage and the second most print coverage. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">“It’s a real honor to be nominated for this award,” said Antonio Bertone, Chief Marketing Officer. “We entered into the sailing category with the overall goal of making sailing inclusive and inviting new people into the sport. Our PUMA Ocean Racing team brought sailing to places in the world that have never seen sailing as an extreme, competitive sport. Our entry into the Volvo Ocean Race helped us show the world we’re serious about sailing and are committed to this new category.” </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">PUMA has entered a new premium category for sailing and was the only Sportlifestyle company to participate in the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, where PUMA’s il mostro boat won an impressive 2nd place finish. Alongside PUMA’s entry in the Volvo Ocean Race, PUMA launched a full range of marine clothing and apparel, from offshore sailing gear to onshore lifestyle fashion. The PUMA Sailing Performance collection was developed and tested by the PUMA Ocean Racing team itself, and was worn by the team throughout the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. The PUMA Sailing Lifestyle collection takes inspiration from the sport. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">For more information about the PUMA Ocean Racing and PUMA Sailing collections, please visit www.pumaoceanracing.com.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;">*****<br /></div>Enjoyed working with all the teams during the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race and on the record as devoted fan of Telefonica Blue. However, the way Puma dove in to this event and the positive impact they've had on our sport has won my complete respect for the brand and it's people. They stuck with it. Sincerely hope we see them in 2011!<br /><br />Cheers ~ JennJennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28851075.post-78145442831531851202009-11-23T21:58:00.002-05:002009-11-23T22:05:10.514-05:00Video Trailers: Spanish Castle To White NightHave you ordered your copy yet? Well, if Santa is to deliver it before Christmas you <a href="http://www.seahorse.co.uk/shop/volvobookJEN/">best get on with it</a>! Need a little push, here are Parts 1 & 2 of Mark sitting with Volvo TV crew reading from the book...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Part 1:</span><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4Vuhfifhr8M&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4Vuhfifhr8M&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Part 2:</span><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZUEpGVC9_Kc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZUEpGVC9_Kc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br />Part 3 coming soon, but I hope you all pick up a copy before then! For those who have one on the way, don't miss the DVD. It's attached to the back cover and a wee bit camouflaged with the background.Jennifer Langillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16245681977089531191noreply@blogger.com0