Showing posts with label offshore sailing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label offshore sailing. Show all posts
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Barcelona 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!
A NEW GERMAN AND AMERICAN DUO WILL TAKE ON THE BARCELONA WORLD RACE
March 19, 2010
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
Photo: From left to right, Ryan Breymaier and Boris Hermann
© Yann Le Breton / Team Kaïros
A NEW GERMAN AND AMERICAN DUO WILL TAKE ON THE BARCELONA WORLD RACE
March 19, 2010
- Boris Herrmann and the American Ryan Breymaier form a new team for the Barcelona World Race.
- The new crew, part of Roland Jourdain’s Team Kaïros, will announce the name of their boat later in the summer.
- Boris Herrmann will be the first German to compete in a major race in an IMOCA Open 60.
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.
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
Photo: From left to right, Ryan Breymaier and Boris Hermann
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
News Bite From Istanbul Europa Race
"Just as in the third leg of the race, the Istanbul Europa fleet have
once again found the Mediterranean's weather gods in capricious mood. Now approaching the Alboran Sea, the last stretch of the Med before the Straits of Gibraltar and the frontier with the Atlantic, the sailors are experiencing the robust conditions of a low pressure
system: squalls, thunderstorms, flashes of lightning and sudden,
brutal bursts of acceleration as they are caught by the fierce gusts.
And as the boats pass Cap Palos, the battle for places in the ranking
is fiercer than ever." Read More On The Final Leg Of The Istanbul Europa Race
once again found the Mediterranean's weather gods in capricious mood. Now approaching the Alboran Sea, the last stretch of the Med before the Straits of Gibraltar and the frontier with the Atlantic, the sailors are experiencing the robust conditions of a low pressure
system: squalls, thunderstorms, flashes of lightning and sudden,
brutal bursts of acceleration as they are caught by the fierce gusts.
And as the boats pass Cap Palos, the battle for places in the ranking
is fiercer than ever." Read More On The Final Leg Of The Istanbul Europa Race
Monday, September 29, 2008
Volvo Boys...Where are the girls?
I get asked this question frequently, "Why aren't there any girls in the race?" Actually, the really hilarious question is them asking which boat I sail on...yah...the one in my dreams!
You can all stop laughing now, thank you...
Last night a group of us were sitting around the tele, sick of CNN's reports on the dreadful state of financial affairs in the US and managed a discussion on sailing injuries. One of the gals husband recently suffered a nasty injury on one of the V70s when a winch drum failed, shifting the full load onto the pedestal he was working. The increased load took him off the deck, up and over the pedestal (a.k.a. "coffee grinder") and back onto the deck where he met up with traveler system and nothing soft or smooth.
The lad sustained serious injury to upper leg (where he landed) and sliced open his knee just below his "knee cap" (a gift from the traveler system.) He had a very long and painful recovery.
This, just one tale and a mild story of the potential physical risks of sailing such a demanding boat. Now, please keep in mind before getting upset and wondering why the hell they sail these boats. They love it and would not have it any other way and in this story, the winch drum was faulty. This could happen on any boat, just happens that when a V70 or maxi is involved, more damage to the sailor.
So back to why there are no girls on the modern V70s and it is not because they aren't skilled enough to do so. The boats were simply not designed with female physiology in mind. They are designed to push the boundaries of man. What would be interesting, pairing V70 designer with a team that want's a female crew, therefore crafting a powerful, fast boat with a smaller framed person at the controls. This would be an interesting question to pose.
Think it will be awhile before we see such a team and personally, greatly respect the guys who take on this offshore challenge and the wives and girlfriends who support them. Many of them are damn good sailors but raising our future generation of sailor is a very important job!
So ladies, please do not get upset or even discouraged because the time will come when female and boat designer come together, but till then, lets just admired the Volvo Boys for the solid sailors they are and appreciate their love for such raw, passionate sailing...
Cheers!
You can all stop laughing now, thank you...
Last night a group of us were sitting around the tele, sick of CNN's reports on the dreadful state of financial affairs in the US and managed a discussion on sailing injuries. One of the gals husband recently suffered a nasty injury on one of the V70s when a winch drum failed, shifting the full load onto the pedestal he was working. The increased load took him off the deck, up and over the pedestal (a.k.a. "coffee grinder") and back onto the deck where he met up with traveler system and nothing soft or smooth.
The lad sustained serious injury to upper leg (where he landed) and sliced open his knee just below his "knee cap" (a gift from the traveler system.) He had a very long and painful recovery.
This, just one tale and a mild story of the potential physical risks of sailing such a demanding boat. Now, please keep in mind before getting upset and wondering why the hell they sail these boats. They love it and would not have it any other way and in this story, the winch drum was faulty. This could happen on any boat, just happens that when a V70 or maxi is involved, more damage to the sailor.
So back to why there are no girls on the modern V70s and it is not because they aren't skilled enough to do so. The boats were simply not designed with female physiology in mind. They are designed to push the boundaries of man. What would be interesting, pairing V70 designer with a team that want's a female crew, therefore crafting a powerful, fast boat with a smaller framed person at the controls. This would be an interesting question to pose.
Think it will be awhile before we see such a team and personally, greatly respect the guys who take on this offshore challenge and the wives and girlfriends who support them. Many of them are damn good sailors but raising our future generation of sailor is a very important job!
So ladies, please do not get upset or even discouraged because the time will come when female and boat designer come together, but till then, lets just admired the Volvo Boys for the solid sailors they are and appreciate their love for such raw, passionate sailing...
Cheers!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
No Rest...
...for the offshore racer!
Aside from the obvious implications of why "no rest" for the offshore racer (constant boat work, etc.), my meaning refers to the physiological state of a sailor who endures long periods at sea.
I have a new "Mini Student" under the wing of SailTrim and he ask many questions. In our last consult he inquired about his training and wanted to understand my intention with things like his food journals and why I wanted him to do this, that and the other with regards to training since in offshore sailing there are long periods of "sitting".
It is an excellent question! Though, Mini sailors do not sit still very much...
sitting |ˈsiti ng |
noun
a continuous period of being seated, esp. when engaged in a particular activity
Yes, there can be long periods of "sitting", however sitting for an offshore sailor is nothing to be compared to sitting at your desk or sitting on deck for a day of racing around the cans.
To sit while sailing typically requires great effort from many muscle groups of the body, unless stuck in a significant light patch and flat water. The average day racers does not likely give credit that the end of day fatigue may be a result from sitting on the rail. Surely the tacking duel or sail changes will come to mind first, it's more obvious physical exertion. Though sitting on the rail while plowing through the water only provides minimal recovery from the maneuver. The true recovery begins once off the boat and the stabilizing muscles can take a break, come time for sleep, all "hands" are into recovery mode with little interruption.
The unique aspect of sitting for my Mini Sailor and other sailors who participate in "endurance Sailing" (Offshore or Inshore Distance Racing) is typically the body, while on land has a period of time where there is no movement and it can focus on recovery (aka. Sleeping in a bed on a stationary surface). While at sea for consecutive days, this stationary recovery time does not occur due to the simple fact the said "bed" (aka bunk, pile of sails, etc) is not on a stationary surface. In fact, staying put in this "rocking horse" of a "bed" requires physical effort.
The result of sleeping in a state of constant motion is the body never achieves a true period of "Rest" and must adapt to an "Active Rest" for some level of recovery from the day's work to occur. This is an additional reason why offshore sailors need to consume so many more calories while at sea and stay ahead on hydration needs. The body can be prepared, to some degree for this level of sailing while on land and why I will have my Mini sailor training more like a Tour de France cyclist rather than a sprinter.
So, much like the individual who chooses to be a sprinter verse the marathon runner...much can be said with sailors. Some builds are better suited for banging around the corners while others will race across oceans and that's ok. It's just important to note how "sitting around" on a boat during an ocean race is a marathon of an event and worth preparing for properly on land.
Fair Winds,
Jenn
Speaking of marathon sailing: The Barcelona World Race has been amazing to follow!
Aside from the obvious implications of why "no rest" for the offshore racer (constant boat work, etc.), my meaning refers to the physiological state of a sailor who endures long periods at sea.
I have a new "Mini Student" under the wing of SailTrim and he ask many questions. In our last consult he inquired about his training and wanted to understand my intention with things like his food journals and why I wanted him to do this, that and the other with regards to training since in offshore sailing there are long periods of "sitting".
It is an excellent question! Though, Mini sailors do not sit still very much...
sitting |ˈsiti ng |
noun
a continuous period of being seated, esp. when engaged in a particular activity
Yes, there can be long periods of "sitting", however sitting for an offshore sailor is nothing to be compared to sitting at your desk or sitting on deck for a day of racing around the cans.
To sit while sailing typically requires great effort from many muscle groups of the body, unless stuck in a significant light patch and flat water. The average day racers does not likely give credit that the end of day fatigue may be a result from sitting on the rail. Surely the tacking duel or sail changes will come to mind first, it's more obvious physical exertion. Though sitting on the rail while plowing through the water only provides minimal recovery from the maneuver. The true recovery begins once off the boat and the stabilizing muscles can take a break, come time for sleep, all "hands" are into recovery mode with little interruption.
The unique aspect of sitting for my Mini Sailor and other sailors who participate in "endurance Sailing" (Offshore or Inshore Distance Racing) is typically the body, while on land has a period of time where there is no movement and it can focus on recovery (aka. Sleeping in a bed on a stationary surface). While at sea for consecutive days, this stationary recovery time does not occur due to the simple fact the said "bed" (aka bunk, pile of sails, etc) is not on a stationary surface. In fact, staying put in this "rocking horse" of a "bed" requires physical effort.
The result of sleeping in a state of constant motion is the body never achieves a true period of "Rest" and must adapt to an "Active Rest" for some level of recovery from the day's work to occur. This is an additional reason why offshore sailors need to consume so many more calories while at sea and stay ahead on hydration needs. The body can be prepared, to some degree for this level of sailing while on land and why I will have my Mini sailor training more like a Tour de France cyclist rather than a sprinter.
So, much like the individual who chooses to be a sprinter verse the marathon runner...much can be said with sailors. Some builds are better suited for banging around the corners while others will race across oceans and that's ok. It's just important to note how "sitting around" on a boat during an ocean race is a marathon of an event and worth preparing for properly on land.
Fair Winds,
Jenn
Speaking of marathon sailing: The Barcelona World Race has been amazing to follow!
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