2009 FASTNET CAMPAIGN PROGRAMME

 

 

 

·       On new model, race optimised Beneteau First 40.7

·       With Olympic World Champion Peter Newlands

·       Training and qualifying dates and events

 

 

 

 

 

Beneteau First 40.7 Racing Pedigree Results Success

This renowned Bruce Farr design is perhaps the only vessel to have won virtually every major event world wide!  And they are still winning…

  • 2003 Winner Sydney Hobart Overall. First overall in both IRC and IMS divisions
  • 2004 First in Cork Week and Cowes Week against IMX 40, Prima 38, Reflex 38 etc
  • 2005 First in Heineken (St Marten), Rolex (USVI), Antigua regattas and Cowes Week regattas

 

The First 40.7 is universally acknowledged as a great yacht to race with clean deck layout, large cockpit and modern rig. It is lively to sail yet well mannered.

 

New DISTINCTION version has a rating advantage under IRC

  • with taller 2 spreader dyeform rig and larger mainsail
  • it also has large mast displays
  • Larger genoa winches for easier sail handling
  • Colour chart plotter with C-Map Fastnet race cartridge. Laptop with tactical, routeing, weather and tidal details

 

Anticipation is race optimised

  • Vectran laminate race sails by North and Sobstad include light/medium and medium/heavy number one genoas, no. 3,4 and mainsail. Three spinnakers by North Sails, New larger Masthead Spinnaker, North Code Zero, North 3DL No 3 and 4, Masthead and Fractional Asymmetrics, Bowsprit, staysail
  • Deck equipment is improved for ease of sail adjustments under load and extra strength where required
  • underwater foils and hull carefully prepared
  • Polar performance charts, tuning notes, tack/gybe angles laminated and displayed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unlike spartan racers the comfortable interior is cheerful and also rates better for IRC
YOUR SKIPPER                                                                                                       

 

Peter Newlands, Anticipation's owner, has a highly personable and unpretentious approach whether racing, training or charter cruising.

 

Racing Successes Record

Dinghy:           current Cowes Dinghy Week Champion and Laser Masters Champion

Previously:

  • Olympic 470 World Champion, Pre-Olympic Champion, UK Champion
  • British representative at Olympics
  • UK overall dinghy Champion of Champions three consecutive years
  • Three times International Contender Class World Champion
    • Also European, plus British, South Pacific, New Zealand and USA Champion
  • 12 years in British Olympic Sailing Squad
  • Laser 5000 British Champion
  • Senior classes New Zealand Champion

 

Yacht:             Beneteau Cup Champion 2004, 2nd in Cowes Week out of 54 with charter crew (2004 , 2006, 2007 and 2008)

Top charter 40.7 in the UK - top placings in many corporate events

1st in class Cork Week 2008 with 9 straight wins

Previously:

  • Won Fastnet Race helming (Rubin)
  • Won Admirals Cup (incl Fastnet) in British Team (Yeoman)
  • Top individual yacht in Admirals Cup including Fastnet (Ragamuffin)
  • Top inshore yacht in Commodores cup (Blue Belle)
  • Won numerous races including Britannia Cup on Chernikeef II (Farr52)
  • Won Spring Series on Reflex 38
  • Won Cowes Week in both quarter Ton and J24 class when popular

 

Hybrid:           current British Blokart (land yacht) champion 2005/6

Previously:

  • First home Isle of Wight Race in 60’ tri and 40’ tri
  • Winner Isle of Wight Race on own catamaran
  • Skippered/helmed Ultra 30 for 9 years on BBC Grandstand
  • Won British and Scottish Islands Three Peaks Races
  • British Match Racing Champion – Vyella Cup

 

Training attitude

To always explain why

 

Own mantra   

  • EM, MTP eliminate mistakes, maintain the pressure
  • Sail vmg

 

Application to Fastnet 2009 campaign

  • During the qualifying races and the Fastnet itself to pass on to the crew the knowledge accumulated from previous experiences
  • And in doing so to sail the 40.7 to the best of our joint abilities whilst mindful of the safety issues involved and keeping a sense of proportion and enjoyment
    2009 Fastnet Campaign for Practice and Qualifying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training weekend

  • May     De Guigand Bowl. RORC race to Cherbourg

RORC qualifying races

  • June    Morgan Cup
  • July     Eddystone Race

RORC Fastnet Race

  • Aug       Fastnet Race

 

The training and qualifying race weekends can be structured so that all the required manoeuvres are thoroughly gone through as well as philosophic approaches, team bonding and working on boat speed.

 

Also the boat equipment, sail inventory, safety compliance and methods of achieving a constant best vmg will be investigated.

 

The races will of course involve more planning, dissipation of duties, entries, compliance, and actual tactics, racing, eating and sleeping. All to be best prepared for the Fastnet but also to enjoy the build up.

 

The cost of £2,450 may be paid in portions. It includes the following:

  • boat with comprehensive race sails, extensive safety equipment, bottom scrubbed
  • qualified and experienced skipper and possibly mate if thought necessary
  • race entry fees, food onboard, diesel, water, gas
  • berthing fees, accommodation onboard
  • Fastnet campaign rugby shirt, Team Anticipation racing and trim notes
  • and for those able to participate they may join for the local Tuesday evening races during 2009
  • well over 1,000 qualifying sea miles towards your logged RYA qualifications

 

Deposit to secure your place £300, payments may be made monthly, final balance due by end of June 2009.

Payment to Newseas Trading Ltd, 20 Princes Esplanade, Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, PO31 8LE

Newseas will issue you with receipted invoice. Newseas was established in 1993 for local and international yacht charter.

Payments may also be made by credit card.