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2005
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Eye
in the Sky
BOATPIX.com takes
aerial pictures of boats at major races in
the US and has been doing so since 1981, yep
25 years! Click onto gallery,
click an event and then type in your sail number.
Its really super simple and theyll
get them to you ASAP. If you want your event
photographed, simply click on home
and event sponsors and tell them all
about it. They currently have Key West, Figawi,
Block Island, Larchmont, Mackinac, Bayweek, Youngstown,
Queens Cup on the gallery. If your pictures dont
pop up youll be redirected to a form where
theyll mail them to you - just like that!
12/21/05
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One
for the Money
There
is a new kid in town. Maybe many. It is the new
Annapolis 30, built by a new company, Annapolis
performance yachts. We have given y'all a
couple of clues over the last couple of weeks,
but many of you have figured it out already.
The concept, drawing and specs look great, and
at $70 grand, it would appear to be one hell
of a good deal. The fellas at ACY got so much
interest from our site that they have signed
on as advertisers here, so be sure to check
them out!
12/20/05
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Give
and Get
Our
friends at Mauri
Pro Sailing want to save you some money,
so they are offering not only some Holiday
specials, but also free shipping on everything
ordered by Dec 31. Hurry if you want something
cool for yourself (the best kind of gift)or
that someone special by Xmas! Mauri is a
big supporter of SA, and like all our advertisers,
we count on you the reader to do support
us by supporting them!
12/14/05
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In
the Bag
Our
friends at Performance
Sailing Gear (Joe Londrigan, 1993 Star
World Champion), would like to invite you
to enjoy a little of the Holiday giving spirit.
Order some of their fine gear and get in
on deals below:
Free
Fusion Sailcloth Duffels and Wallets for the
month of December. Bags and Wallets are available
in a white or grey sailcloth.
For
orders over $75 = FREE Fusion Sailcloth Wallet
A $15.95 Value
For
orders over $150 = FREE Fusion Sailcloth Bag
Small (white or grey) A $39.95 Value 22" x
10" x 10"
For
orders over $250 = FREE Fusion Sailcloth Bag
Large (white or grey) A $49.95 Value 26" x
12" x 12".
Check
it out and enjoy the deals!
12/09/05
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Covering
Your Assets
Not
just your run of the mill clothing company anymore, these guys
have turned their small idea into a company known all over
the world with sales in Europe, South America, Australia and
the USA. Camet International Clothing - This long time sailing
family has taken their talents into the clothing business and
has been producing some of the best clothing in the industry.
Their shorts and performance tops can be seen just about everywhere!
(Meaning: This stuff is good and made in So Cal!)
Their
gear combines the newest developments in functional and performance
fabrics with a unique new look. New features that manage moisture,
breathe, control temperature and offer ultraviolet protection
from the sun. (So you don't get burned!) If you don't have
Camet shorts, you better get your Anarchists butt in
some. Check
it out!
12/05/05 |
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The
Best
The
best racing magazine on the planet is Seahorse. We've maintained
that for years, and it remains as true today as it did 25 years
ago when we first started subscribing. If there has ever been
a caveat, it was that it was expensive - but no more! Seahorse
has come aboard, not only as front page advertisers, but also
as the title sponsor of our TJV/VOR forum, and they have an
unreal subscription deal for Anarchists only. Click
here or their new banner ads and get on it!
12/02/05 |
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Re-Up
We
are happy to announce that B&G have
re-signed with us as title sponsors of our world famous SA
forum, as well as continuing as front page advertisers. Their
continued support here means a lot to us, and I know what a
great job they do in the world of intsrument technology - there
is no one better.
We
also have just signed deals with some amazing new sponsors
- we think you'll be most impressed. Stay tuned.
12/01/05 |
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Daddy
Not
Nutty
Our
newest advertiser, SplicingNut (see
banner, upper right) has an interesting new product to share
with you. What is a SplicingNut? It is a two part device that
screws together (quite easily we hear) to mechanically form
a loop in braided line similar to an eye splice. SplicingNut
speeds the attachment of hardware onto line shackles, beckets,
harness assemblies and unlike knots or splices, it's mechanical
nature allows for precision - cut two inches off the bitter
end of your eye to eye assembly and your harness is two inches
shorter. We've not used them yet, but these things might also
be really good for halyards and sheets.
Take
a look at their
website. Yeah, it's not as sexy as a lot of the stuff you
see here, but YOU can afford it and it'll make your life easier.
Oh yeah, for those who care about such stuff, it is not made
in some low-wage country with a tyrannical government, it's
made in B.C. Canada where the American Dream lives on. Check
'em out and give them an Anarchist hello.
11/16/05 |
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45%
Off
Our
friends at the Sailing
Pro Shop are having an incredible Christmas sale, with
some great deals, up to 45% off. Don't forget that SPS has
been with us for a very long time, have been supportive and
contributed to not only getting you all good gear and good
prices, but have also shared a ton of info with you in the
forums. Support the guys who support us and get some Holiday
savings too!
11/15/05 |
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Daddy
More
Performance
We
are happy to have Performance Sailing Gear join Sailing Anarchy.
They offer a unique approach to retail performance gear for
one designs, and here they describe what they are all about:
Performance
Sailing Gear is an offshoot of the successful Stargear.net
website. We have had a lot of sailors asking us to sell them
specific gear for other classes than the Star. You can browse
the site either by a certain class or by manufacturer. We
offer specific items for 12 classes right now and will be
adding more classes and more gear for the classes we already
list in the future. Our goal is to get you to spend you time
on the water not trying to figure out whether a certain line
or hardware item is going to work for your specific boat
. What we want to avoid is giving you a bunch of choices
and you trying to figure out what works and what doesnt.
We sail a variety of boats and in classes we dont sail
are talking with the top folks getting their input on what
works and what doesnt. Some of the features on the
site is a Free classifieds section and a free Crew List section
where you can list based on a specific area or regatta. To
kick off our advertising on Sailing Anarchy Performance Sailing
Gear is offering a special on MovStar Ultraneema line. From
time to time we hope to offer articles on Sailing Anarchy
letting everyone about class specific developments we are
seeing and hearing. Thank you!
11/14/05 |
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Stomping
Around
That
is Steve Thompson, designer of the new Stomp
38 checking out the dry-fitted deck on hull number one.
Tomo seems to like the new boat so much that we hear he's getting
one for himself! Hull #2 was successfully infused last week
after a short refit of the hull plug, so it all sound good
for the Stomp boys and we're happy for them. You should be
too - they sponsor our Sport
Boat Forums.
11/02/05 |
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Looking
Good
One
of the very coolest things to have is a half model of a favorite
boat - maybe your own, one you sailed on, our just one that
you've always admired. Given that, we're happy to have Trident
Studio on board with us as our newest advertisers here
at SA. They bill themselves as The Half Model Company and have
got an incredible list of half models to choose from. Hell,
your Editor even found the Garret Farr 40 that he used to sail
15 years ago and ordered one! They match hull colors to suit
and these things make for stunning Christmas gifts for that
deserving skipper, friend or significant other. Check out their
banner ad on the upper right column here and see if they have
your boat!
10/20/05 |
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Daddy
Testify
A
progress report from the folks at Rocket Boats. Of a number
of startup boat builders, these guys are doing a good job
selling new their boat. Sure they are advertisers here,
and we are glad to help be a part of their success. - Ed.
We
just got back from the Annapolis Boat Show which was great.
Apart from the unbelievably bad weather we had a great time,
met a ton of people and even signed a couple of orders. This
was icing on the cake as we had just expected to introduce
the Rocket to the East Coast, but the reception was incredible
and interest levels very high. Since the show the traffic on
our website,
has jumped by about 30% and weve been getting a lot of
follow up e-mail. We will definitely be going back next year.
The
Rocket looked great with a brand new set of North 3DL sails
and a new rig. Were now using a stiffer and slightly
larger carbon mast section which allows us to do away with
the backstay. This is a huge improvement from both a functional
and aesthetic standpoint and the look generated a lot of positive
comments. We were also draped in nomination banners for Sailing
Worlds Boat of the Year competition and Best Boats 2006
from SAIL magazine. These added a nice touch and raised our
profile even further.
We
ended up staying after the show to run a couple of days of
demo sails and also to let the Boat of the Year judges take
the Rocket out for a sail. The conditions were perfect and
we brought a lot of smiling faces back to the dock. After we
left Annapolis we drove up to Raritan Bay New Jersey to deliver
the boat to its new owner.
Before
we launched the Rocket 22 project in 2004 we did a ton of market
research and it is paying off in spades. We identified two
key markets, both of which have been responding very favorably.
The first group is the 35-40 and older market that wants a
high performance racer/day sailor that is easy to manage but
still provides the thrill of performance sailing they remember
from earlier boats. Were doing really well here and have
sold boats to individuals ranging from 36 to 75 years old.
The other group is the yacht clubs and sailing associations
that need a replacement training boat for the younger sailor
who is moving up in the sport. Were also getting a lot
of interest here as we meet many of their criteria such as
both spinnaker set ups, very manageable, huge cockpit, ramp
launchable and highly stable.
Youll
be glad to hear there was a large and supportive Sailing Anarchy
community at the Annapolis show. Thanks to your site they have
been following the Rocket since the beginning and it was great
to talk to them all and show them the boat. Weve been
in contact with many of them by e-mail and it was great to
meet them all personally. If you have any advertisers sitting
on the fence, tell them from Rocket Boats that it is worth
every penny!
Thanks
again,
Anthony
Dutton
Rocket Boats
10/18/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
Down
Mexico Way
The
very first long distance race that your infamous Editor ever
did was the 1975 Puerto Vallarta race. And while we did win
the thing overall, it was memorable for a lot more than just
the win. A combo of a thousand ocean racing miles, ending up
in sunny Mexico in the dead of winter, and those frosty adult
beverages, make for one nice winter getaway...
We
tell you this because we are pleased to have SDYC on board
with us to promote their upcoming race
to Puerto Vallarta, starting Feb. 21, 2006. This one will
be the 26th biennial race, and if a bitchin' slide south isn't
enough, the Mexorc follows
this race, offering some good buoy racing in some great conditions.
Boats including Magnitude 80 (Doug Baker), Mongoose, SC 70
(Dennis Conner), and the 62' Medicine Man - (Bob Lane) have
signed up. How about you? Please see their banner, upper
10/17/05 |
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Special
Delivery
Our
friends at Lidgard Sails want you to know they want to
help save you money while offering you topflight sails.
These are good guys, true to their craft and help support
what we do here, so we'd like to encourage you to support
them. Click
here and see what they can do for you!
10/13/05 |
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We Like to Look
We like to look at lots of different kinds of pictures, but for
the sake of this ad, we'll keep it to sailing! The Dr.
Crash calendars have shots we like to see - carnage! And they
are now available here. Yes, we see the irony of selling Sailing
World Dr. Crash calendars, but business often does make for strange
bedfellows...
10/10/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
Batten
Down
We've been wanting to feature a top quality batten manufacturer
here at SA for a long time and now we are! We are very pleased
to have Robichaud
Batten Systems (RBS) onboard as out newest advertiser.
RBS
specializes in the production of epoxy E-glass and epoxy
carbon fiber battens to bring the end user a reliable product
constructed using the highest quality material available,
improving the performance of your sail.
In
production, RBS uses a proprietary epoxy resin matrix in an
unique roll form process using E-glass or carbon fibers that
are immersed in our flexible epoxy resin matrix that passes
through a series of rollers optimizing the glass to resin content
to achieve the highest strength to weight ratio. The laminate
then passes through their computer controlled curing tunnel
for a very consistent curing process. After being sized, the
battens are individually tapered to fit your sail on their
custom design CNC machine to match the sail designer's requirements.
This is how you do battens and these are the
guys to call.
10/06/05
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Pimpin'
Closer....
Here's
a recent look at the Stomp38 hull
#1 after infusion, with bag removed and prior to peel ply coming
off. Word is it looks very fair and we hear the boys are
"hugely proud" of the accomplishment so far.
09/27/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
Lookin'
Good
We
know you love good shots of sailboats, especially high
performance ones, so it makes perfect sense to order up
the 2006
International 14 calendar by Renée Speak. This
is a high quality limited edition calendar (11" x
17" when open) showing the I-14 class at fun locations
to catch the racing action, then watch some get burned!
Renee has traveled around the world to photograph these
boats. She takes great shots, the cost is nil and you get
to look at good shots all year long. Do
it.
09/26/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
Fun
Factor
Okay,
our newest advertiser (see banner, upper left), Skiff
Asia, might offer some of the most fun anywhere. Click
on their site and tell me us if that doesn't look like the
perfect vacation! We're pleased to offer such a unique experience
to our community. Good times, indeed.
09/23/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
Rock
On
We like boats. We like boats that are innovative, and we like boats
that are creative. The new Rocket 22 is that. They took a cool
and innovative Mull design, updated it, and made a very trick little
thing. The boys at Rocket
Boats have sold somewhere around 10 Rocket 22's so far, and
have just signed up for another six months of advertising here
at SA - see thier new banner ad, upper left. If you are in the
market for a pocket sport boat, check them out!
09/06/05 |
| Big
Pimpin'
One
Design Racing at 30 Knots!

Got
yer attention, didn't we? Our newest SA supporter, Class
Action Racing, is launching its CARTs time trial series
to introduce the sport of blokart sailing in the US. Developed
by those outrageous Kiwis down under, blokarts are a fun, fast,
compact landsailor that is more like a go-kart with a sail,
instead of an engine. The CARTs racing series is set up to
promote competition between sailors in different locations
by timing the blokart sailors performance over a predetermined
track that can be set up virtually anywhere. Top contenders
in each division will be invited to compete head to head. blokart
sailing is a great family activity with all ages and skill
levels invited. To sign up, or get more info, go to www.classactionracing.com Read
on.
25-Aug-2005 |
Pimpin'
Game On
The
Thompson designed Stomp
38 is well under way. Here the mould has come off the deck
plug, and looking quite flash in the process. They have now
completed the majority of the tooling with just the interior
mould to complete of the major components. We think this is
going to be a superb boat and can't wait to see it al come
together. At least one of you Anarchists has one on order,
so we now have a Team boat!
BTW, Stomp
Craft have just agreed to extend their title sponsorship
of the SA
Sport Boat Forum - thanks boys!
08/22/05 |
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Head
Trip
SA advertisers Quagga have
the following limited time offer for cell and office phone
users. That's just about all of us, isn't it? Check out the soul
deals from Quagga!
08/12/05 |
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Local Motion
We are pleased to welcome Staaf
Sails to the SA fold!
Staaf Sails is and has been
an independent full service sail loft since 1976. They
have survived in this business by producing a superior
product at a reasonable price. They use only premium materials
in their sails, which improves both performance and the
lifespan of the product. They also service many different
areas of our industry including: sail boat hardware, halyards,
running rigging and boat canvas. They also build a variety
of products for the industrial textile industry. This includes
industrial curtains, furling shade systems, cold air advertising
inflatables, welding screens, etc
If its made
out of fabric they can build it! Check out their
site (and banner upper right), and give them an SA
hello!
08/11/05 |
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Manage This
SA advertisers 1bigthink would
like to share with you that Larchmont Yacht Club will be using
1bigthink's Regatta
Manager package for its 2005 Columbus Day Regatta to be
held in Larchmont, NY on October 8-9, 2005.
Regatta
manager is the first comprehensive tool to help race organizers
manage their events from the initial planning all the way
through the awards ceremony. This product is designed to
handle all types of events, whether it is a small one-design
regatta, beer can series, premier offshore event or a championship
level regatta. Regatta manager is a cross-platform, multi-user,
web-based software package accessible from anywhere in the
world via the Internet. There is no software to install and
configure. All the user needs is a computer with a compatible
browser and an Internet connection. This web-based system
not only takes the headaches out of regatta management but
also allows boat owners the ability to process their entries
on-line (paperless).
8/4/05 |
Pimpin'
Down
With It
We
are always appreciative of our advertisers and even more so
when they have been with us for some time. Elliott
Pattison Sailmakers here in So Cal have been with us perhaps
longer than anyone, and we are really grateful for the fact
that they have just signed a new deal with us. These are some
of the better sailmakers in Cali and we would recommend them
to anybody who wants great sails, price and service. Just ask
anyone who has their sails.
7/12/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
That's
a Match
Aussie
Peter Gilmour and his longtime Pizza-La Sailing Team won their
sixth Swedish
Match Cup championship with a 3-2 victory over Magnus Holmberg
and the Victory Challenge crew, sailed at Marstrand, Sweden. Photo
Swedish Match Tour/Guido Cantini.
We're
also happy as hell to announce that the Swedish Match Tour
has re-signed with your pals here at SA for another advertising
stint - we greatly appreciate it. And this after a certain
has-been in the sport tried to advise them not to advertise
here. Tsk, tsk, my dear, best not to F with SA, especially
when one resides in a glass house!
7/11/05 |
SA
Kicks Ass
From an advertiser: Over 30% of my traffic comes from your site,
while your least favorite competitor delivers under 2%. I'll
be back.
No
surprise to us - the SA community is an active one that spends
money and isn't afraid to do so with advertisers who support
this site. We have become the #1
most visited sailing site because of you readers who
are down with the SA scene. Thanks y'all.
7/7/05 |
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Pimpin'
Gul
Flies
We're
happy when our advertiser have good things to share and here's
some of that from one of our newest supporters, Gul
International.
RYA
Team GBR, The British Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Team,
announced today that Gul International has been selected to
be the Official Clothing Technology Partner to the team from
2005 up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
7/1/05 |
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Pimpin'
Real
Deal
Last
week we presented this image and asked if it was real. Yes
it is and with it we present our newest advertiser, BC
Boatworks. The BC 27 is in the works and certainly looks
promising. Please click on their new banner on our home page
and click here to read
more about BC.
6/27/05 |
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Daddy
Originators
Innovators
and manufacturers of truly supreme sailing parts are our friends
at JCD
Custom Race Parts. Be sure to check out the JCD Universal.
It has earned a reputation as the best tiller extension universal
available, and considered required equipment for many top dinghy
sailors. It has unsurpassed reliability, and gives the helm
a silky-smooth, great feel. Check out some of their other cool
products!
6/21/05 |
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Pimpin'
Nice
to See Ya
We
are happy as hell to welcome another top drawer sailmaker
to the Sailing Anarchy community - Lidgard
Sailmakers. See their banner, upper left and read their
words below. be sure to give 'em a look for your next sail
purchase.
Lidgard
Sails, one of New Zealand's best known sail making brand, have
reestablished themselves on Auckland's North Shore.
"The
benefits to our customers from being part of a global network
with Halsey have been superseded by our ability to quote on-line
and deliver plans, shapes and quotes electronically any where
in the world to any size yacht, says Sean Lidgard.
Lidgard
Sails started in New Zealand in 1973. With success in the local
racing and cruising market, the loft soon progressed to become
a leading brand globally with sails designed for America's
Cup, Whitbread and then Volvo Ocean Racing campaigns, plus
ocean racing record holders - Cheyenne (formerly Playstation).
The
team are proud to mention Super Yachts like Shenandoah 165'
Schooner, Mirabella 130', Philanderer 130', Aventure 108',
Aquell 11 122', Sapphire 100' and more, as examples of the
loft's ability to design for and service larger projects.
The
new loft has been busy with sails for Farriers and Corsair
multihulls, Beneteau, Bavaria and J Class yachts with a steady
demand from racing and cruising custom yachts of all sizes.
"There
are some exciting new sailcloth's we can choose from now, and
this appeals to the racing and cruising fraternity - looking
for that competitive and durable edge at affordable New Zealand
prices.
6/20/05 |
Business
QUAGGA
Redefining the way you communicate
Plantronics
CS50
$205.00 - free shipping
From
the originators of the headset, the Plantronics CS50 brings
the ultimate in hands-free mobility to your office or home
telephone. The CS50 gives you 8 hours of talk time and the
wireless convenience to roam up to 300 feet while having a
secure conversation. Taking a call is as simple as pressing
a button on the headset with optional HL10 handset lifter.
The headset is as stylish as it is comfortable and can be worn
over the head, over the ear or behind the neck. QUAGGA offers
you a 30 day money back guarantee on all Plantronics products
that we sell. Take a moment to check it out when you click
on our banner ad and go to Products - Plantronics Headsets
- Wireless
Or
contact us at (866) 233-6878 ext. 5060 or phil.keester@quagga.com
6/10/05 |
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Parts
Isn't Parts
We're
happy to welcome JCD
Custom Race Parts back to the SA fold. Makers of some of
the best OD gear anywhere, these are guys dedicated to offering
great gear. Do us, JCD and yourself a favor, and do check them
out.
6/6/05 |
Manage
This
SA advertiser 1bigthink wants
you to know that SailSystems
manager, a web-based system uniquely designed for the needs
of Pro/ Pro-Am Sailing Teams and Grand-Prix Campaigns, now offers
Version-2. This system offers high-level functionality and team
interaction that includes crew data management, event management,
photo galleries, management of the sails & sail inventories,
sail range overlap charts, polar speed table, inventory management
of running rigging as well as yacht & container equipment,
tracking of rig tuning data, and tracking of event budgets &
financial data.
SailSystems
manager-V2 now offers increased flexibility and
power required by professional teams.
6/2/05 |
| Gul
Our
newest advertiser here at SA is Gul (see banner upper right),
the UKs largest action sports company, producing clothing
for water sports enthusiasts across the world. From being
one of the first to make wetsuits in the 1960s, Gul has developed
into an international organization with four major divisions;
Board sports, Marine, Kayak and Clothing, providing clothing
and accessories for action water sports and the lifestyle
around them.
Gul
is involved in events and regattas at all levels from grassroots
up to professional level and has sponsored crews on racing
yachts from J24s to Volvo 60's. Gul provides support
for a large team of international sailors and board riders,
including top US sailor Carole Cronin, British No 1 Surfer
Russell Winter and World Champion Windsurfer Scott McKercher.
Gul
has expanded its range into the United States and Canada, placing
product in key stores across the country, including Team One
Newport, Annapolis Performance Sailing, Sailing Pro Shop and
many more. To see the full line of products go to www.gul.com or
call 888 234 0771 to speak directly to a representative.
6/1/05
|
Q'ed
Up
We're
happy to tell you the The
Quantum Sail Design Group has continued their advertising
program with us here at SA. The new Quantum sponsored TP
52 is just getting put together and we'll be sure to have
a report for you.
5/23/05 |
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Techy
Our newest advertising partner is Quagga (see
banner, upper left) a technology company that specializes in voice,
video and data solutions. They recognized that many of you are
savvy in these areas and want to expose you to their products and
services. We are glad they did and though this represents a departure
from "conventional" advertisers here at SA, we think
that many of you will respond to them. If you or your company has
a need in the areas that Quagga specializes, please do not hesitate
to get in touch with them!.Click here to
read a bit more about what they have to offer.
5/18/05 |
Something
New
We've added a new and separate forum specifically for the new
Flying Tiger 10M sportboat. The response to the boat has been
incredible, and with well over 30 confirmed orders, we thought
it might make sense for owners, the designer, and others interested
to have a place to call home. Flying Tiger is sponsoring The
SA Flying Tiger 10M Forum and will be launching their web
site soon.
5/17/05 |
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Multi
Deal
"Sailing Anarchy still is the best value for
money advertising for me." - Roger Hall, Sails Online.
Hell
of a Deal on Multihull sails!
Supreme
racing sails and affordable and durable cruising sails for
Multihulls. Dacron, cruise laminate, Kevlar and Cuben Fiber
Mainsails, jibs, screechers and asymmetrics. That's the deal
this month from sails-online. Building on the wide interest
from Corsair and Farrier owners, sails-online are offering
the best deals on all Multihull sails for the month of May.
Join in and take advantage Check
here to get started!
5/17/05 |
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Viddy Up
We're
pleased that Sportzboats have
re-upped with us as advertisers and they have the following
info to share with you:
You
can now see the video of
the Australian production of the "Duncanson Sports
8"
by clicking on the above link. (The vid is good but
the music is god awful - you might want to turn your
speakers down! - Ed). Hull number #8 is now sold
to a group of guys in the Atlanta area.
From
a marketing stand point Sportzboats USA has decided to approach
the US market for the DS-8 in a couple of different ways. Production
boats and a two part DS-8 kit version. Production will continue
in Australia on the DS-8 and DS-10. The builders in Phuket
will continue to handle the overload.
We
are also actively seeking a few builders in the USA to express
interest in building locally from kits, no special tooling
required. We are particularly interested in the Florida area
boat builders for all year round support. For the avid home
builders we intend offering a complete 2 part kit produced
in Australia. The first kit includes the hull and deck components
and materials required. The hull will include the DS-8 frame
and 3 partially molded pieces to minimize the build effort,
the second kit will include all the completed carbon
parts rudder, keel, boom and rig. This way you can space
out the cost to build over a period of time. Hull serial
numbers and boat certification will be handled in Australia
and the USA. A video/CD will be supplied outlining the
build process. This is not like buying plans from a designer
and starting from scratch as we supply all materials
and component necessary to complete.
The
kits are modular in nature and hard to deviate from, so modification
to the original design will not be a factor as all major components
are all ready finished. These kits are primarily focused at
the individual that wants to complete all his own finish work
and save some money. The US boat builders will support these
efforts as part of an ongoing arrangement for the builder to
resell the kits. Using this method its possible to own
a completed DS-8 under US $35K. The production fully
finished DS-8 retails at USA $55,000.00. This is a very
competitive sailing yacht inline speed wise with the
Mumm 30's it should not be compared with the Melges 24
at $48K, if anything it should be considered a faster
replacement with a cabin. Interested buyers and boat
builders should contact Sportzboats USA direct at 401-885-7785." or
email: richard@sportzboats.com.
5/11/05 |
The
Stomp
Speaking
of sponsors, the new division of T Boats, known as Stompcraft (who
are the title sponsors of our new Sport
Boat Forum) has their website up and you should have
a look at the new 38 and 51 footers they have under way.
Nice.
5/9/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
STOMP
Stompcraft is
the name of the new brand of T-Boat, the first one a 38', underway
right now. The plug should be finished in about 3 weeks. Construction
for the first hull will start straight away, with delivery
expected late July to an Australian customer (more news on
that to come). Please see their new logo in the SportBoat
forum here at SA.
4/19/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
X
Men
GPSNavX offers
charting and navigation functionality at a very affordable
price for Mac users. Version 3 adds AIS receiver, Radar and
GRIB file weather overlay support. Charts which work with GPSNavX
are available for immediate download from marineplanner.com.
GPSNavX works great aboard for tracking and recording current
position or at home planning routes. A free trial version is
available at the GPSNavX website. Give it a try!! Do not hesitate
to contact us with your
questions.
4/4/05 |
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Match
Game
We're
happy to have Swedish
Match Tour back with us as advertisers here on SA. The
Swedish Match race tour has gotten big, with America’s
Cup teams using the Tour to hone crew skills, and more than
$1 million in prize money – including a BMW 5 Series
Touring –
to be awarded, the action is good. Sponsors have taken note as
well. Joining the conglomerate Swedish Match, global auto manufacturer
BMW partnered with the Tour as an Official Partner and the Official
Car, and shoe manufacturer Sebago came aboard as the Official
Footwear. They joined sponsors Wedgwood, Musto, Trident Studio
and Travel Places as being part of sailing’s only professional
global series. What the hell they want to do with us is another
matter.....Seriously, glad to have them here and help promote
the game.
24-Mar-2005 |
NEW!
JUST RELEASED!
UK SAILMAKERS UPDATED RULES CD

The
protest room is the wrong place to learn the racing rules,
especially when the easiest and most pain-free method is the
2005-2008 edition of the animated UK Sailmakers Real Time Racing
Rules Quiz CD. Along with the new rules, the CD is packed with
new quizzes, sound effects, exciting video clips, all the appendices,
the appeals, and a protest form you can fill out when needed.
After reading the situation, play the animated movie illustration
the question. In each movie window there are play, pause and
rewind buttons. Viewers can pause and resume as many times
as is necessary. You will not see any lines on the screen to
show overlaps or the two-boat length zone because you don’t
see those aids on the water.
After
you analyze the situation you can read the “Facts Found” followed
by the “Conclusions and Rules That Apply”. In the
answers, each rule is hot linked so that you can call up the
rule mentioned with a click of the mouse. The animations can
be enlarged to full screen for easy viewing, or you can choose
to view the animation along with the answer to the quiz and
the text of any rule you have a question about
– all on the same screen, no page flipping. Truly the easiest
way to learn the rules. The cost is $45, or $25 for those who
are upgrading from a previous version of the CD. Order online
at www.uksailmakers.com
3/18/05 |
SA
Sport
Boat Forum
We
will be launching our new Sport Boat forum this weekend, and
are quite pleased to announce T
Boats as the new Sport Boat forum title sponsor. Steve
Thompson from T Boats is stepping up to support this new feature,
and he has some major developments to announce regarding T
Boats, who we regard as one of the supreme Sport Boat designer/builders
anywhere.
3/4/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
E-Sails
Our friends at sails-online.com want
you to know they have some big deals going on right now. Racing
or cruising they are offering deals for the 2005 season so order
early and take advantage of their special prices in the month of
March. They have just landed a shipment of Kevlar and carbon for
this race sails and large amounts of cruise laminate, Pentex and
Dacron for the cruisers.
Take advantage of their free shipping policy. They pay for the
freight of your new sail to any country in the world. They are
the little guys taking on the big guys in the sailmaking game so
give them a look and you might find a deal that benefits you along
the way.
3/1/05 |
Big
Pimpin'
B&G
Back
We're
most pleased to announce B&G Instruments
have re-signed as title sponsors of the SA forums. They are
onboard for at least another six months and we're pleased that
despite our occasional efforts to derail it, B&G see the
value of being here with such an active and committed group.
Thanks.
2/25/05 |
Pimpin'
Good
Thing
We
wanted to let you know that Mauri
Pro Sailing, who occupy the big banner ad at the tope of
the home page, have not only re-signed for another year of
advertising here at SA, but also have a good thing that you
might want to know.
Mauri
Pro Sailing will be donating 2% of all their January sales
coming from Sailing Anarchy to the Tsunami Victims. After placing
your order, just send an e-mail to
them saying that you saw the ad in Sailing Anarchy, and then
they can link your order to the amount they will be donating.
1/11/05 |
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