Vicsail Sydney

Great White showing her teeth

vicsail — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:00:34 +0000

Congratulations to the crew and owners of the newest Oceanis 41, Great White, in Sydney Harbour coming 2nd in Division F PHSTCF in the CYC Winter Series yesterday.

We look forward to seeing more a successful races with the might beast on the water.

*DivF PHSTCF results Start : 12:30*
Place	Sail No	Boat Name	Skipper	AHC	OffSet	Elapsd	Fin Tim	Score
1	5436	Sinewave	Greg Mason Barb Maun	0.9535	10	02:15:40	14:55:40	1.0
2	6990	Great White	Ann And Bob Penty	0.9300	7	02:27:34	15:04:34	2.0
3	6232	Mortgagechoice Rumba	R Carr S Cook & K Bu	0.9935	16	02:21:19	15:07:19	3.0
4	11	Defiance	Gordon Hinds	0.9785	14	02:24:06	15:08:06	4.0
5	5356	Illusion	Kim Jaggar & Travi	0.9569	11	02:27:52	15:08:52	5.0
6	SM74	Perfect Match	Juliet Pegler	0.9810	14	02:29:21	15:13:21	6.0
7	193	Syonara	Greg Maughan	0.8927	1	02:43:00	15:14:00	7.0
8	4896	L’eau Co.	Grant Pollock	0.8941	2	02:51:14	15:23:14	8.0
DNC	6726	Sports Bar	Neville & Jo Blair	0.9569	11			12.0
DNC	9900	Superfine	George Waldthausen	0.9724	13			12.0

Taking the Oceanis 41 for a spin

vicsail — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:34:43 +0000

The Oceanis 41 was tested sailed by Phil Ross, editor of Cruising Helmsman. Here is the review:

http://www.mysailing.com.au/news/taking-the-beneteau-oceanis-41-for-a-spin

Sense 46 Award

vicsail — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:53:05 +0000

The Sense 46 was recognised in Asia. Sense 46 has been awarded as ‘Best Production Sailing Yacht’ (up to 15m) from Asia Boating Awards 2013. She won against 5 other nominees. François RODRIGUES, managing Director of BENETEAU China, received in person the trophy. To read more about the prestigious award, please click on the link below.

http://www.beneteau.com/News/Sailing-Yachts/Sense/Sense-46/BMW-Asia-Boating-Awards-2013

Test Sails with Kevin

vicsail — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:55:41 +0000

Check out the test sails of the Sense 46, and Oceanis 55 written by Kevin Green.

http://beneteau.com.au/news/beneteau-show-off-in-the-balearics/

Oceanis 48 Review

vicsail — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:45:36 +0000

The Beneteau Oceanis 48 was reviewed by Kevin Green. Click on link below to read more.

http://www.tradeaboat.com.au/news-and-reviews/article/articleid/83106.aspx

Beneteau Oceanis 41

vicsail — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:14:25 +0000

The Oceanis 41 was test sailed by Cruising Helmsman in February.

Have a look at what they said:

http://www.mysailing.com.au/news/taking-the-beneteau-oceanis-41-for-a-spin

Smiles All Around Beneteau Bugle 2013

vicsail — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:22:08 +0000

It was a day of smiles at this year Beneteau Bugle, held at the Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia. Blue skies, rolling seas and 15-20 knots West to North/Westerly winds graced the fleet of 13 Beneteau sailing yachts of all age and variety from Sydney to Hobart winning First 40 Two True to a some of Beneteau’s classic models from the 80’s like Jerry Browns former Bugle winning First 41s5 Sea Hawk.

Greg Manuals First 47.7 That’s Life took out handicap honours in the spinnaker division ahead of the First 40 Two True and Keith Finch’s First 47.7 Rapid 1. It was close racing amongst the more competitive sailors with a couple of nudges on the way to the finish. In the end it was That’s life’s superior spinnaker work and tactics under the guidance of Vicsail’s two-time 18ft skiff world champion, Michael Coxon, that got them the division and overall win.

Ian Patterson’s Oceanis 343 Sir Les took out the non-spinnaker division. The First 405 La Vie took out 2^nd place with Steve Beaufoy’s recently purchased 44.7 Outrageous coming in 3^rd.

After racing, the fleet of competitors and friends took over the CYCSA for a BBQ and drinks with entertainment from a great band. Prizes from TBS shoes, Wichard, Harken, AC shoes, and Beneteau were awarded. The lucky door prize for two to join in Australia’s larges Beneteau Regatta in Sydney (November), was won by Karen Hill.

Vicsail would like to that all the sponsors, competitors, owners and the CYCSA for being apart of the event and making the 2013 Beneteau Bugle one to remember.

We look forward to seeing you all next year.

Non spinnaker:

3rd Outrageous – First 44.7 – Steve Beaufoy

2^nd La Vie – First 405 – Luke Burrow

1^st Sir Les – Oceanis 343 – Ian Patterson

Spinnaker:

3^rd Rapid 1 – First 47.7 – Keith Finch

2^nd Two true – First 40 – Rob Human

1^st That’s life – First 47.7 – Greg Manual

Overall combined (Beneteau Bugle winner)

That’s Life – First 47.7 – Greg Manuel

Beneteau Makes Sense

vicsail — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:38:28 +0000

First Win

vicsail — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:30:21 +0000

The Bay of Talcahuano celebrates sailing with the First 35 taking the overall win with 4 first places for 4 regattas completed. Well done to the Sirtecom.

For the full story, click on the link below.

http://www.beneteau.com/News/Sailing-Yachts/First/First-35/New-win-for-the-First-35

Beneteau Bugle 2013

vicsail — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:21:38 +0000

Vicsail is happy to announce Beneteau Bugle 2013 in South Australia will be held on March 24, 2013. If you would like to register your yacht and join the fun, please contact Cheryl at cheryl@vicsail.com or 02 9327 2088.