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Jan 16, 2008 By US SAILING press release   Lightning World Champion Jeff Linton (Tampa, Fla.) and Princess Sofia Trophy Yngling Champion Sally Barkow (Nashotah, Wis.) today were named, respectively, US SAILING's 2007 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.  A shortlist of 10 male and nine female sailors - determined from nominations by the membership of US SAILING - were evaluated by a panel of sailing journalists who selected these two sailors for the noteworthy distinction.    Established in 1961 by US SAILING and sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. since 1980, the Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards recognize the outstanding on-the-water competitive achievement of an individual man and woman in the calendar year just concluded. The winners will be honored and presented with specially engraved Rolex timepieces during a luncheon on February 29, 2008, at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan.   Rolex Yachtsman of the Year - When Jeff Linton (Tampa, Fla.) received his first nomination for the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award in 2005, it was the result of crewing aboard winning boats at the Etchells World Championship and the J/24 Midwinters, combined with a string of four top-five finishes in the Lightning class.  Fast forward two years to find the 45-year-old Linton now semi-retired, having sold his partnership interest in Masthead Enterprises, and in the helmsman's position, dominating the Lightning class, for which he has been crowned the 2007 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.   "This was a remarkable year," said Linton.  "Everything fell into place.  We've become more consistent as a team, and because work was secondary there was more time to fix the boat and more time to practice.  Winning the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award is one of those things you dream about.  You get a few wins, and you think 'maybe I could get my name on that [trophy].'  It's the pinnacle, and after 38 years of sailing, I've finally done it."   Linton won the 2007 Lightning World Championship in Athens, Greece, in a fleet of 48 with 11 nations represented, but he noted that the hardest event to win in 2007 was the Lightning Winter Championship, which has no restrictions on the number of entries.  At that 71-boat event, contested in St. Petersburg, Fla., he edged out numerous notable sailors to win by just one point.  His success in the class also included: the South American Championship held in Bogota, Columbia, where first-place finishes in three races ultimately gave him a 14-point win over the 20-boat field; the title win at the Florida District Championship; a second-place finish at the Lightning Deep South Regatta in Savannah, Ga.; and second overall in the Lightning Southern Circuit out of 42 boats.   Linton also earned additional praise from the selection committee for performance in two other competitive one-design classes: he won the Flying Scot North American Championship and the Classic Moth National Championship.   "The Flying Scot class is similar in many respects to the Lightning," Linton explained.  "Both have a large membership base in the U.S.A. and professional sailors are active in both classes.  The Moth, which was well-known in the 1930s and '40s and built in basements, is still a build-your-own boat. My current boat is four years old and undefeated.  If someone beats her, I'll have to build a new one." Linton moved to Florida as an infant and grew up sailing with his father, a marine biologist, and his brother, John, on the family's Morgan 24.  He first tasted success in one-design racing as a teenager on a windsurfer; and while he went to Eckerd College on a soccer scholarship, he ultimately ended up in the collegiate sailing program.  His wife, Amy Smith Linton, is his regular crew in the Lightning and Flying Scot, making her a world champion as well.  "A lot of time spouses don't work together [in the boat].  I don't know the secret; we just try to have fun."   Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year - Sally Barkow (Nashotah, Wis.) has reclaimed her position as the top woman racer in the U.S.A. upon being named the 2007 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year.  First recognized with the honor in 2005, Barkow was nominated to the shortlist for the sixth consecutive year and now joins a select group of women who have received the accolade more than once.    "This is exciting and unexpected! I was shocked when I got the call," said Barkow, who is training in Florida until the end of February with her Yngling teammates Debbie Capozzi (Bayport, N.Y.) and Carrie Howe (Grosse Pointe, Mich.).  "The other nominated sailors are extremely distinguished and accomplished, all very deserving of this great honor."   Like the football star who cannot win the Heisman Trophy without his team, Barkow acknowledged she would not be receiving this award for the second time without the support of the talented team on which she relies.  "I have not sailed a single-handed boat since 2002 and I believe that teamwork is our biggest asset on the water.  Debbie has sailed with me in every event this past year, not to mention the preceding five years. Carrie has also been racing with me for the past five years, only missing a few events this year, and Annie Lush (GBR) has raced every match race event and all three of our successful Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championships.  Beyond these three, there have been numerous fantastic crew who all deserve a piece of this award. Our sport involves a great deal of teamwork, and it is the entire team that makes success happen. This award is for my entire team!"   Although Barkow's primary focus has been helming her Yngling with a goal of representing the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in China, her performance in other classes, whether fleet or match racing, were what set her apart in 2007.  Barkow started the year with her third consecutive win of the Rolex Miami OCR in the Yngling class.  On task in the Yngling, she finished second at the North American Championship in Miami, won the Princess Sofia Trophy in Spain and collected silver at both Semaine Olympique Française in France and the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Portugal.   Barkow's turn on the match racing circuit was highlighted by wins at the Boat U.S. Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, Md., and the Vitória Brasil Women's Cup in Brazil.  Flying straight from Brazil to Houston, Texas, Barkow took the helm of a J/22 to close the year as she had started it -- collecting another championship title for the third consecutive time.  She won US SAILING's Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (IWKC) without having to sail the final race of the series after topping a field that included past winner and fellow Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year ('95, '01) Cory Sertl (Rochester, N.Y.), as well as Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) who will represent the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in the Laser Radial event.  Only one other woman has won the Rolex IWKC multiple times:  Betsy Alison (Newport, R.I.) has won not only the regatta but also the Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award a record-setting five times.  The 27-year-old Barkow grew up in a sailing family and started receiving national recognition as two-time ICSA (Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association) All-American (2001 and 2002) while studying Psychology at Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va.).  Since graduating from ODU, her single-minded focus has been her goal of competing at the Olympics in the Yngling class.  The linchpin to that quest will be the Yngling World Championship in February which will be the final event in a series that will determine if Barkow's team represents the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in China.    For additional information on the awards please visit www.ussailing.org/awards/rolex.  

US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing, released a book, “Learn Sailing Right! Beginning Sailing.”   Written by the country's leading professional sailing instructors, the book helps beginning sailors gain confidence by using easy-to-understand text and graphics.   The book starts with a tour of a typical small sailboat, and explains the concepts of how sails harness the wind to move a boat through the water. The next step puts the sailor on board the boat and describes how to steer and adjust the sails to go in the right direction. The book wraps up with seamanship skills that make sailing safer and easier.   The foreword is written by renowned sailing commentator, historian and expert sailor Gary Jobson.   "For the first time aspirant sailing might seem intimidating, but thanks to Learn Sailing Right!, one can quickly understand the concepts thanks to simple diagrams and clear descriptions," Jobson writes. "This book gets right to the basics and serves as a practical guide and handy reference for the entire crew.”   The 64-page “Learn Sailing Right!” is now available online through the US Sailing store at http://store.ussailing.org. The cost of the book is $17.95 ($12.50 for US Sailing members).

Zeus™ 3S 12 Combo Multi-Function Sailing Display Radar Bundle HALO20+ 20" Radar Dome - No HDMI Video Outport Designed Just For Sailing The Zeus 3S chartplotters offer super-fast response times, delivering the information you need when you need it. Easy-to-use, the Zeus 3S comes with B & G’s unique sailing features built-in; making it simple to navigate, plot routes, add waypoints, and view key sailing or racing data, at the touch of a button or screen.  The Zeus 3S 12” is the ultimate super-fast sailing chartplotter and navigation system for bluewater cruisers and racers. This ultra-bright, wide-angle display combines an all-weather 12-inch touchscreen with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions. Easily leverage dedicated, race-proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel. Connect with online services and mobile devices using built-in Wi-Fi, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. The Zeus 3S series is the complete navigation solution for bluewater cruisers and regatta racers. With superfast processors, you can display up to 6 different information panels simultaneously, on the ultra-bright SolarMax IPS all-weather touchscreen, which is combined with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions.  These easy-to-use chartplotters include all of B & G’s unique and proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. Super-Fast Processor For Immediate Response Enjoy exceptional situational awareness thanks to Zeus 3S’s high-performance processor. There’s plenty of processing power to run charts, radar, ForwardScan, and autopilot controls simultaneously without compromising on performance – giving you all the tools you need to enjoy the sailing, safe in the knowledge that you can monitor your surroundings.  Sail with confidence with B & G’s award-winning sailing features for cruising and racing, including; SailSteer, RacePanel, StartLine, Laylines, SailingTime, Advanced Windplot, and Weather routing with PredictWind integration. Unbeatable Clarity & Control A full multi-touch screen and dedicated keypad combined with our SolarMax HD IPS ultra-bright screen that supports multi gestures and wide viewing angles in bright sunlight provide full control and visibility from any angle, light, or weather conditions. Easy To Expand Your Network Just add power to enjoy  Zeus 3S as a versatile standalone chartplotter with first-rate navigation functions. However, for the best experience, it is easy to network your chartplotter with H5000, AutoPilot, ForwardScan, FLIR IP Cameras, NMEA2000 & 0183, plus the latest HALO & Broadband radars, for ultimate target detection, low power, instant on and weather modes. Built-in WiFi allows you to connect and mirror or control your  Zeus 3S screen from a Smartphone or Tablet. Features: The fastest/most responsive sailing chartplotter and navigation display yet SolarMAX IPS Screens Best in class visibility from all angles with and without polarised glasses Connects to B & G’s performance network modules for the ultimate offshore performance: Halo Radar, Autopilot, ForwardScan™, NMEA 2000 and 0183, Integrated Pilot Control Full suite of sailing features: Sailsteer, PredictWind, RacePanel, LayLines, and SailingTime Up to 6-Way information panel split on the display Built-in Wi-Fi Connect with smartphones, tablets, and internet hotspots What's In The Box? Zeus³/3S 12 Sun Cover Power Cable, 4-Pin NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Edge Bezels NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Mounting Bracket NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Dash Mount Kit HALO20+ 20" Radar Dome The Ultimate Picture from a Smaller Dome. See Far And Near With One Compact Dome Perfect for wide mid-sized to large sailboats, HALO20+ comes in a compact 20-inch dome antenna and delivers high-quality short, mid, and long-range detection. Monitor two distance ranges at once in Dual Range mode so you can keep an eye on faraway weather cells while watching for collision hazards up close. HALO20+ radar’s pulse compression technology means no compromises in detection at either selected range, while beam sharpening provides enhanced separation between small or distant targets. The Best View To Avoid Collision HALO20+ radar does a full 360-degree sweep every second, thanks to its industry-first 60 RPM rotation at ranges up to 1.5 nautical miles. These ultra-fast updates give you an almost real-time view at close range, offering the ultimate view for collision avoidance of fast-moving targets.   Built-in VelocityTrack™ Doppler Technology VelocityTrack™ technology grants instant visual feedback on whether targets are coming towards you or moving away with color-coding approaching vessels for high visibility while de-emphasizing diverging targets, increasing situational awareness, and decreasing the risk of collision. HALO20+ radar automatically checks every target in range; there’s no need to manually select individual targets, and no limit to the number of targets on screen at one time. Ready Whenever You Are HALO20+ Radar wakes instantly from its low-power standby mode, delivering this high-speed radar coverage exactly where and when you require it. Even if your HALO20+ Radar is completely powered down, start-up only takes some seconds, not minutes like traditional pulse radar. Easy to Use Radar Harbour, offshore, weather and custom modes tune HALO20+ Radar’s advanced signal processing to help ensure that targets can be seen vividly – even in the toughest environmental conditions. Features: 36 nm range from a compact 20-inch dome Advanced pulse compression technology with beam sharpening Simultaneous Dual Range operation sees both far and near Ultra-fast 60 RPM operation at ranges up to 1.5 nm VelocityTrack™ Doppler technology to avoid collision Easy operation with the harbor, offshore, weather, and custom modes MARPA target tracking (up to 10 targets, 20 in dual range) Ready instantly from standby Low power consumption What's In The Box? 20" dome 20m cable (000-14549-001) Ethernet Adapter Cable (000-14552-001)

Nemesis™ 9 Sailing Display Nemesis™ 9 is the perfect solution for displaying all the crucial sailing data you need either on the mast, in the cockpit or at the helm station; as a single or as multiple screens via the Nemesis Hub. The super bright touch screen, with adjustable data sizes, palettes and backlight provides outstanding visibility, from wherever you are on the boat and in all conditions. The Nemesis display is also completely customizable; choose from pre-set templates, set up automatic point of sail dashboards or entirely create your own - you can view your trusted sailing data and unique software from your network the way you want to, ensuring you get the most accurate data right in front of you, all the time. The Intelligent Sailing Display This intelligent sailing display offers unparalleled visibility from all angles and distances on-board, and with complete data customization or a choice of easy to use multi-function templates and automatic dashboards based on your point of sail, whether racing or cruising, you will never be out of touch. The Nemesis display allows you to define what data you see, when and how you see it, no matter what the conditions, providing an intuitive link between your trusted instrument network and the real world. Visibility & Versatility A bright touch screen, with super-wide viewing angles and the ability to view with polarized sunglasses at all angles and from any distance on-board, with adjustable data sizes, palettes and backlighting, this display offers optimal viewing in all conditions, whether on the mast or in the cockpit. Complete Customization This all-in-one customizable display can be mounted in both portrait or landscape, whilst the easy to use drag & drop editor allows full customization with a wide choice of graphical gauges, SailSteer™, tank levels, digital data, IP camera views, histograms and images. With this, you have the freedom to select the data, visualization and set size and position that you want, or you can simply choose from a choice of pre-selected built-in B & G dashboards and templates. Additional automatic context modes allow you to choose the sailing data you want to display based on your point of sail or sailing mode: Upwind, Reaching, Downwind, Pre-start or Motoring. Integration The use of commercial grade components, and hours of testing and development by sailors in all conditions, combined with the most accurate sailing data available from your B & G network and instruments, will ensure you can have complete trust in Nemesis. The reliability and accuracy of both the data and the display, will give you the confidence you need to make the right decision, when you need to. Features: Pre-set dashboards or easy to use drag & drop editor for full customization Wide choice of digital data displays including graphical gauges, SailSteer™, tank levels, IP camera views, histograms and images Context modes: Upwind, Reaching, Downwind, Pre-start, Motoring Bright touch screen, with super-wide viewing angles Adjustable palettes and backlight for optimal view in all conditions Mount in portrait and landscape Connect multiple screens via the Nemesis Hub Ethernet and/or NMEA2000

Nemesis™ 12 Sailing Display Nemesis™ 12 is the perfect solution for displaying all the crucial sailing data you need either on the mast, in the cockpit or at the helm station; as a single or as multiple screens via the Nemesis Hub. The super bright touch screen, with adjustable data sizes, palettes and backlight provides outstanding visibility, from wherever you are on the boat and in all conditions. The Nemesis display is also completely customizable; choose from pre-set templates, set up automatic point of sail dashboards or entirely create your own - you can view your trusted sailing data and unique software from your network the way you want to, ensuring you get the most accurate data right in front of you, all the time. The Intelligent Sailing Display This intelligent sailing display offers unparalleled visibility from all angles and distances on-board, and with complete data customization or a choice of easy to use multi-function templates and automatic dashboards based on your point of sail, whether racing or cruising, you will never be out of touch. The Nemesis display allows you to define what data you see, when and how you see it, no matter what the conditions, providing an intuitive link between your trusted instrument network and the real world. Visibility & Versatility A bright touch screen, with super-wide viewing angles and the ability to view with polarized sunglasses at all angles and from any distance on-board, with adjustable data sizes, palettes and backlighting, this display offers optimal viewing in all conditions, whether on the mast or in the cockpit. Complete Customization This all-in-one customizable display can be mounted in both portrait or landscape, whilst the easy to use drag & drop editor allows full customization with a wide choice of graphical gauges, SailSteer™, tank levels, digital data, IP camera views, histograms and images. With this, you have the freedom to select the data, visualization and set size and position that you want, or you can simply choose from a choice of pre-selected built-in B & G dashboards and templates. Additional automatic context modes allow you to choose the sailing data you want to display based on your point of sail or sailing mode: Upwind, Reaching, Downwind, Pre-start or Motoring. Integration The use of commercial grade components, and hours of testing and development by sailors in all conditions, combined with the most accurate sailing data available from your B & G network and instruments, will ensure you can have complete trust in Nemesis. The reliability and accuracy of both the data and the display, will give you the confidence you need to make the right decision, when you need to. Features: Pre-set dashboards or easy to use drag & drop editor for full customization Wide choice of digital data displays including graphical gauges, SailSteer™, tank levels, IP camera views, histograms and images Context modes: Upwind, Reaching, Downwind, Pre-start, Motoring Bright touch screen, with super-wide viewing angles Adjustable palettes and backlight for optimal view in all conditions Mount in portrait and landscape Connect multiple screens via the Nemesis Hub Ethernet and/or NMEA2000

PUMA Ocean Racing Skipper Ken Read and America's Cup veteran and BMW Oracle Racing executive Tom Ehman will share insights about the Volvo Ocean Race and America's Cup, respectively, in Newport, R.I. Their presentations will be delivered at the Sailing Industry Conference June 11-12. Sail America and Sail Magazine are presenting Read at the conference's welcome reception from 6-10 p.m. June 11 at the Newport Yachting Center. “Widely regarded as one of the top American professional sailors, Read has won at every level of the sport. He's a world champion, America's Cup helmsman, and now skipper of PUMA Ocean Racing, a competitor in the Volvo Ocean Race,” said Sail publisher Josh Adams, in a statement. The Sailing Company, publishers of Cruising World and Sailing World magazines, is presenting Ehman, head of external affairs for BMW Oracle Racing, as the after-dinner speaker at the conference's gala dinner from 6:30-11 p.m. June 12 at the International Yacht Restoration School. “Tom Ehman has been on the front lines of the America's Cup and he will be joining us at a particularly timely moment, since the next court hearing is due June 5 that will impact the future of the Cup,” said Sally Helme, publisher of Cruising World and Sailing World magazines, in a statement. “We also invited Tom because he has been involved in many of the changes and innovations that have transformed top-level sailing into the modern, professional and more media-friendly sport that it is today.”

Zeus™ 3S 12 Combo Multi-Function Sailing Display - No HDMI Video Outport Designed Just For Sailing The Zeus 3S chartplotters offer super-fast response times, delivering the information you need when you need it. Easy-to-use, the Zeus 3S comes with B & G’s unique sailing features built-in; making it simple to navigate, plot routes, add waypoints, and view key sailing or racing data, at the touch of a button or screen.  The Zeus 3S 12” is the ultimate super-fast sailing chartplotter and navigation system for bluewater cruisers and racers. This ultra-bright, wide-angle display combines an all-weather 12-inch touchscreen with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions. Easily leverage dedicated, race-proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel. Connect with online services and mobile devices using built-in Wi-Fi, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. The Zeus 3S series is the complete navigation solution for bluewater cruisers and regatta racers. With superfast processors, you can display up to 6 different information panels simultaneously, on the ultra-bright SolarMax IPS all-weather touchscreen, which is combined with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions.  These easy-to-use chartplotters include all of B & G’s unique and proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. Super-Fast Processor For Immediate Response Enjoy exceptional situational awareness thanks to Zeus 3S’s high-performance processor. There’s plenty of processing power to run charts, radar, ForwardScan, and autopilot controls simultaneously without compromising on performance – giving you all the tools you need to enjoy the sailing, safe in the knowledge that you can monitor your surroundings.  Sail with confidence with B & G’s award-winning sailing features for cruising and racing, including; SailSteer, RacePanel, StartLine, Laylines, SailingTime, Advanced Windplot, and Weather routing with PredictWind integration. Unbeatable Clarity & Control A full multi-touch screen and dedicated keypad combined with our SolarMax HD IPS ultra-bright screen that supports multi gestures and wide viewing angles in bright sunlight provide full control and visibility from any angle, light, or weather conditions. Easy To Expand Your Network Just add power to enjoy  Zeus 3S as a versatile standalone chartplotter with first-rate navigation functions. However, for the best experience, it is easy to network your chartplotter with H5000, AutoPilot, ForwardScan, FLIR IP Cameras, NMEA2000 & 0183, plus the latest HALO & Broadband radars, for ultimate target detection, low power, instant on and weather modes. Built-in WiFi allows you to connect and mirror or control your  Zeus 3S screen from a Smartphone or Tablet. Features: The fastest/most responsive sailing chartplotter and navigation display yet SolarMAX IPS Screens Best in class visibility from all angles with and without polarised glasses Connects to B & G’s performance network modules for the ultimate offshore performance: Halo Radar, Autopilot, ForwardScan™, NMEA 2000 and 0183, Integrated Pilot Control Full suite of sailing features: Sailsteer, PredictWind, RacePanel, LayLines, and SailingTime Up to 6-Way information panel split on the display Built-in Wi-Fi Connect with smartphones, tablets, and internet hotspots What's In The Box? Zeus³/3S 12 Sun Cover Power Cable, 4-Pin NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Edge Bezels NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Mounting Bracket NSS12 evo3/3S & Zeus³/3S 12 Dash Mount Kit

SpinSheet, the Annapolis, Md.-based sailing magazine, has launched an online gallery of downloadable photos of Chesapeake Bay sailing events on its Web site at www.spinsheet.com.   The first step in the print magazine's Web site modernization, the gallery features photos of the National Offshore One-Design Regatta April 25-27 and the USODA Opti Team Trials from May 1-4 and will soon display racing scenes from the National Hospice Cup Championships, which took place May 9-11.   Although current images highlight Annapolis-based regattas, SpinSheet intends to incorporate photos from major regatta and non-racing events all over the Bay as the season progresses.   “Every month, SpinSheet readers request copies of photos we've printed in the magazine,” said editor Molly Winans in a statement. “They have no idea how many more great shots we have of them and their boats on file. This is our chance to share hundreds of updated photos with active Bay sailors and their families every week of the season.”   SpinSheet's Photo Gallery went live a week after the April launch of its 24-page new sailor program, Start Sailing Now, which is designed to help would-be sailors become active Bay sailors this season (www.startsailingnow.com).

Series 40 Ball Bearing Orbit Block™ - Single - Becket - Swivel Head Core Blocks™ are a true all round solution. A tuned 2-stage bearing system provides excellent performance across the full working load range with an integrated thrust bearing feature and the resilience to handle high dynamic or static loads. Acetal sheave, alloy cheeks and stainless fixings complete the durable package. For reliability and a long service life, these blocks are the right choice for sheets, halyards and control line applications for cruising and racing. Lightweight Kilogram for kilogram of working load, BB Orbit Blocks™ are the world's lightest. The unique orbital design allows the bearing to only be in the active areas of the floating sheave. This minimises the mass of the inactive return race and hub. Weight and bulk are further reduced in the different block configurations. The ball bearing single and becket block has a through-sheave becket arrangement. The result? The lowest weight possible. Multi-sheave blocks have only single intermediate cheeks and an ultra-light and efficient head arrangement. This gives a 30% weight saving advantage over the nearest competitor. Other brands just link together their single blocks. This results in unnecessary double cheeks between each sheave, held together by a heavy steel channel across the top of the block. Highest Working Load In Its Class The orbital ball-bearing arrangement gives the largest possible bearing race diameter. This maximises load performance. The proven Ronstan 2-stage bearing system features high compression grade acetal ball bearings and a secondary full-contact bearing. This gives minimum friction across the full working load range. The floating sheave and bearing system is supported by a fiber-reinforced load frame. The design was computer modelled to be stress optimised. Features: Ultra Lightweight Low friction 2-stage Orbital ball bearing system Highest working load in its class Low profile and compact High performance cleating Swivel shackle head for unlimited block rotation Stainless steel shackle head for ultimate durability and compatibility with harsh fixing points Ultra low profile integrated becket Applications: Spinnaker sheets on dinghies, sportsboats and small keel boats to 5M(16') Halyard, vang and backstay applications on boats to 8M(26') Control line applications on larger yachts Materials: Ball Bearings - High compression stregnth carbon black Acetal Stage 2 Bearing - Glass fiber reinforced, MoS2 impregnated Nylon Frame/Cheeks - Toughened, glass fiber reinforced Nylon Sheave - Carbon fiber reinforced, PTFE impreganated Nylon Head fitting: Grade 316 stainless steel Specifications: Sheave Ø: 40mm(1-9/16") M.W.L.: 325kg(715lbs) B. L.: 650kg(1,430lbs) Weight: 44g(1.6oz)

Series 55 Ball Bearing Orbit Block™ - Single - Becket - Swivel Head Lightweight Kilogram for kilogram of working load, BB and RT Orbit Blocks™ are the world's lightest. The unique orbital design allows the bearing to only be in the active areas of the floating sheave. This minimises the mass of the inactive return race and hub. Weight and bulk are further reduced in the different block configurations. The ball bearing single and becket block has a through-sheave becket arrangement. The result? The lowest weight possible. Multi-sheave blocks have only single intermediate cheeks and an ultra-light and efficient head arrangement. This gives a 30% weight saving advantage over the nearest competitor. Other brands just link together their single blocks. This results in unnecessary double cheeks between each sheave, held together by a heavy steel channel across the top of the block. Highest Working Load In Its Class The orbital ball-bearing arrangement gives the largest possible bearing race diameter. This maximises load performance. The proven Ronstan 2-stage bearing system features high compression grade acetal ball bearings and a secondary full-contact bearing. This gives minimum friction across the full working load range. The floating sheave and bearing system is supported by a fiber-reinforced load frame. The design was computer modelled to be stress optimised. The Dyneema® Link is produced from FSE Robline SK75 fiber, which is 10 times stronger and lighter than steel, and provides the final connection from the block to the load point. Features: Ultra Lightweight Low friction 2-stage Orbital ball bearing system Highest working load in its class Low profile and compact High performance cleating Swivel shackle head for unlimited block rotation Stainless steel shackle head for ultimate durability and compatibility with harsh fixing points Ultra low profile integrated becket Applications: Mainsheet systems on dinghies, sportsboats and small keelboats to 9M(30') Spinnaker sheets on dinghies, sportsboats and small keel boats to 9M(30') Halyard, Vang and Backstay application on boats to 8M(26') Control line applications on larger yachts Ideal use for mainsheet systems and spinnaker sheets on dinghies, sportsboats and small keel boats to 9M(30') Also ideal with halyard, vang and backstay applications on boats to 8M(26') Spinnaker sheets on sportsboats and small keel boats (lateral lead blocks) Control line applications on larger yachts Materials: Ball bearings - High compression strength carbon black Acetal Stage 2 bearing - Carbon fiber reinforced, PTFE impregnated Nylon Frame/Cheeks - Toughened, glass fiber reinforced Nylon Rope Link: UV stabilized, multi-strand impregmented SK75 Dyneema® Sheave: Carbon fiber reinforced, PTFE impregnated Nylon Head fitting: Grade 316 stainless steel. Specifications: Sheave Ø: 55mm(2-5/32") Max. Rope Ø: 10mm(3/8") M.W.L.: 500kg(1,100lbs) B. L.: 1,000kg(2,200lbs) Weight: 88g(3.1oz)

RF4055 ClearStart™ 50mm Sailing Watch - Red/Grey Innovative Race Functions with Bold Styling Ronstan has taken the popular 50 mm (2") size and features you love and added more durability, comfort, and ease of use to our design. Ronstan’s ClearStart™ race timer and watches combine contemporary styling with true sailing functionality. They feature large buttons, easy to read displays and advanced intuitive programming designed specifically with the racing sailor in mind. Developed with input from some of the world’s top sailors, ClearStart™ watches and timers are sure to set the standard for years to come. If you’re looking for a simple competitive edge, the difference is ClearStart™. Features: Acrylic lens replaced by mineral crystal lens for improved clarity and durability Lens recessed in the case to improve impact resistance Glass-reinforced polycarbonate case now more durable A more flexible injection molded silicone band, which is more comfortable and more durable Lower profile and textured "easy-find" buttons Bold styling helps the 50mm ClearStart™ range stand out from the crowd Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format Month/day or day/month format Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day Luminescent backlight Battery saving mode – light can be turned off Shock resistant Specifications: Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format Month/day or day/month format Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day Luminescent backlight Battery saving mode – light can be turned off Shock resistant Race Mode: Multiple start sequence options – World Sailing 5,4,1,0, match racing, user set SYNChronization function – resynchronize if you start the countdown late Multi-line display – start sequence + time Loud intuitive countdown and start sound signals Countdown repeat, or count down and up (for elapsed race time) Separate fast access race and time mode scrolling Water resistant to 5 ATM (50m/150ft) The RF4055 models will have the popular ClearStart™ race sequence functions, as well as daily-life functionality. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

RF4055 ClearStart™ 50mm Sailing Watch - Black/Grey Innovative Race Functions with Bold Styling Ronstan has taken the popular 50 mm (2") size and features you love and added more durability, comfort, and ease of use to our design. Ronstan’s ClearStart™ race timer and watches combine contemporary styling with true sailing functionality. They feature large buttons, easy to read displays and advanced intuitive programming designed specifically with the racing sailor in mind. Developed with input from some of the world’s top sailors, ClearStart™ watches and timers are sure to set the standard for years to come. If you’re looking for a simple competitive edge, the difference is ClearStart™. Features: Acrylic lens replaced by mineral crystal lens for improved clarity and durability Lens recessed in the case to improve impact resistance Glass-reinforced polycarbonate case now more durable A more flexible injection molded silicone band, which is more comfortable and more durable Lower profile and textured "easy-find" buttons Bold styling helps the 50mm ClearStart™ range stand out from the crowd Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format Month/day or day/month format Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day Luminescent backlight Battery saving mode – light can be turned off Shock resistant Specifications: Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format Month/day or day/month format Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day Luminescent backlight Battery saving mode – light can be turned off Shock resistant Race Mode: Multiple start sequence options – World Sailing 5,4,1,0, match racing, user set SYNChronization function – resynchronize if you start the countdown late Multi-line display – start sequence + time Loud intuitive countdown and start sound signals Countdown repeat, or count down and up (for elapsed race time) Separate fast access race and time mode scrolling Water resistant to 5 ATM (50m/150ft) The RF4055 models will have the popular ClearStart™ race sequence functions, as well as daily-life functionality. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

RF4055 ClearStart™ 50mm Sailing Watch - Blue/Grey Innovative Race Functions with Bold Styling Ronstan has taken the popular 50 mm (2") size and features you love and added more durability, comfort, and ease of use to our design. Ronstan’s ClearStart™ race timer and watches combine contemporary styling with true sailing functionality. They feature large buttons, easy to read displays and advanced intuitive programming designed specifically with the racing sailor in mind. Developed with input from some of the world’s top sailors, ClearStart™ watches and timers are sure to set the standard for years to come. If you’re looking for a simple competitive edge, the difference is ClearStart™. Features: Acrylic lens replaced by mineral crystal lens for improved clarity and durability Lens recessed in the case to improve impact resistance Glass-reinforced polycarbonate case now more durable A more flexible injection molded silicone band, which is more comfortable and more durable Lower profile and textured "easy-find" buttons Bold styling helps the 50mm ClearStart™ range stand out from the crowd Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format Month/day or day/month format Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day Luminescent backlight Battery saving mode – light can be turned off Shock resistant Specifications: Time, hours/minutes/seconds – 12 or 24 hour format Month/day or day/month format Daily alarm Chronograph - including hours and time of the day Luminescent backlight Battery saving mode – light can be turned off Shock resistant Race Mode: Multiple start sequence options – World Sailing 5,4,1,0, match racing, user set SYNChronization function – resynchronize if you start the countdown late Multi-line display – start sequence + time Loud intuitive countdown and start sound signals Countdown repeat, or count down and up (for elapsed race time) Separate fast access race and time mode scrolling Water resistant to 5 ATM (50m/150ft) The RF4055 models will have the popular ClearStart™ race sequence functions, as well as daily-life functionality. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

 Zeus™ 3S 9 - 9" Multi-Function Sailing Display Designed just for sailing, the Zeus 3S chartplotters offer super-fast response times, delivering the information you need, when you need it. Easy-to-use, the Zeus 3S comes with B & G’s unique sailing features built-in; making it simple to navigate, plot routes, add waypoints and view key sailing or racing data, at the touch of a button or screen. The Zeus 3S 9” is the ultimate super-fast sailing chartplotter and navigation system for blue water cruisers and racers. This ultra-bright, wide-angle display combines an all-weather 9-inch touchscreen with a rotary dial and keypad for ultimate control in all conditions. Easily leverage dedicated, race-proven sailing features such as SailSteer, Laylines, and RacePanel. Connect with online services and mobile devices using built-in Wi-Fi, and integrate seamlessly with a wide range of instruments and accessories for greater safety, performance, and enjoyment on the water. Features: Zeus 3S 9The fastest / most responsive sailing chartplotter and navigation display yet SolarMAX™ HD IPS Screen - best in class visibility from all angles with and without polarized glasses Full suite of sailing features: SailSteer, Start Line, RacePanel, LayLines, SailingTime and PredictWind Connects to B & G’s performance network modules for the ultimate offshore performance: H5000, HALO® Radar, Autopilot, ForwardScan™, NMEA 2000® and 0183 Built in Wi-Fi connects with smartphones, tablets, and internet hotspots Touchscreen and keypad controls