FX+0900 Flying Sail Furler Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 6 to 10.5m (20 to 30 ft.) Code sail surface of 30m²/ 322ft² maximum Captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+900 Furler Includes: One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (Optional SSH+900/1500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional FRX900/1500 2-to-1 friction ring as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end  Optimize the investment by converting the furlers for use with the asymmetric spinnaker; just add a FAST top-down thimble Specifications: Weight: 0.57 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 20'-30' Code Sail Area (m²): 30,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 322,00 Staysail Area (m²): Not adapted to furl a staysail Staysail Area (ft²): Not adapted to furl a staysail Safe Working Load (tons): 0,90 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: NOT available Continuous Line Drum Ø: 85,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 6,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 900 top-down thimble.

FX+2500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 12 to 14m (40 to 45 ft.) Code sail surface of 100m²/ 1076ft² maximum (max 30m² / 322ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+2500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+2500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB2500 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI2500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 1.68 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 40'-45' Code Sail Area (m²): 100,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 1076,00 Staysail Area (m²): 30,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 322,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 2,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 149,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 8,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 2500 top-down thimble.

FX+4500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 13 to 16m (42 to 55 ft.) Code sail surface of 140m² maximum (1500ft²) (max 50m² / 538ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+4500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (optional SSH+4500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB4500 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? Optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI4500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 2.40 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 42'-55' Code Sail Area (m²): 140,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 1500,00 Staysail Area (m²): 50,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 538,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 4,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 169,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 10,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 4500 top-down thimble.

FX+7000 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 16 to 20m (55 to 70 ft.) Code sail surface of 250m² maximum (2690ft²) (max 70m² / 753ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+7000 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (Optional SSH+7000 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional SB7000 2-to-1 block as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI7000 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Easy installation of the furling loop (s-s guide + drum notch), discover Facnor Special GRIP loops for an efficient rotation of the drum, and the removable fairleads TSL25/28 Specifications: Weight: 23.44 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 55'-70' Code Sail Area (m²): 250,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 2690,00 Staysail Area (m²): 70,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 753,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 7,00 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 199,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 10,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 7000 top-down thimble.

FX+1500 Flying Sail Furler with Ratchet Further to constructive technical exchanges with ocean racers, Facnor has developed for over 20 years a sophisticated range of Gennaker/Code Zero furlers: the FX+. These furlers are known to be light, easy to fit, and aesthetic. Also, this furler is reliable for cruising or racing. Features: Adapted to sailboat from 10 to 12m (30 to 40 ft.) Code sail surface of 60m²/ 646ft² maximum (max 20m² / 215ft² staysail) Ratchet option Start & Go included (working both clock or anti-clockwise) Unique captive quick-release pin Possible conversion for asymmetric Spinnaker Composite/carbon housing Maintenance-free units (sealed bearings) The Standard Kit of the FX+1500 Furler Includes: A ratchet in s/s duplex enabling a temporary stop when furling in and a self-locking both clockwise and anti-clockwise (Facnor patent) One continuous line drum in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, protected by a composite/carbon housing, low-profile drum One swivel also in anodized aluminum and CNC machined in a solid block, including a neoprene anti-impact cover with high-visibility marking One snap shackle as the bottom drum attachment (Optional SSH+900/1500 solid sheave as an alternative) One shackle as the top swivel attachment (optional FRX900/1500 2-to-1 friction ring as an alternative) Offers Comfort in Sail Handling, Reliability, and Easy Manipulation: Monoblock's conception of the mechanisms for more sturdiness and long-lasting Intuitive manipulation to connect the sail to the mechanisms thanks to a fitted-in, compact, and unique captive quick-release pin Bottom drive unit with a largely dimensioned diameter for strong torque and therefore more comfortable handling Is rotation transmitted through an anti-torsion luff rope? optional—sliding inside the luff tape and fitted with a thimble on each end (FCI1500 s-s thimbles and FRC s-s clamps are also available) Optimize the investment by converting the furlers for use with the asymmetric spinnaker; just add a FAST top-down thimble Specifications: Weight: 0.98 kg Sailboat Length (feet): 30'-40' Code Sail Area (m²): 60,00 Code Sail Area (ft²): 646,00 Staysail Area (m²): 20,00 Staysail Area (ft²): 215,00 Safe Working Load (tons): 1,50 Standard Top Swivel Attachment: Shackle Standard Bottom Drum Attachment: Snapshackle Ratchet Option: Included Continuous Line Drum Ø: 109,00mm Spliced Furling Line Ø: 8,00mm Warranty: 3 years *Optimize the investment by converting the furler for use with an asymmetric spinnaker; just add the FAST 1500 top-down thimble.

FCI1500 Thimble - Stainless Steel Using thimbles specifically designed for a flying sail furler prevents the wear of the mechanism jaw and pin and optimizes the transmission of rotation from the mechanism into the anti-torsion rope. Features: For FX+ 1500 furler For anti-torsion rope  Optimum transmission of rotation Mirror polished stainless steel Specifications: Rope Diameter: 9-11mm

FCI2500 Thimble - Stainless Steel Using thimbles specifically designed for a flying sail furler prevents the wear of the mechanism jaw and pin and optimizes the transmission of rotation from the mechanism into the anti-torsion rope. Features: For FX+ 2500 furler For anti-torsion rope  Optimum transmission of rotation Mirror polished stainless steel Specifications: Rope Diameter: 11-13mm

FCI4500 Thimble - Stainless Steel Using thimbles specifically designed for a flying sail furler prevents the wear of the mechanism jaw and pin and optimizes the transmission of rotation from the mechanism into the anti-torsion rope. Features: For FX+ 4500 furler For anti-torsion rope  Optimum transmission of rotation Mirror polished stainless steel Specifications: Rope Diameter: 13-15

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.  

Yes, it's a cliché, and if you are a sailor, you've probably heard this play-on-words before. While none of us want to admit that we are growing older, I can attest that 99.9 percent of my sailing friends are part of the baby boom generation. Generationally, baby boomers are people born between 1946 – 1964. My husband Bob and I, who have been sailing for more than 30 years, are part of this demographic.   The Ancient Mariner   When global mariner Reese Palley, at age 82, wrote Call of the Ancient Mariner: Reese Palley's Guide to a Long Sailing Life he proclaimed that "sailing is the natural sport for the old, the best way to lengthen and improve your life, and the perfect antidote to a society that conspires to narrow senior horizons". His audience? The nearly one million recreational sailors over 60.   Although Palley is no longer with us (died at 93 years old in 2015), he was the perfect guy to speak about sailing and old age. His two circumnavigations around the earth happened in his 60th and 70th years. He was committed to helping sailors of all types successfully and safely sail into their golden years. He said sailing, as a natural sport, can improve the health of people in their later chapters of life.   Making your voyage a little more 'physically and mentally' user-friendly.   Is it a little tougher to 'tote that barge/lift that bail' and be the grinder in trimming the sails? It's a given that as our bodies age, our muscles and joints become less supple.   The flaw in the older mariner's psyche is the belief that we can do anything with Herculean strength. Bite the bullet. Admit that the aging process has produced some limitations. Stop being Captain Purist. Accept help. If you can't be the fastest at the winch anymore, install a powerwinch. Don't risk a back or shoulder injury.   Have navigation equipment that is easy on the eyes. This a nice way of saying to have GPS Plotters, Fish Finders, Weather Fax, and radar equipment with a text enlargement feature. Be sure that your night vision equipment has the ability for text enlargement. You can't call for help from your Marine radio if you can't read the channel numbers beyond 16.   Have several extra pairs of reading glasses and flashlights in every combing box, swag/gear bag, and bedside bunk compartment, both above deck and below. Have readers duck taped near your gauges. Keep those glasses handy for squinting at shore power pedestals.   We were caught up in two situations where the captain left the boat in daylight and returned in the dark. The hatch was locked with a combination lock and couldn't be read and opened without reading glasses and flashlight. Argh!   Have a pair of reading glasses attached to your First Aid Kit and emergency equipment. Include flares and fire extinguishers. You have to be able to read the dosage on your medication bottles, and possibly a crew member's, too. In life rafts that are prepacked, include a pair of your prescription glasses (and pet food if traveling with your pet).   Back to Basics vs. Safety Common Sense   While we focus here on sailors over 60, we think about going back to the ways of ancient mariners who navigated by the wind and the stars. A good friend learned to sail four decades ago by the seat of his pants. Friends sent him out in a small sailboat, at night, with no landmarks visible, and only the wind in the sails as his teacher.   Let's not be stupid. When it comes to safety, communication and navigation equipment are a must. The bulk of our sailing experience has been on the Great Lakes, and charter trips to the BVIs and St. Maarten. On one such adventure on Lake Michigan, a group of boats sailed together from Chicago to a harbor in Indiana - a four to six-hour trip. This was years ago before personal cellphones. When one of our solo skippers started out late and didn't arrive when she should have, we went into search mode. The marine police and Coast Guard were called.   She arrived safely after sailing into the wrong harbor, then correcting the error, and eventually finding us. She also had no working radio and no GPS or Loran. The stupidity award was given, and we pitched in and bought her a radio.   Enjoy the Ride   A successful voyage means getting from point A to point B in the safest possible way, all the while taking your time and enjoying the ride. No stress, no yelling, just you, the wind, and the waves.   Here's to hitting the high seas at any age. Wind in your hair- the hair that you have left – with crew you love. Fair winds. Smooth sailing.   Award-winning author Cheryl Kuba has been at the helm for more than 30 years sailing the Great Lakes, with side trips to the British Virgin Islands and St. Maarten. She has served as past- Commodore of Great Lakes Fleet 21 -Chicago region. 3Happycampers.com  

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.”

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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)

Triton™ Edge Sailing Processor  Triton™ Edge Sailing Processor delivers an enhanced suite of sailing data such as advanced Start line calculations, advanced true wind data, and autocalibration, boat speed calibration and correction, wind correction for heel/trim, improving the accuracy of your autopilot and sailing information. Wi-Fi and Ethernet allow for expanded integration with Triton 2 and Nemesis™ displays, and Vulcan and Zeus™ Chartplotters, whilst integration with the B & G App also enables the ability to review or replay your sailing data, and web-browser-based control allows for easy set-up and commissioning, improving the accuracy and calibration of sailing data, as well as the ability to backup, restore and advanced diagnostics. Sail Smarter Triton™ Edge Sailing Processor delivers an enhanced suite of more accurate sailing data to your Triton™ and Nemesis® displays, and Vulcan and Zeus® Chartplotters. It allows for increased control and the ability to access information both on and off the yacht, via App integration and web browser control.  Expanded Data, Enhanced Accuracy & Simple Connectivity The Triton™ Edge Sailing Processor is the brains behind the ultimate cruiser racer system. Its ultra-fast processor delivers an enhanced suite of accurate sailing data to displays and chartplotters.  Best-In-Class Datasets Triton™ Edge brings a wealth of enhanced sailing data and intelligent sailing features. Benefit from improved StartLine calculations, and advanced calibration of boat speed and true wind data. Wind correction for heel/trim angles feeds better information to both the user and the system, improving your efficiency through the water. Superior Data Management Triton™ Edge isn’t just about giving you better data. It also changes what you can do with that data. Wi-Fi, NMEA 2000®, and Ethernet provide superior connectivity to other sensors and modules. And easy integration with the B & G® Companion App lets you upload data to the cloud to view and replay your trips from anywhere. Triton Edge is designed for sailors running a cruising or dual-purpose cruising/racing system, providing the sophistication and expansion you need, without over-complication.   Features: The latest powerful microprocessor provides all core instrument calculations Enhanced feature set for serious cruising yachts B & G App Integration - Data recording and review using the Companion App An integrated web server provides easy access to system configuration and control Ethernet Interface Industry-standard compatible NMEA2000(R) network 12/24V Power Specifications: Ethernet Ports: 1 x 100 Mbit NMEA 2000 Connectivity: 1x NMEA 20000 Micro-C port, 1 LENPC Connectivity1x Ethernet (webserver) Approvals Compliance: IEC/EN 60945 Recommended Fuse Rating: 3A Supply Voltage: 12/24V DC (9.0 - 31V DC) Operating Temperature Range: −15°C to 55°C (5°F to 131°F)

  Receive up to $200 back when you purchase select B&G Vulcan Chartplotters. Purchase a qualifying model now until April 30th, 2021. Don't miss out on these super savings! Offer valid now until April 30th, 2021     B&G's Vulcan range of sailing chartplotters take the guesswork out of sailing. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just starting out, Vulcan is packed with features that will help you get the most from your time on the water.   *Offer valid now until April 30th, 2021     Specials    Closeouts    Remanufactured    Rebates