SAILING NEWS
News 03
Southerly 38 launched at
Southampton Boat Show
THE New Southerly 38, designed by for sailing around coastlines and inland
Stephen Jones is the ultimate blue water waterways.
sailing yacht – it offers the very best in As you step inside, you enter a light and
cruising design, combined with a modern airy interior. The pilot house windows in the
plumb stem, sleek exterior styling, a large raised coachroof provide panoramic views,
volume interior and the unique swing keel giving an instant feeling of space. Partially
for deep draught performance and shallow reflective tinted glass gives privacy whilst
draught freedom. also deflecting the heat from the sun’s rays
The New Southerly 38 can be easily sailed and opening hatches provide cross ventila-
by two people and boasts an impressive sail tion for warm weather.
plan for powerful windward performance. There is well appointed accommodation
The tall fractional rig with swept back dou- with good headroom throughout, creating a
ble spreaders, combines a self tacking furl- sense of a comfort and luxury. The saloon
ing jib and large mainsail with single line seating to port and starboard provides a
reefing, giving a total sail area of 779 sq ft focal point for owner and guests, permitting
(72.39m2). For offwind sailing, an optional comfortable dining in a relaxed atmost-
gennaker can be flown from a stainless steel phere. The open galley is well equipped
removable bowsprit. and enjoys good all round views. Large
Reflecting many of the desired features of work surfaces, lots of storage, a top loading
the Southerly 42RST, the new Southerly 38 stainless steel fridge and fully gimballed
boasts a large aft cockpit offering comforta- cooker with grill and oven provide excellent
ble seating around twin helm stations with facilities for entertaining in style. The large
space for full instrumentation. The main- chart table is in the proven, high level pos-
RYA announces new facility for 2012
sheet track is located on the pilot house tion for good visibility and easy communi-
coachroof with control lines fed back to cation with the cockpit. The spacious aft
THE RYA has announced that it is to build a is one of the cornerstones of medal results both helm stations, allowing the yacht to be cabin is a particular feature and boasts a
multi-purpose facility in Portland that will success.” easily managed. The steering is direct with large centreline double berth with seating
be the hub of performance sailing in the Despite more immediate use being ear- minimum backlash with semi-balanced twin both sides, plentiful stowage and ensuite
lead up to and during the 2012 Olympic marked for 2012 Olympic preparations, it’s rudders to give instantly responsive steering facilities. The large forward cabin also
Games and an investment in the long-term not only the elite sailors that will benefit and precise directional stability. The for- enjoys ensuite facilities and has twin v
future of the sport. from this great new facility. Class associa- ward part of the cockpit is wide with gener- berths that can convert to a double.
Located at the new Castle Court develop- tions, RYA personal members, members of ous seating for socialising. A teak cockpit Each yacht is built to suit its owner's per-
ment in Portland – ‘RYA Portland House’ affiliated clubs, as well as berth holder asso- table offers dinette facilities, whilst also sonal requirements and there is a compre-
will provide purpose built accommodation ciations and Sailability will all have access providing a foot brace when the yacht is hensive list of options including a choice of
and conference facilities for the RYA in one to the facility for events, meetings, confer- heeled. The hinged transom door gives easy interior woods: teak, maple or American
of the primary training and event locations ences; training and competition activities. access from the stern and the telescopic cherry, a choice of upholstery, a choice of
in the UK. It will also provide a distinct “We see this venture as a great opportunity bathing ladder conveniently folds away, coloured hulls, teak decks or a sand col-
competitive advantage for the British sailors for the RYA to be instrumental in providing when not in use. oured gel coat to non-slip areas which
in both the run up to and during the 2012 a performance advantage for our potential The highly developed Swing Keel design reduces the glare from harsh sunlight.
Olympic Games, as John Derbyshire, RYA Olympic sailors on home ground in 2012, gives the freedom and versatility to sail in Additional items such as microwave, air
Performance Director explains: “Previous and to provide excellent facilities that will almost any waters. With the keel lowered, conditioning / heating, generator, flat screen
Games successes have shown that having a offer a lasting legacy for sailing in the UK,” the variable draught of 8'6'' (2.59m) makes computer, TV/DVD are available, to make
bespoke base has been a significant factor in concluded RYA Chief Executive Rod Carr. for fast, serious passage making, with pow- living aboard a real pleasure. A fixed keel
team morale and performance and for those Work on RYA Portland House is anticipated erful windward performance. At the touch option with a draught of 6'4'' (1.93m) is
involved in the Olympic programme it is to be completed by September 2009. of a button, the keel can be raised, to give a available for customers not requiring the
strongly believed that having a secure base shallow draught of just 2'8'' (0.82m), perfect Swing Keel system.
2008-9 Keelboat
squads unveiled
MORE than 40 of Great Britain’s most David Atkinson, RYA Racing Services boats whether Junior dinghy champions or medal-winning Yngling trio of Sarah Ayton,
promising big boat sailors have received a Manager, is confident the 2008-2009 experienced yachtspeople. Sarah Webb and Pippa Wilson in their prep-
major boost in realising their yachting ambi- Programme sailors will help lead the RYA Those selected for the squads enjoy the arations for Beijing, while Tudur Owen
tions after being selected for the prestigious charge at many major national and interna- benefits of having unparalleled access to (National) has established himself on the
2008-09 Volvo RYA Keelboat Programme tional inshore, offshore and match racing specialist RYA keelboat training and coach- prestigious World Match Racing Tour as
(VKBP). events during the next 12 months. ing, grants, placement on viable keelboat part of the Mirsky Racing Team.
Handpicked from a series of nationwide He said: “We are very pleased with the race campaigns and use of the RYA’s own Gemma Farrell (Mentor) and Bethan
Open Keelboat Training events over the standard of sailors we have not only fleet of eight J80s as well as the John Carden (National) took part in the ISAF
year, a total of 46 sailors were chosen for acquired for the forthcoming season but also Merricks Sailing Trust-loaned TP52. Women’s Match Racing World
the three highly-competitive Programme the sailors we have retained. As we had No fewer than five sailors in the 2007-08 Championships in April while Charlotte
squads – National, Northern and Southern – hoped it would, having the TP52 has Programme set-up are currently involved in Lawrence (Northern) led a team featuring
after undergoing a vigorous three-day selec- already begun to take the Programme to the the Volvo Ocean Race - National Squad several of her VKBP squadmates to 2008
tion trial at Weymouth and Portland next level and all the sailors are increasingly sailors Scott Millar and Henry Foster are European University Women’s Match
National Sailing Academy. appreciating what it takes to race her com- joined by VKBP mentor and former squad Racing Cup glory the following month.
18 new members have been invited to join petitively. member David Carr as part of the Green Atkinson added: “It has always been that
the VKBP Northern and Southern squads “It is not just about a sailor’s crude ability Dragon team’s campaign while fellow men- being part of the Volvo RYA Keelboat
while nine of last year’s Regional squads on the water rather their attitude, potential tors and former VKBP sailors Ed Hill and Programme opens up fantastic opportunities
have progressed into the elite National and capacity to recognise and make the Scott Gray are also working with Delta for young sailors to be invited to get
Squad. most of the unique opportunities afforded to Lloyd and Team Russia respectively. involved in higher level big boat activity but
With the Programme acquiring the TP52 them as Programme members.” Meanwhile, also in 2008, Nick Cherry as the profile and reputation of the
John Merricks II at the start of the last sea- The Volvo RYA Keelboat Programme was (National) and Rachel Howe (mentor) sailed Programme has become further enhanced so
son, fitness and physicality have been launched five years ago to give young sail- on Hugo Boss II in the iconic Rolex Sydney those doors seem to be opening sooner for
increasingly important considerations in this ors aged between 16 and 24 the chance to to Hobart Race, Cherry later acting as a those who want most to make it happen.”
year’s selection process. establish themselves in the world of keel- training partner for the Olympic gold
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