Key Yachting Newsletter #4 April 2023
The first Nautitech 44 delivery to the UK
The team brought back the first British Nautitech 44 Open to the UK from the Nautitech shipyard in Rochefort, France this month. Although they battled very strong winds and sea swells, the boat made it to UK waters just in time to be displayed at the South Coast Boat Show. A massive thank you to the delivery team.
La Grande Motte Multihull Show with Nautitech Catamarans
Clarissa and Georgia headed off to La Grande Motte on the South Coast of France for the International Multihull Show to show the latest models from Nautitech Catamarans. Both the N40 and 44 Open were on display, with a sneak peak virtual reality tour of the new 48 coming soon. It was a fantastic week meeting new clients which finished off with some test sails.
South Coast Green Tech Boat Show 2023
From one show to another… the 2023 South Coast Boat Show in Ocean Village Marina was a great success! Both the J/45 and the Nautitech 44 Open had their UK premieres at the show, both were greatly received, thank you to both new and old faces who stopped by to come on board.
Pip Hare video
As double handed sailing has become even more popular on all boat types and sizes, Pip Hare has created an advice series, filmed on Key Yachting’s J/99 Jam, to share her tips and techniques for sailing with a crew of two onboard. This month Pip explained the best ways to handle and use furling sails. “Furlers have revolutionised the use of offwind sails for short-handed sailors, providing a low-risk alternative to the snuffer for managing large sails areas.” – Pip Hare
Watch the video below or read the full article here: https://www.yachtingworld.com/sail-faster-sail-safer/double-handed-sailing-skills-furling-sails-144970
Entries open for the inaugural J Cup Ireland
Entries for the J Cup Ireland opened earlier this month, the first J Cup Regatta in Ireland for the community of Irish J Boat owners to race against each other. There is an early bird entry price on offer up until 30th June so if you’re planning to participate then make sure to enter soon. All J Boats across the Irish Sea are also welcome!
Key Yachting are pleased to announce the main sponsors for the regatta, Viking Marine, based locally in Dun Laoghaire and Quantum Sails. We very much look forward to a successful first event in Ireland with the help of the main sponsors and the Royal Irish Yacht Club.
Key Yachting X Hambledon Vineyard
Key Yachting is delighted to once again be partnering with Hambledon Vineyard this year on various boat shows and events. Hambledon is a small family-run vineyard producing the finest English sparkling wine, established in 1952 and based near Waterlooville, Hampshire. “It is fantastic to be partnering with Hambledon once again to bring the fantastic sparkling wine into our community of sailors, boat owners and clients.” – Georgia Bowden, Marketing & Events at Key Yachting
