The next test of Theater Style Racing will be in Palma de Mallorca ahead of the Princess Sophia Trophy Regatta on March 31st, 2011. The format of this test will be ‘First to 10 Points Wins’ Key elements: Each race, points are awarded, 3 for First, 2 for Second, 1 for Third Once a team [...]
Read moreAt Port Tack Charter we want sailing to thrive. After speaking with many sailors, we know that sailors love the current formats of racing. They thrive on the combination of strategy, tactics, boatspeed, boat handling, and fleet management. It has taken years of tinkering with race course formats to arrive at the gated windward leeward [...]
Read moreAfter 2 successful tests of Theater Style Racing in 2010, the 49ers will continue to test out progressive racing formats in 2011. Theater Style racing generically refers to short course racing constrained by swim lanes that restrict the width of the race course. Teams are forced into tighter battles and increase boathandling. As well, camera [...]
Read morePort Tack Charter is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Peel to run its UK and European operations. Port Tack Charter is becoming the number one provider of RIB’s for sailors, coaches, national & class associations, and organizers of events. As General Manager, Tom will be responsible for all operations. Tom’s experience on the dinghy racing [...]
Read moreWith the World Cup racing in Palma just over 6 weeks away, General Manager Tom Peel is heading down to Barcelona to check on the logisitics for this event. Transport to Palma represents on of the most difficult events on the World Cup circuit of sailing. There are a variety of ferry types including overnight [...]
Read moreEach winter teams from Europe retreat South to the beautiful town of Palma in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. The weather is a mix of balmy light and fluky airs, perfect sea breezes and the occasional winter storm. It is the breadth of conditions and moderated temperatures that make Palma a great location for teams and [...]
Read moreUPDATE: Thanks to all of our applicants. It was so nice to speak with such a great group of interested parties. The sailing community is certainly unique in having a great bunch of people around! We’ll be announcing our new General Manager shortly! Port Tack Charter – coach boat supplier to the dinghy and Olympic [...]
Read moreEver since I started sailing I knew that when winter hit and the temperatures drop it was best practice to pack up the dinghy and move on to other sports for the winter. There’s the classics, soccer, football and rugby. But a true sailor has always been addicted to hitting the mountains. These are the [...]
Read moreMike Bullot the laser sailor has put together a fantastic Q&A website forum. Have a look. http://www.asksailors.com/ Way to go Mike, from the front of the pack to the masses! It’s so nice to see a top sailor put together a useful tool for teaching other sailors how to improve their skills on the water. [...]
Read moreJust over 2 weeks until the 2nd test of Theater Style Racing for 49ers in Perth. We expect to have a very competitive fleet with most of the top sailors in the world competing. The Perth 2011 Race Committee have been gracious enough to conduct the racing for us, many thanks to them for stepping up to [...]
Read moreThe container of coach boats made it’s way successfully through Australian Customs and Quarantine. Engines are being fitted now and the boats will be launched and tested by weeks end. If you are looking for a boat for the Sail Melbourne Regatta, please be in touch, we still have availability.
Read moreTop Level Goals Good and fair competition for all competitors. Fun for athletes and spectators. Challenge the competitors and produce a worthy champion. Simple format for spectators to follow Be easy to produce media – tv / video, tracking, commentary, written, live viewing. Culminate in a Final race in which the winner takes a gold [...]
Read moreHi there sailors and coaches, Port Tack Charter still have a couple of coach boats available for Sail Melbourne. Email us with your dates and we’ll be happy to send you a quote. regards, Ben
Read morePort Tack Charter is embarking on another milestone. We are increase our fleet size to 10, and our fleet now includes two bigger RIBs, the 5.9 meter coach boats with 60 HP engines. Here are a couple shots of the coach boats being loaded. Interestingly, I was speaking with another former Canadian Olympic sailor the [...]
Read moreA note from Mike Leigh as he prepares for the Laser Worlds at Hayling Island starting next week. “I have been training for five of the last six days and we have had some great wind over that time. Later this afternoon a front is supposed to pass generating quite large winds which will remain [...]
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