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OYSTER OWNERS OF PUGET SOUND – ‘OOPS’ OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!
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OWNERS PARTY AT THE SINGAPORE BOAT SHOW Hosted by Oyster’s Asia representative, Bart Kimman, and Richard Gibson from Oyster’s UK office, owners and VIP guests enjoyed a party to celebrate Oyster’s attendance at this year’s Boat Asia show. Held at Oneº 15 Marina Club, guests had an opportunity to a private view of Leo and Vicki Nagtegaals’s new Oyster 56 Duchess, which had just been delivered to Singapore for her new owners.
OYSTER AFFILIATED TO HMS DAUNTLESS
During the Oyster team’s visit to the Seattle Boat Show, where a new Oyster 54 was on display for the first time, Robin Campbell, Bob Marston and Will White were hosted to a dinner at the Seattle Yacht Club by a contingent of diehard, loyal Oyster owners who convened to share stories, talk about their yachts and, of course, learn more about what’s new at Oyster in the UK. A toast was raised by owner Jim McCurdy, who proudly announced the official formation and recognition of the Oyster Owners of Puget Sound (OOPS). It is believed that such a merry band has never had more reason to celebrate, as Oysters are not widely seen plying the waters of the Northwest, but that’s set to change. “We thought it was about time Oyster had some official recognition out here in the Wild West. What better way to celebrate than forming our own little association to ensure the Oyster flag is being properly represented.”
On 3 June 2010, Oyster’s Marketing Director, Liz Whitman, was privileged to be invited to the commissioning ceremony for HMS Dauntless, the Royal Navy’s newest Daring Class Type 45 destroyer, one of the world’s most advanced warships. Oyster is very proud to be affiliated to HMS Dauntless which, like Oyster yachts, represents the finest example of British craftsmanship and marine engineering.
HISWA, In-water Boat Show 31 August – 5 September Festival International de la Plaisance 8 – 13 September Commanding Officer, Richard Powell, joined owners aboard their Oysters for some Solent racing and then hosted those owners to a private tour of the ship. We look forward to strengthening ties between Oyster, our owners and the ship over the coming months.
Southampton Boat Show 10 – 19 September Newport Brokerage Show 16 – 19 September Monaco Yacht Show 22 – 25 September
OYSTER APPOINTS UKRAINE REPRESENTATIVE
Oyster Regatta - Sardinia 21 – 25 September
Oyster has appointed Alex Krykanyuk as our exclusive Representative in Ukraine for our range of deck saloon yachts, from the Oyster 46 to the Oyster 885. Alex will act as an extension of Oyster’s own European team, who will continue to be closely involved in all aspects of our customer’s yacht purchase and ownership.
Genoa International Boat Show 2 – 10 October
Alex has an established track record in the marine business with offices in Ukraine and Moscow, representing a number of marine equipment manufacturers, including Oyster suppliers, Lewmar and Sunbrella. A keen sailor, Alex is already working as a consultant for a number of Ukranian customers. Alex can be contacted at: alex.krykanyuk@oystermarine.ru
OYSTER REGATTA – SARDINIA 2010
21-25 September previous Oyster events, with the emphasis on a fun and friendly event for all the family, with low key racing by day and parties and dinners by night. As always, owners who prefer not to race are just as welcome to attend with their yachts and join in the social events.
Planning is well advanced for Oyster’s ‘Jubilee’ regatta, which will be hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo, on the coast of Sardinia. Established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan, and twinned with the Yacht Club de Monaco and the New York Yacht Club, the YCCS also has a reciprocal agreement with the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, which has hosted several Oyster regattas in recent years. Around 30 Oysters are expected to take part in this event, which will follow a similar format to
YCCS Commodore, Riccardo Bonadeo has extended a very warm welcome to all Oyster owners and their guests who will be granted membership of the beautiful YCCS Clubhouse for the duration of the event. The event will include a race to Porto Rotondo, where the yachts will overnight and where a gala dinner is being organized by the Yacht Club Porto Rotondo to welcome the Oyster fleet. A full report on the regatta will appear in the next issue of Oyster News.
Jim McCurdy: jim.mccurdy@comcast.net Neil Mccurdy: neil@mccurdy5.com
ROLEX CAPRI SAILING WEEK 2011 The Capri Yacht Club has extended an invitation to Oyster owners to join them at their annual sailing week, which next year runs from 25 to 28 May 2011. Located in the turquoise waters of the Bay of Naples, owners can look forward to some exhilarating racing and great parties. To register interest in taking part in an Oyster class, or for more information please contact: liz.whitman@oystermarine.com
Annapolis Sailboat Show 7 – 11 October Annapolis Owners’ Party 8 October Hanseboot Hamburg Boat Show 30 October – 7 November Hamburg Owners’ Dinner 30 October ARC Owners’ Party 18 November ARC Start 21 November, Las Palmas
2011 London Boat Show 7 – 17 January London Owners’ Dinner Royal Thames Yacht Club 8 January
WORLD ARC OYSTERS
‘OOPS’ welcomes inquiries and plans to host future Oyster events. If fellow Oyster owners find themselves in Seattle or have cruising plans in the Northwest/British Columbia, be sure to make contact with Jim or Neil McCurdy. You’ll be warmly welcomed.
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OYSTER EVENTS 2010
At the recent Royal Southern Oyster Week, several of the Dauntless ship’s company, including
Proud Oyster owners hail from many a remote port and international calling.
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Two Oysters are amongst the fleet of 30 yachts taking part in the 2010 World ARC. Stephen Hyde’s Oyster 56 A Lady and Goswyn and Liz Dunkel’s Oyster 55, Wigwam of Kent, were amongst the early arrivals as the fleet reached the halfway stage in Mackay, Australia after their 1200-mile passage from Vanuatu. Their arrival in Australia marks a significant achievement for the fleet, as they officially complete their crossing of the world’s largest body of water, the Pacific Ocean, after heading away from the shores of Ecuador, South America, some five months ago. From Mackay, the boats start a month’s free-cruising period up through the Great Barrier Reef towards Thursday Island, where they will rendezvous again before setting out on the nextleg to Darwin.
Boot Düsseldorf 22 – 30 January
IN MEMORY – ERIC NORMAN RICE It was with much sadness we learnt that Eric Rice passed away on the 11th March 2010 at the age of 85. Eric joined Oyster yacht builders E C Landamores as a 14-year-old trainee, straight out of school in 1939. His managerial potential was spotted early on when he was promoted to foreman in charge of the machine shop aged just 17, which in those days produced a range of household goods such as ironing boards and ladders. During the 1940’s he moved in to the boat building side of the business, which was then building 65’ RAF fast launches.
In 1956 he became Yard Foreman and oversaw production of the Broads hire fleet before progressing to Manager and then Director, working alongside Leslie Landamore. When the relationship with Oyster was forged in the 1970’s it was Eric who steered Landamores on a true course to success. In 1978, Anthony Landamore joined the company and Eric continued to offer the same guiding hand to the third generation of Landamores. Although Eric officially retired on his 65th birthday, he never actually got round to retiring. Landamores would not be where they are today without him and we are all the poorer for his passing.
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Oyster Regatta - Grenada 11 – 16 April Oyster Private View, London April 2011 - dates tbc Oyster Regatta - Palma 27 September – 1 October
2012 Oyster Olympic Regatta - Cowes 12 – 14 July
2013 Oyster World Rally January 2013 – April 2014
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