“This has been the most incredible journey to date. To be part of a truly ‘Made in Britain’ Open 60, the only one of its kind, with a sailing team like Artemis Ocean Racing and a sponsor like Artemis Investment Management has been a real privilege and marks the beginning of a new chapter in British yachting. This boat proudly flies the British flag!’ A few words from Simon, following the official launch on Monday of the new RYD designed IMOCA 60 – Artemis Ocean Racing II.

To read the full story and see the images, click on ‘Current Projects’ on the left.

To follow the Artemis Ocean Racing campaign as it happens, log on to: www.artemisoceanracing.com

Over the last two years RYD and the Artemis Ocean Racing team have been quietly producing what is destined to be the last of the new breed of Open 60s to be launched, in readiness for the Vendee Globe start in Nov ’08.

This ‘Made in Britain’ campaign has so far, been a closely guarded secret on the design side, but in a few weeks time this will change, when the true nature of this state of the art new Open 60 will be revealed. Packed with innovation, a passionate level of detailing and a fantastic team effort, there are many that await this exciting launch. To read more go to ‘Current Projects’ on this website.

For full Artemis Ocean Racing team coverage and to see exciting video footage, log onto: www.artemisoceanracing.com

Christopher Wuttke from Germany, well known for his Gutsnglory racing campaigns, is soon to take the helm of his new Rogers 46. Construction is well underway at CMI, Thailand, with a launch scheduled for mid May.

Her debut will be the 2008 Baltic Sprint Cup where she will compete against David Aisher’s Yeoman XXXII, one of her sisterships. This is an annual international offshore regatta created to promote friendly links between sailing people in the Baltic rim countries, with an ISAF international jury appointed. Full story will be released following the Gutsnglory launch.

To follow this 46 campaign log on to: www.gutsnglory.de or for more information on the 2008 Baltic Cup log on to: www.balticsprintcup.com

Rogers Yacht Design and Goetz Custom Boats are teaming up to produce a new 82' cruiser/racer sloop for a UK client. The yacht will feature a contemporary, lightweight, superyacht interior with striking external styling. She has been designed to be competitive under IRC and will participate primarily on the European regatta circuit. Scheduled to launch in the second half of 2009, this project marks the first collaboration between Rogers Yacht Design and Goetz. According to Simon Rogers, "We are delighted with this new commission and together with Goetz Boats we look forward to producing an absolutely stunning cruiser/racer."

Le Havre is awash with heavy metal awaiting the start of the TJV this weekend. From new Open 60s to ORMA 60 trimarans and of course the Class 40s. All three of our new Rogers Class 40s are taking part and last Saturday during the Prologue race, the potential of our 40s became apparent.

Congratulations to Bruno Jourdren with Lord Jiminy (FR) who won the Class 40 Prologue race and also to Simon Clarke with Clarke Offshore Racing (UK) who came 4th out of a fleet of some 30 odd boats. Tanguy was on the track, but as we understand it, was busy with media on board. We are absolutely delighted for them and all the team at Rogers Yacht Design wish them well in the ‘big one’!

There is a nice piece in the Daily Sail today which has a quote from Tom Gall the 40 that came 2nd: "We kept it clean all the way around and pulled out a good lead but we could not catch the Rogers; they were real quick". To read the full story log on to: http://www.thedailysail.com/

Hull 2 has now arrived in Lymington for British owner Mark Wynne-Smith. She will be chartered by well known previous boat Captain of Hugo Boss, Simon Clarke under the banner ‘Clarke Offshore Racing’. Simon is about to set off on his 1000 mile qualifier in readiness for competing in the TJV race, starting from Le Harve at the beginning of October. Photo: Mark is seen on the left and Simon on the right. We'll keep you posted!

Hull 1 is now sailing and already creating a stir. In the words of Tanguy de Lamotte’s double handed partner Nick Bubb, “this boat is outrageously quick, and is creating a big stir amongst our fellow 40 competitors.” She has just completed her Class 40 measurement and is fully optimised for minimum weight and maximum righting moment.

Hull 2 is also launched for Mark Wynne-Smith and will be chartered by the well known previous boat captain of the Open 60 Hugo Boss, Simon Clarke.

Hull one of the Rogers 40s for Tanguy de Lamotte has just been launched and had its rig stepped here in Lymington. Trials sails are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, just in time to burn through some of the Cowes Week fleets...if there's wind and get the jungle drums beating! Lots of smiles all round.

On Tuesday 24th July, Hilary Lister claimed yet another solo record as the first quadriplegic to sail solo Round the Isle of Wight. Her previous was in 2005 as the first to cross the English Channel.

She completed this in her new Artemis 20 Me Too, an AC styled boat designed for abled and disabled sailors alike and using her unique 'sip-puff' system to control steering and sail adjustment. Her sights are now set on her 'Round Britain Dream' her next solo challenge, which is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2008. This is yet another amazing achievement; well done Hilary!

Click on PR below for a full account and click on 'Current Projects' for a full insight in to this unique design.

Shogun (3rd Rogers 46 to be launched) has 'just' finished the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Offshore Race, the first true test of the boats offshore capabilities. She topped out at 29.8 knots, is currently lying 2nd overall in IRC and first in division. Simon has just spoken to a very ecstatic Rob Hanna, the owner, at 6am Oz time who could only describe the experience as pure exhilaration and completely unbelievable with the boat being totally controllable at 29.8 knots, albeit a bit wet! In Rob's words, 'Just wait until people hear about this!'

STS Antilope a new Rogers 36' performance cruiser designed specifically for Willem Wester recently took part in the UK IRC Nationals, having only just been launched. Willem and his crew finished 3rd in Class 1 having had some exceptional racing. Very well done to you all! This 'family yacht' is a great example of a modern performance cruiser that can be IRC raced successfully.

Many await the arrival of the first Rogers Class 40, which will launch in UK late July for Tanguy de Lamotte. We can now confirm that the boat has weighed in just under minimum Class weight with maximum Class righting moment and is likely to be one of the most competitive boats in this developing fleet. Watch this space for more updates as they happen!!

Sailing under the name of Danebury Sailing Unlimited, the Rogers 46 was chartered by Eamonn O’Nolan and his charter company Sailing Unlimited. Racing with a scratch crew Eamonn and his team enjoyed a spectacular days racing alongside the Farr 52's, TP 52's and many of the other larger high performance race boats. Read the PR attached for a full report.

At the 153rd New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta Yeoman XXXII particularly proved herself in light conditions having convincingly won Class 2. Looking at the overall corrected times of all the boats in Classes 1 and 2, Yeoman XXXII would have been placed 3rd equal with the TP52 T-Squared and behind the two big boats, Rambler and Blue Yankee.

Photo:Yeoman XXXII, Class 2 and Blue Yankee, Class 1

The first of the new Rogers Class 40’s for Tanguy de Lamotte arrives in UK at the end of June and will be sailing in early July. To date it appears that she will be the only current Class 40 at minimum weight and maximum class righting moment. Click on Press Release below to read more.

With ideal racing conditions at the 40th anniversary of Antigua Race Week, Yeoman XXXII, on charter to Universal Marina (Hamble, UK) had a convincing and unquestionable overall win of Division 2. In the sum up words of ‘Jaffa’ Harrison, onboard tactician for the week:

“Counting 5 firsts, a third and a fourth and with a scratch crew having just one days practice speaks volumes for the potential of the Rogers 46. Overall this is a great boat and one that will keep rewarding you the harder you sail it. The Rogers 46 is a potential weapon under IRC and would make for a great one design class

Click on PR to read the full Antigua Race Week account.

Hull 1 is now complete with all structures in, deck moulded and the joining of the hull and deck imminent. Preparation of the hull and deck moulds is underway for hull 2 and 3 with all interior components complete. All boats will be commissioned in Lymington, UK with the first for Tanguy de Lamotte due to arrive at the end of June. To view project page and more build photos, go to ‘Current Projects’.

We are delighted to have been commissioned to design the new Open 60 for Artemis and to be working with such a great sponsor and team. Please click on Press Release icon below to read more or log onto www.artemisoceanracing.com

Soon after launch in UK, 'Yeoman XXXII' was shipped across the pond to take part in the Acura Key West regatta. Click on PR link to read full account by Olympic sailor Hugh Styles

Photos: www.amoryross.com

The second Rogers IRC 46 off the production line, 'Yeoman XXXII’ owned by David Aisher, the Commodore of the RORC, has now arrived in the UK looking sensational! She is a credit to CMI and is beautifully fair with a mirror finish. She is to be formally launched in Hamble in a couple of week’s time and David is very keen to start racing! She is due to leave UK waters shortly, heading for sunny climes and events such as Key West, Antigua Race Week and Block Island Race Week.

Enquiries continue to roll in with a further two currently in build, another five owners reviewing contracts and many more enquiries to follow up. Watch this space!!

Take a look at the first images of ‘Yeoman XXXII’.

“From what I have seen sailing on 'Danebury, the Rogers IRC 46 design, will redefine the performance that can be achieved from a 46ft race boat. It’s an 8 year step up in the game compared to the existing 44 – 46 ft boats,” commented Jon Pegg, mast man (successful Farr 45 boat captain).

For a more detailed account of the boats outstanding performance during this event, read the Press Release attached.

Photos: Peter Danby

The Class 40 is currently a hot bed of activity and RYD is delighted to be entering this rapidly expanding circuit with this new design. We launch with two confirmed orders and a fully optimised, full on boat.

Click on Press Release below for full story and enter 'Current Projects' on our website to read more about this exciting new race boat.

'Danebury Vineyards' has now arrived from the CMI yard in Thailand and within hours of arriving at Berthon's in Lymington, was already turning heads! This is the first report from Simon on board 'Danebury' , day 1 of sailing:

"She is beautifully balanced and feels more like a dinghy! Great fun and very responsive. Everyone onboard have big grins and are very impressed!"

We now have a total of six new boats under contract. 'Danebury Vineyards' can be seen out racing in Class 0, during Cowes Week. For more information click into 'Current Projects'.

Designed by RYD and comissioned by Vizual Marine, the 'Artemis 20' is a 6 metre carbon fibre performance keelboat, which can be sailed by able and disabled sailors alike. The yacht has all the hallmarks of a contemporary AC boat, yet she has been designed to be safe and manageable to sail. This concept is about creating an 'evenkeel for all' to sail, race and enjoy.

The 'Artemis 20' class has been sponsored by Artemis, a Private Fund Management company based in Edinburgh, UK. The first of a fleet of five production boats is due to be launched the first week of August. For further information please visit:www.vizmarine.com

Rogers Yacht Design is delighted to be able to announce that David Aisher, Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is the second owner of our recently launched carbon Rogers IRC 46. His yacht, following with tradition, will be the latest of a long line of 'Yeomans', this one being number 32.

Click on Press Release for full story and enter 'Current Projects' to read more about this exciting new race boat.

Great new Rogers carbon concept which is rapidly establishing itself as a class, with three sold to date. This design is more akin to a small TP52 than a traditional IRC yacht, guaranteeing a fast and controllable ride and at less than half the price! Couple this with a competitive IRC rating and it proves that you can have your cake and eat it! Full details are available under 'Current Projects’.

Following an uneventful delivery, the first off the production line in UAE has now arrived in Mukalla, Yemen. In the words of her Skipper "Force 8 Dubai to Hormuz and she rode like a champ. Steadying sail doing what it's suppossed to do. We've got ourselves a great boat! Hats off to Rogers Yacht Design!" They eagerly await the rest of the fleet.

Our work continues. Sponsors to be announced. Read the recent article from the Yachting World site: www.yachting-world.com/auto/newsdesk/20050110140338ywnews.html

The first Optimum 60 was launched last August and is now moored at Thorpe Park, London; she is primarily used as a weekend pad for waterskiing. The next has now been barged from Southampton to London and is moored at Riverside Quarter, Wandsworth. Production continues.

The Rogers Classic 60 is for the discerning owner who wishes to possess a ‘yacht to be proud of’ whilst enjoying superb performance that traditional classic yachts achieve. Whilst the mix of aesthetics and performance were key to this design, so was ease of use for a crew of just two, for weekend sailing. Read more in 'Proposals'.

The Rogers Transpac 52 pushes hard to optimise for TP52 racing whilst offering two unique differences from its competitors. Read more in 'Proposals'.

A new dimension to sportboat racing, offering blistering speed, reduced crew numbers and a cutting edge design……..this is the SKS25. Click into 'Proposals' for full brief.

Song of the Whale recently returned to the UK following a very successful maiden expedition to the Arctic Circle, focussing on Blue Whales. The boat made many port stops in Iceland where ‘education’ was the basis of their work. The team are now on their way to the warmer waters of the Med. to carry out acoustic research with Sperm Whales.

Racing again in this years Round the Island Race in their family Contessa 26 ‘Rosina of Beaulieu’, Simon with his brothers Kit and Dave Rogers narrowly missed an historic 3 consecutive win overall victory by just over three minutes on corrected time.

Despite this they were absolutely delighted with their Silver Roman Bowl trophy which gave them second overall under IRC out of a record 1682 boats. They also won Class 12 and were part of the Royal Lymington Yacht Club Team which won the Team Trophy overall. Not a bad days work; well done boys!

The classic yacht ‘Alice III’ designed by RYD was just one of the 110 boats that competed in this years Dresden Challenge racing from Gurnsey to Jersey. Boats of all shapes and sizes took part including a Volvo 60, production one designs and one-offs.

In force 2-3 north westerly and brilliant sunshine, Alice romped home 8th across the line and first overall on corrected. Well done to all team members!

Accompanied by a complete media frenzy, Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Bronson today teamed up with IFAW to formally launch the new 70 foot research and education vessel at St Katherine Dock, London.

It was a truly proud moment for RYD who have worked alongside IFAW for some years to help turn this vision into a reality. Check out the attached Press Release and also the web project page under past projects for more details.

The Atlas Carbon davit designed by RYD has been awarded the runners up place in the Innovation category at the Seas2004. This show takes place in Nice from 25th – 27th May for the first time and specialises in superyacht equipment and services.

The davit is available with a 1200 and 1600mm reach and upto 2 metres as a custom product. To date numerous have been produced and installed on superyachts such as Mirabella V and Phoenix as well as being supplied direct to yards such as Lurssen and Aberking & Rasnussen.

For further information log onto: www.superyachtdoc.com

Following a winter build programme at Ovington Marine, Nick Bubb was delighted to have his boat launched by the sports celebrity Chris Akabusi.

This new Mini will be the first to benefit from the newly designed and developed Rogers single spreader carbon wing rig which has already created quite a stir.

Nick is on schedule with his programme and his sights now firmly set on qualifying for the 2005 Mini Transat. To follow his campaign visit: www.nickbubb.com

With naval architecture by RYD and the build completed by Blondecell Ltd in Southampton, the first Waterspace Plc. floating office/home was given a fanfare at this years Ideal Home Exhibition in London.

The stand has been sponsored by the Daily Mail and form part of the shows main centre piece. The interior of this hull has been designed by the two TV celebrity designers Justin and Mark from the programme ‘The Million Pound property Experiment’.

The Mini Class AGM in December made an exciting change to the Class rules. Carbon wing rigs for the 2004 season are now permitted and RYD has wasted no time in developing a new rig exclusively for their designs. Nick Bubb will be stepping the first mast in early April 2004.

Following the Southampton Boat Show, we are delighted to announce that Nick Bubb the UK’s leading Mini sailor has chosen to build a Rogers Mini for the 2005 Mini Transat. Construction starts at Ovington Marine in October 2003 with a planned launch for April 2004.

Following the announcement of the new Volvo 70 rule this month RYD can announce the start of their 6 month development programme. With a strong and dedicated team behind this work, RYD feels that this early commitment will pay dividends.

After months of negotiations and the development of conceptual designs, RYD was awarded the contract by MacAlister Elliott & Partners for the design of this 17.2m production fishing boat for Gulf waters. MEP are the fishery consultants acting for Yemeni Fish. The first vessel is scheduled to launch in July 2004.

For the second consecutive year, Simon and his brothers won the Gold Roman Bowl, the overall trophy for the famous Round the Island Race. The race was won in the families refurbished and vintage Contessa 26. They already have their sights set on next years race in June which, could mark a historical 3rd year win!