April 2023 Newsletter

Chapman Petersen - Welcome to the Team!

Southeast Sailboats may be based in the UK, but for years we have been providing our custom rigging solutions to sailors worldwide.  Southeast Sailboats is therefore excited to add Chapman Petersen as a sponsored sailor.  At just 19, Chapman is now part of the US Sailing Team and will represent the USA at both the Pan American Games and the Olympic Test Event in 2023.

Chapman studies Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.  Southeast Sailboats has been working with Chapman since 2018, providing custom rigging solutions to his exacting needs. 

Chapman joins Matilda Nicholls, Micky Beckett and Jon Emmett as sailors sponsored by Southeast Sailboats. Welcome to the team, Chapman!

Background: Chapman grew up in Wisconsin sailing scows and dinghies with family and friends on Geneva Lake from age 5. He fell in love with a wide variety of youth and adult classes in the Midwest, before qualifying for multiple international experiences in the Optimist class. Also based in Wisconsin are Harken’s worldwide headquarters, and Chapman has been partnered with Harken for many years.

Chapman’s early career achievements were across an impressive variety of circuits, including multiple championships in the youth classes of the Inland Lake Yachting Association, and dominating the ILCA 6 class as ISSA High School National Champion (2019), US Sailing Youth Champion (2021, 2019), ILCA US National Champion (2021), ILCA North American Champion (2019), multiple championships in the US Sailing Open Olympic Class Regattas (2021), and medalling at the ILCA 6 World Youth Championship (2021).

After his final Youth World Championship (ILCA 6) in late 2021, Chapman immediately transitioned into the ILCA 7, adding significant strength and weight over the next year.  Having sailed the men’s Olympic class for only 13 months, Chapman (age 19) continued his impressive trajectory, winning the 2022 ICSA College National Championship and the 2023 qualification series for the 2023 Olympic Test Event (France) and 2023 Pan American Games (Chile). 

Chapman credits his racing trajectory with his experiences in diverse racing formats (team racing, fleet racing, match racing), different crew ranges (single-handed, double-handed, triple/quadruple-handed, and 6-7 person A scows), and a wide selection of boats including Melges, Scows, Moths, Iceboats, and of course, the ILCA.

Save with our sail and number/country code bundles

Save money with our sail, numbers and country code bundles.  Rounded or 'Digital 8' style numbers, and a wide choice of country codes are included, plus red rhombus if you need them.  Shipping to UK addresses is free.  For delivery addresses outside of the UK, shipping prices to most international destinations (USA, Canada, Europe) are shown at checkout (please note that you may pay tax on arrival - contact us if you need more information). For other destinations please contact us for a shipping quotation.

New Ronstan kicker/vang top block

We have the brand new Ronstan kicker/vang top block on order and it will be with us in the next week so we have added it to the website for pre-order.  Be the first to get you hands on one of these great new free running blocks.  Priced between the normal Harken 466 and top end Allen XHL/TiiTAN blocks these new blocks from Ronstan are a great way to economically upgrade your kicker/vang system.  Available with or without a spliced primary line.

Replacement 'luggage tag' kicker/vang control lines 

Blocks last a very long time - much longer than control lines which get a hard life on your boat.  For kicker/vang systems that use blocks with a becket (for example the Harken 407 'air' block, or the new Allen XHL double block) we have added Polytech secondary control lines with a spliced loop that you can easily and very neatly 'luggage tag' onto the becket. 

Where to see Southeast Sailboats in 2023

The 2023 calendar is almost finalised, and listed below are the events at which Southeast Sailboats will compete.  It's a great opportunity to come up and say hi and ask any rigging questions that you may have!  

• UK Masters at Parkstone  22/23 April
• EuroMasters - Calella de Palafrugell, Spain  4-7 May
• EuroMasters - Hayling Island, United Kingdom 30 June - 2 July
• UK Nationals - Hayling Island  19-25 August
• Masters Europeans - Douarnenez, France - 9-15 September
• Portugal Grand Prix - Vilamoura, 14-17 December

Please note that during the longer events the 'Shop Closed' sign will be up on the website.  Plenty more events that I would like to be at but lots of splicing to do!

Recent additions to the website...

We are continually adding little things to the website.  Here are some of the latest additions: Allen masthead wind indicator; titanium mega-bolt; more Rooster tiller extensions.

Check out our YouTube channel

Latest videos on our YouTube channel are instructions on how to fit self-bailer springs, the deck block soft shackles and our traveller wear protectors.  Just search for Southeast Sailboats on YouTube, click on the link or scan the QR below.

International Shipments 

Southeast Sailboats delivers all over the world with tax free pricing in multiple currencies.  To date we have delivered to over 40 countries!  For more information on what tax free means click on the link below.  

Typical Delivery Times - Based on recent tracked shipments  (which we can see when they are delivered), below is the latest guidance on postal and UPS delivery times to Europe, and other destinations, in alphabetical order:

Australia - typically 14-21 days.  UPS typically 3-4 days

Austria  – UPS 2 days, post 12 days

Belgium - typically 7 days

Canada – typically 7-12 days.  UPS 2 days.

France - typically 6 days  

Germany - 6-14 days

Greece – typically 9-11 days

Hungary – 10 days

Ireland (Republic) – typically 3-8 days  6-8

Italy – Please note that we have regrettably suspended deliveries to Italy

Japan – typically 7 days

Netherlands - typically 6-14 days

Norway – typically 14 days

Poland – typically 6 days

Portugal – approx. 28 days 

Singapore – typically 7 days

Spain – Please note that we have regrettably suspended deliveries to Spain

Sweden – typically 4--14 days

USA - typically 6-8 days. UPS 2-3 days

For more information on tax free pricing click on the link below.