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Oyster Marine - Assistant Commercial Manager
Due to the continued growth of the Oyster business our Commercial Manager requires assistance to operate a busy department that is responsible for technical and sales specifications, procurement and costing. The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and IT skills (particularly working with complex spreadsheets) and needs to be able to deal with suppliers and sub-contractors in a confident and commercial manner. Attention to detail and pride in your work, together with a willingness to learn is essential.

Sailing experience and a knowledge of yachts and their systems is advantageous but not essential.

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Fireball International Pre-Worlds - Thailand
The third day of sailing for the pre worlds was sailed in a beautiful 14-15 knots in the lovely warm waters of Pattaya. The tide was running against the wind in the first race, which caused 3 general recalls before the fleet got away on the black flag. Three boats were still over at the start including 2006 World Champions Erich and Ruedi Moser(SUI). Robin Inns/Joel Coultas(AUS) were first to the first mark just ahead of the regatta leaders David Wade/Ben McGrane(GBR), and these two stayed in this position until the end. Current World Champion, Richard Estaugh/ Rob Gardener(GBR) finally ventured out on to the race course and showed they are still competitve and finished third.

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Sharp Launches Transatlantic Campaign In Figaro Class
British yachtsman and Route du Rhum winner Phil Sharp has announced an entry in the famous Figaro circuit, one of the world’s most competitive offshore sailing arenas, based out of France, that attracts the top ocean racing talent of today.

Phil will compete with one of the Czech Republic’s top offshore sailor’s David Krizek in the biennial double-handed transatlantic race, the Transat AG2R. Starting on 20 April 2008, the race will see competitors race 3700 miles from Concarneau in the west of France to St Barts in the Caribbean.

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