We are proud to announce that Vespoli  is the first, and only,  North American racing shell manufacturer to meet the FISA Flotation Standard.  As the industry leader,  meeting the most advanced safety standards is an important part of our commitment to growing the great sport of rowing.

FISA  requires all boats used in their sanctioned events to carry a permanently mounted  plaque stating whether or not, it meets their  flotation standards.  To comply,  a boat containing a rower/crew cannot sink further than two inches above the seat and documentation proving this must be submitted to FISA.   Similar to the FISA  minimum boat weight rule and the coxswain weight minimum, the  responsibility of  “proof” rests with the boat users and is subject to random inspection.   Failure to meet any  FISA requirement can lead to disqualification.  We anticipate USRowing and RowingCanada will likely adopt this  flotation standard just as they have adopted all of the other FISA rules and regulations.

We began testing and qualification back in 2009 and finished all of our racing models from, singles to eights, last fall.  All Vespoli Matrix, Ultralite II, M2 and V1 models built in 2010 meet the FISA flotation standard. We have installed water tight compartments and  newly designed, water tight hatches in each rower’s compartment  for the necessary buoyancy.  Each eight, four and quad  also has two,  push out portal caps easily accessible to cox and/or rower  that allows water to flow out if the water level in the boat reaches nearly two inches above the seat.

The  “passive” removal of water was tested and chosen over the method where rowers  in crew boats try to achieve sufficient stern-ward momentum to push the water out of a deck vent.  Trying to coordinate rowers in a stressful situation to forcefully move up the tracks to “slosh” out the water (up to a ton of extra weight)  increases the risk of capsizing.  When the water reaches the portal caps  using our method, the caps are easily removed and incoming water flows out without requiring the crew to move.

When looking at new equipment you need to  look no further than Vespoli.  You can be assured you be investing in  the best in technology, service, value and SAFETY.

Contact your Team Vespoli Regional Representative for more information.

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Congratulations to our naval architect, Manolo Ruiz  De Elvira, member of the winning BMW Oracle USA team.   In a dominating performance of  both boat design and on the water performance, the BMW Oracle returns the America’s Cup to the USA for the first time in 15 years.   Both crews were rich in experience and trained very hard to succeed but it was the radical design of BMW Oracle that made the difference.  If  you want to see the boat that Manolo helped design click here.   Manolo has quite the record:   three consecutive America’s Cup,  three victories (he worked for Alinghi  for the two previous AC)!   Manolo brings this same creativity and genius to Vespoli World Class Racing Shells.  To learn more about the design of the revolutionary E hull check out this short video.

Vespoli USA’s naval architect and their structural engineer are on opposite teams for the 2010 America’s Cup races going on now in Valencia, Spain. Manolo Ruiz Elvira, designer of the Vespoli E hull is part of the
BMW Oracle team and Dirk Kramers is the lead structural engineer for Alinghi and creator of our Rhino skin. Vespoli’s relationship with these two experts began in 2003 and together we have created the revolutionary E hull with Rhino skin. Elvira and Kramers worked together as part of Alinghi to win the two last cups. After Alinghi’s second consecutive victory in 2007, Elvira left to work for Oracle, the USA challenger. From the early racing it appears that Oracle has a clear design advantage over Alinghi and will likely win the best 2 out of 3 races tomorrow and become the America’s cup champion. Vespoi’s access to the best minds in hull design and structural design is unique in the rowing world. It is through our alliance with these experts that we are able to build the fastest, toughest and most comfortable rowing shells in the world. Row the Rhino!

Before the crack of dawn tomorrow TEAM VESPOLI service heads west!  Hoping for good weather, we expect to arrive in California by Monday to begin our west coast deliveries.   Guess our arrival time and win a T-shirt!

An enthusiastic and inquisitive group of students from Academy Hill, a small, independent school in Springfield, MA, made the trip to the Vespoli factory today as part of  their science education.   Their teacher, Mr. Eric Bowman, wanted his students to experience  “real world” applications of the material presented in his class.  

“… I wanted to tell you how fabulous your staff was at HOCR. I recently described it to someone as having valet boat service. Jonathan, DD and DT were all outstanding  and amazing. Thanks for making great boats, but more importantly for providing superior service “  Hilary.  It’s unsolicitied comments like Hilary’s that makes me proud of TEAM VESPOLI! Mike V.

Be sure to check out the December issue of ROWING NEWS for the interview with Mike Vespoli.

Team Vespoli Service is always there to help. We don’t just show up at events, we come prepared to help you perform at your best. Look for us at your next regatta!

Team Vespoli National Demo Program is available throughout the US.  If you are in the market for single, double, pair, four or eight you can “try before you buy.”      Our trailers are scheduled to cover the continental US this fall, winter and spring loaded with big and small boats.   Contact your Regional Rep to find out when we will be in your area.