A 1987 legend reborn: the Grand Soleil 52 pairs Frers’ legacy with modern Polli performance and Nauta style. Discover true luxury at speed.In the pantheon of Grand Soleil yachts, the 52 drawn by German Frers and launched back in 1987, …
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The first racing of the 38th America’s Cup this weekend sees women’s and youth crews line up against America’s Cup legends. Could some upsets be on the cards? We report from Cagliari, Sardinia20 May 2026. Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup …
Circumnavigating in a 20-footer isn’t for everyone, but owner-skipper RW Henson built his remarkable junk rigged micro-voyager for a grand adventure. Sean McNeill reports When RW Henson envisioned the ideal boat for his global circumnavigation he knew it needed two …
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Stu Bannatyne explains how to make the most of your sail crossovers and IRC rating to Andy RiceMaximising the benefits of your training time is one of Stu Bannatyne’s mantras. Drawing on his wealth of offshore racing experience, he likes …
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The 38th America’s Cup will officially kick off this coming weekend with five teams set to compete in foiling AC40s in Cagliari, SardiniaAC40s ahead of the America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta Photo: Ugo Fonollá/America’s CupThe opening event of the 38th America’s …
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These five young friends bought a boat on their own dime to sail around the world. Find out what it’s like onboard an all-girl boat, what they’ve learned so far, and how they jumped headfirst into the adventure of a …
