The MOD70, Argo, has set a new multihull course record for the RORC Caribbean 600, while ClubSwan 125 Skorpios took monohull line honours, beating ComancheIn a fast-paced running of the RORC Caribbean 600, the MOD70 Argo, has set a new …
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X-Yachts has investigated why an X4.9 yacht was abandoned mid-Atlantic after steering failure and taking on water and published their findingsX-Yachts has released findings into an investigation into the events that led up to the yacht Brainstorm, an X49, being …
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The RORC Caribbean 600 is set to return for 2022 with a 70-boat fleet due to start the increasingly popular middle distance race on Monday, 21 February.One of the final international racing events to take place before the covid 19 …
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Hanse has switched to the French design office, Berret Racoupeau, with their new Hanse 460 and features a particularly clever hull shapeFollowing a generation of Judel/Vrolijk designs, the new Hanse 460 is the first from Berret Racoupeau, which will surprise …
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Rachael Sprot talks through her top hints and tips on handling large yachts, which are becoming more popular in both private ownership and the charter marketIf there’s one trend that’s true across all areas of sailing, it’s that large yachts …
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What’s the best personal locator beacon (PLB) for you? We take a hands on look at the McMurdo FastFind Return Link launched in late 2020 and the ACR ResQLink View RLS, launched at METS in late 2021. How do you …
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