For most boat owners, a private pontoon is the dream: instant access to your yacht, with all the security and convenience that entails. Technology in floating docks has moved on greatly from traditional wooden rafts, with the best floating docks …
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Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the performance yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year AwardsThe European Yacht of the Year awards is the most thorough and impartial awards programme – …
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Little explored by international cruisers, Cameron Dueck experienced a warm welcome when cruising around Japan.Photo: Cameron Dueck Far ahead on the horizon we saw the sweep of a lighthouse and the pin pricks of street lamps along the coast. We …
Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best catamaran and multihull category in the much-anticipated European Yacht of the Year AwardsThere are many categories in the European Yacht of the Year awards, from the best luxury yachts and performance …
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SP80 has stepped towards breaking the world speed sailing record, achieving 51 knots. The team aims to beat the current record of 65.45 knots by the end of summer 2025The kite-powered SP80 has achieved a new top speed of 51 …
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Highly successful professional navigator Simon ‘Si Fi’ Fisher gives Andy Rice his five top tips for race-winning weather routing.Whether you’re preparing for a race or even just a leg of a longer race, there’s always a process for planning your …
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