The Gulf of Bothnia is little explored, but Janneke Kuysters discovers stunning mid-summer cruisingThe massive structure of Svartklubben lighthouse looms on the horizon. Standing on the small Swedish island of Singö, it guards the entrance to the Gulf of Bothnia. …
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As owners seek to sail more self-sufficiently, beat the depreciation associated with many production boats and explore off the beaten track, a yacht that’s very well built has become key for some buyersThose planning to sail to inhospitable places tend …
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David ‘Freddie’ Carr has spent two decades trying to win the America’s Cup for Britain, he tells Helen Fretter how the game’s changed“For 23 years I have had the privilege to call myself an America’s Cup sailor, but today is …
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Rupert Holmes takes a look at a number of new wooden yachts that have been recently launched or will soon be launchedIt has now been many decades since wood was the most widely used material in yacht productions but timber …
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Cruising doyen Jimmy Cornell on how to avoid pitfalls, and make your cruising adventure a true trip of a lifetime.Photo: Ugo Fonolla/Oyster World RallyWhen it comes to regrets, I have none. But on all my voyages the golden rule has …
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The new WOY26 is a modern daysailer built using high-tech timber for easy sail handling.Photo: Nico KraussOne of the stand-out new yachts of recent years is the Thomas Tison-designed 48ft Elida, which combines high-tech timber construction with innovative laminates and …
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