Over 250 transatlantic skippers from the most recent ARC fleet report back on the efficacy and reliability of their self-steering and self-sufficiency equipmentFew cruising skippers would argue with ocean sailing guru and founder of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) …
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Toby Hodges looks at the latest inflatables, water toys, and accessories that will help maximise your enjoyment afloat in the sunCaption goes hereWith the Northern Hemisphere summer now in full swing many of us have our boats back on the …
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The Infiniti 52 is a DSS foil-enabled offshore racer capable of 30 knot speeds the first boat Tulikettu was lost at sea, presumed sunk until…When it comes to displacement, racing yachts today cover the widest spectrum – from fully flying …
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Gybing a powerful offshore boat like a VO70 in big breeze is a fraught manoeuvre; team boss and former Olympian Konrad Lipski shares tips on how to gybe in strong winds and reducing the risk with Andy RiceGybing any boat …
When a yacht is advertised as ‘work needed’ how do you distinguish a good prospect from bad? Will Bruton looks at buying a yacht to upgradeAmong brokerage listings it’s rare to see a yacht openly advertised as ‘work needed’. After …
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Max Klink’s Botin 52, Caro has been declared winner of the 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race, the 50th edition of the event after a big breeze start on Saturday Max Klink’s Botin 52, Caro, has officially been declared the winner of …
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