Finn dinghy: Farewell to Olympics
It has been a part of sailing in the Olympics since 1952, but this summer, when the Finn dinghy fleet takes to the waters of Enoshima it will be its final Olympic outingThis summer will be last time we see …
Visit Lauderdale: For everything under the sun
Come for the boat show, stay for the fun. Bigger. And better than ever. That’s the promise for this year’s 62nd Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. For five action-packed days in October – October 27 to 31 to be precise …
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First look: F70 – Carkeek and Persico join forces for foiler
The newly announced F70 from Carkeek and Persico Marine looks to be an absolute weapon drawing heavily on America’s Cup and IMOCA 60 technology. Rupert Holmes takes a lookThe latest collaboration between designer Shaun Carkeek and Italian yard Persico Marine …
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New Gear: Gill OS3 jacket and trousers with new plant-based coating
The latest line to come from UK clothing brand, Gill, is the OS3 range, consisting of jackets and trousers for men and women, made with a new plant-based coatingThe new Gill OS3 fabric is a two-layer system, which has been …
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Giles Scott: Can the Brit secure a second gold in Tokyo?
Giles Scott is one of British sailing’s biggest talents and was a break-out star of the 36th America’s Cup, but can he defend Olympic Gold? Helen Fretter finds outGiles Scott is waiting. Like all of this year’s Olympic cohort, he …
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The Viking route: Across the Atlantic via Nova Scotia
Can you tackle a northerly Atlantic crossing – the legendary ‘Viking’ route – in a standard bluewater cruiser? Sam Fortescue meets an owner who did just thatThink of crossing the Atlantic from west to east, and most people will picture …
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