Even the greatest sailing experts had to learn from their mistakes, as this account by Nigel Calder clearly illustratesNada at sea with excessive heeling, side decks awashNigel Calder’s works on the technicalities of boat systems are accepted worldwide as Bibles, …
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Construction Begins on Heesen’s 67m Project Sparta The construction of Heesen’s 67m Project Sparta began on 19th October after the keel-laying ceremony, the Dutch shipyard announced. Project Sparta’s Owner chose a Greek coin featuring Poseidon and a galloping horse to …
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Feast your eyes on these sailing superyacht concepts. The future looks far-out, and it just might have sails, finds Sam FortescueFor decades the superyacht world has undeniably been dominated by vast, fuel-guzzling motor boats. And, despite the elaborate marketing spiel …
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Derecktor Ft Pierce 1,500 Ton Lift Receives Army Approval Derecktor Fort Pierce has received Army Corps approval, breaking major ground in the quest to become a full-service superyacht repair and refit facility in America’s southeast coast. After Derecktor Shipyard was …
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62.5m Apogee Captain John on Chartering After COVID The 62.5m Codecasa-built superyacht Apogee has been docked in the Dania Canal in Fort Lauderdale for the past seven months. As her Captain of 17 years John Fleck tells us, this is …
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The Pendennis-built Vijonara is the second Hoek Truly Classic 128. Perfect sailing conditions off Palma helped Toby Hodges appreciate the keys to this design’s incomparable successMany will look at this yacht and admire its graceful lines, its presence and elegance …
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