The Flax 27 is a Judel/Vrolijk-designed daysailer built using flax and linseed resin. Matthew Sheahan takes a closer lookThe Flax 27 is built from 80% renewable or recycled materials. All photos: Jozef KubicaIn the face of it there was nothing …
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Exploring the Balearic Islands: Top 4 Marinas Escaping into the luscious landscapes of the Mediterranean, one location that comes to mind for superyacht travellers is the Balearic Islands, the Archipelago of Spain. Offering seclusion across sun-soaked beaches and coastal beauty, …
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The engineering of in-boom furling systems has been considerably refined over the years and today’s systems are much better than early iterations, writes Rupert HolmesEasy reefing on the Kraken 66 White Dragon during our heavy airs test, with an in-boom …
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New Images of 107m Lana: Listed for Charter with Imperial Departing Benetti’s Livorno shed earlier this year, 107m Lana is the second 100m+ superyacht delivered by the Italian superyacht builders. Representing everything that is unique about the Benetti brand, Lana …
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Rupert Holmes looks at effective options for onboard internet from 4G to WiFi boostersFormer ocean racer Pete Goss working from his yachtAfter the COVID-19 pandemic has made remote working so widely accepted, could working from your yacht be part of …
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Turquoise’s 56m Blue II on Maiden Voyage The thrilling explorer yacht Blue II has left the Turquoise Yachts shipyard as she undertakes her maiden voyage. The 56m superyacht features unique styling by Hoek Design and becomes the latest gift to …
