X-Yachts continues to flesh out its Pure X range, which already includes five models from 38-63ft, with the new X56The ethos of this range, which appeals to those looking for a state-of-the-art performance cruiser, is now firmly established. “Around 80% …
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Porto Montenegro to Kick Off Active Summer Season Porto Montenegro, the marina firmly establishing itself as homeport of choice in the Central Mediterranean, returns from the Covid-19 disruption with an active calendar. Montenegro has recently re-opened its borders and removed …
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With a rapidly dwindling supply of only rice and tinned mince left to eat, Les Powles makes the final miles home of a solo circumnavigationNow aged 92, Les has spent half a lifetime sailing and living aboard Solitaire. Photo: PPL …
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Tor Johnson sails with his father, sister and friends on a voyage of rediscovery around spectacular Vancouver IslandKeala navigates the rocky entrance to the Bunsby Islands, on Vancouver Island’s west coast. All photos: Tor JohnsonAt 94 years of age, my …
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A ‘New’ Gulf Craft Emerges as Operations Continue UAE-based luxury superyacht builder Gulf Craft is innovating and adapting in order to advance its operations under the current circumstances. Chairman Mohammed Hussein Alshaali has declared his intention to forge a ‘New …
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The 2020 Cannes Boat Show will see the launch of a new 44ft model from Grand Soleil that’s available in both Performance and Racing versionsWith 4,500 yachts built to date, this Italian brand has recently increased capacity to 200 builds …
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