Andy Rice asks Justin Slattery for five tips that’ll make you faster and safer when running the pitThe pit role is vital for keeping communication going between bow team and afterguard. Photo: Nico MartinezWhile running the pit is all about …
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M/Y Ramble on Rose Captain on Superyacht Isolation The controversy and damage caused by cruise ships during the Covid-19 pandemic should not impede superyachts from travelling between ports to reach marinas and shipyards, where maintenance work can provide a much-needed …
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Want to reduce your yacht’s carbon footprint? We pick out four eco-friendly upgrades to consider1. Ditch the teak Teak is no longer universally popular. The price has gone up dramatically, supply is dwindling, and the ethics of the supply chain …
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Developments in technology are now allowing us to see the shape and structure of the seabed, including vegetation, in increasingly clear detail. Rupert Holmes reportsSonar has potential to help offshore racers like IMOCA 60s avoid submerged obstructions. Photo: Vincent CurutchetSonar …
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Dynamiq GTM90: Shelter for Extreme Climates Tuscan shipyard Dynamiq Yachts has unveiled its new 27.5 metre superyacht model, GTM 90, which was due to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show as part of a collaboration with German car turner …
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The famous winner of the 1980 Quarter Ton Cup, BLT was tracked down in Tahiti before being smuggled back to Cowes for a 10,000-hour refit. Rupert Holmes reportsOwner Sam Laidlaw has enjoyed considerable success in the very competitive Quarter Tonner …
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