An unsatisfactory meal aboard Thalassa while racing is closely followed by a ravaging storm of thunder, lightning, rain and high windsThalassa is beautifully maintained and currently in the ownership of Nicholas WalkerThe name of E P De Guingand will be …
Damen Shipyards Launches Damen Yachting Division What do you get when you combine one of the world’s most prolific superyacht builders with an industry-renowned producer of explorer and support vessels? Add in a dash of Dutch shipbuilding expertise, world-class facilities …
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To the usual list of concerns facing transatlantic sailors – too much wind, too little wind, gear failure – a new one must be added: seaweed. Specifically, sargassum. Sam Fortescue reportsSailing through a sargassum field can slow a boat considerably. …
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British Columbia is famed for its landscapes, but Julien Girardot discovered a rich community of craftsmen boatbuilders dotting its creeksAll photos: Julien GirardotAt first glance, Gabriola Island does not seem to be much a haven for sailors. Sails appear on …
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Against the Odds: Westport’s Strength in Brokerage With the superyacht industry weathering the harshest economic storm it has experienced since 2008, it is heartening to hear news of strong performance on the brokerage market from one solid player in shipbuilding. …
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President of the North Sails Group and one of the world’s most decorated sailors, Ken Read has risen to the top of both business and sport, writes Mark ChisnellPhoto: Amory Ross / Puma Ocean Racing / Volvo Ocean RaceThere are …
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