Our great annual ARC equipment survey focussed on power on board, its usage and generation. Jeremy Wyatt quizzed the 234 skippers who made the 2024 crossingPower on board is a key equipment issue for all bluewater cruisers, whether preparing a …
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Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from Christian Williams’ Philosophy Of Sailing, a retrospective of his leisurely Pacific crossing giving another perspective on ocean sailingChristian Williams, now 81, is alive, well and going strong in California. To get a handle on …
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A yacht with a cult following has advantages. With an enduring appeal and pedigree they tend to hold their value – though owners are often reluctant to part with them. But what’s the secret to joining the club? Whisper it …
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Supercar brand Ferrari has announced a radical new 100ft foiling monohull named Hypersail, which will be launched next yearThe Ferrari foiling yacht project – named ‘Hypersail’ in reference to Ferrari’s three-times Le Mans winning Hypercar – is being led by …
With a novel 48V system that matches the efficiency of high-voltage setups, Molabo is simplifying electric and hybrid propulsion for yachts and commercial vessels alikeMolabo, a little-known German company with firm roots in academic research, offers a radically different alternative …
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The hull of the 183ft Perini Navi superyacht Bayesian, which sank after capsizing off Sicily with the tragic loss of seven lives, has been raised from the seabedThe hull of the 183ft/56m Perini Navi Bayesian, which sank after capsizing off …
