We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest yachts of our times. This month Will Oxley nominates the Kingfisher/SkandiaAsking WIll Oxley to pick the coolest yacht he’s ever sailed is a tough choice, as his list …
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Large multihulls are getting bigger and faster, but how do you handle them? Pro skipper Mike Kopman has top advice for anyone sailing powerful catamaransPhoto: Sailing Energy/Multihull CupIt’s safe to say that the catamaran is truly out of the bag …
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American Magic has announced it will not compete in the 38th edition of the America’s Cup, stating that the event’s current Protocol does not provide the necessary framework for a financially sustainable campaignPaul Goodison takes control of American Magic’s latest …
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Johannes and Lauren, Skippers of NGO RESQSHIP’s sailing yacht NADIR, talk to Yachting World about doing search and rescue under sail, and the obstacles facing humanitarian vessels in the Central Mediterranean. Plus, their expert advice on what to do if …
The Transat Café L’Or – formerly known as the Transat Jacques Vabre – has got off to a dramatic start with three Ocean Fifty trimarans capsizing in the first night of racing.The Ocean Fifty Lazare x Hellio being towed after …
Being a good skipper goes beyond keeping the crew and boat safe—it means delivering the right experienceMost people agree: skippers are responsible for the safety of the crew and the boat. But the job far exceeds keeping everyone alive and …
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