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A Jordan Series Drogue can be a lifesaver, say solo sailors who have used one...
Single-handed sailor Jeanne Socrates carries and has successfully used a Jordan Series Drogue on her Najad 380, Nereida. Roger Taylor would never go to sea without itOn Nereida Jeanne Socrates keeps...
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British sailor Jimmy Cornell reveals his extraordinary new exploration yacht,...
Cruising guru Jimmy Cornell has put his years of experience into a new boat for world cruising. Matthew Sheahan finds her an extraordinary and exciting go-anywhere cruiser Years of experience have gone...
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Offshore sailor Henry Bomby shares his top iPad yacht apps for racing and...
Solo sailor Henry Bomby uses an iPad for everything from navigation and AIS to weather forecasts and routeing. We asked him to choose his favourite appsHenry Bomby, 23, is one of Britain's top young...
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Super-maxi Comanche, a yacht so beamy she’s christened the Aircraft Carrier
Crosbie Lorimer takes a looks at Comanche, the 100ft super-maxi yacht that created such a stir at the last Rolex Sydney Hobart RaceComanche races in the Rolex Sydney Hobart. Photo: Carlo...
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VX One: could this be a modern keelboat class to match the popularity of...
So far there has not been a planing keelboat class to touch the Uffa Fox Flying 15. Could the VX One be the one? Matthew Sheahan is impressedA modern high-performance machine with the ordinary sailor...
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Astra Esa smartwatch, a wrist-mounted watch/smartphone/display for those on...
Toby Hodges looks at the first smartwatch designed for sailing Price €399 (£311) for the watch and app and €400 (£312) for the multiplexer Eight different display screens are availableThis is the first...
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Wild Oats XI – how mods can keep a nine-year-old racer up to speed
Crosbie Lorimer takes a close look at Bob Oatley's Wild Oats XI, a nine-year-old that is still taking line honours around the worldWild Oats in the Rolex Sydney-Hobart 2014. Photo: Carlo...
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Rambler 88 – a missile in the making? One of the fastest monohulls to launch...
The superlight and ultra-powerful Koujoumdjian-designed Rambler 88 is targetting the Rolex Transatlantic RaceThe new Juan Koujoumdjian-designed Rambler 88 is chasing line honours. Photo: John PayneThis...
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Waterproof your mobile: we test new coatings based on nanotechnology
New waterproof coatings based on nanotechnology are claimed to be able to protect your mobile devices from water damage. Do they work? Toby Hodges aims to find out We tested a clutch of mobile phones...
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Brenta 80DC – this new 80ft carbon cruiser is a clever concept by the former...
The vision behind the design of this arresting new sloop, the owner of the yard and the first boat to be built is former Hanse Yachts owner Michael SchmidA novel take on the centre-cockpit design, this...
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The story of Swan yachts in Finland: will there be cygnets
Elaine Bunting reports from the ice-bound coast of Finland, where Nautor’s Swan build their famous range of luxurious Swan yachts, including the latest Swan 115 Nautor's Swan Swan 80 Chessie. Photo:...
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Mylius 76, a carbon bullet with an interior that looks as if it’s been...
A sleek, modern fast cruiser from Italy, with hulls built in Poland. Toby hodges reports Mylius produces the pin-ups of the production yacht world. Since its acquisition by packaging company Group...
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Discovery 58: a cruising thoroughbred from a thoroughly British yard
Elaine Bunting takes a look at the Discovery 58, which looks every inch the competent world-girdlerThis is the British yard’s newest thoroughbred cruiser, a development of the Discovery 57 with a more...
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The French JPK 1080 ticks all the boxes for a successful racing keelboat,...
This unusual-looking French 35-footer is a high-performance yacht that works well fully crewed and short-handed, says Matthew SheahanThe JPK 1080 is a good example of an appealing and versatile racer...
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Grand Soleil LC46: a boat that abounds with clever touches
Elaine Bunting takes a look at the Grand Soleil LC46, an out-and-out cruiser design by Marco LostuzziGrand Soleil has come up with something really different in its new Grand Soleil LC46. After the...
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Fareast 28R: a new sub-30ft sportsboat with an impressive price tag
This Chinese-built sportsboat is a simple, affordable and practical one-design, aimed at the inshore racing market. Matthew Sheahan steps aboardLooking the part with her dreadnought bow, the Fareast...
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Tested: boom brakes and preventers, including Walder boom brake and Wichard...
Pip Hare tests three products designed to prevent or ease a crash gybe alongside a traditional rope preventer rigged to lead forward and then back to the cockpitThe Wichard Gyb'Easy set up on the boom...
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Breathing on the Dragon class – how the long-lived keelboat gets a makeover...
One of the most famous keelboat classes in the world gets a huge makeover in Dubai. Matthew Sheahan went to find out moreThe new Dragon from Premier Composite Technology has been subtly refined in all...
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A custom 60-footer? How far would you go to have the boat of your dreams?
It’s a brave owner who opts for a custom cruiser. But this is the second boat Philippe Penichou has created with 72-year-old French builder Guy Fillon. Toby Hodges went aboardAll photos: Paul...
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New Jeanneau 54 launched: following the impressive 64, Jeanneau proves it’s...
Philippe Briand and Andrew Winch proved a dream design team for Jeanneau with its 64, but can they repeat the performance? From the initial pictures it looks like they have certainly lavished this...
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