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Wind, water and solar power: how the latest generators have transformed...
State-of-the-art solar power, wind and water generators have transformed the efficiency of alternative power sources. Can we say goodbye to diesel? Rupert Holmes investigatesImagine a future in which...
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Introducing the spicy new Black Pepper Code 2 60ft fast lifting-keel cruiser
A cool 60-footer with a lift-keel and plenty of panache, the Black Pepper Code 2 is the new flagship of this Nantes-based French rangeMatch a spicy, aesthetics-led brand with a gifted designer and the...
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Three fast cruisers from France: the Pogo 36 and two from Django
Two yards in Brittany with a history of building Mini Transat yachts are producing fast cruisers for short-handed sailing. Toby Hodges introduces the Pogo 36, Django 9.80 and Django 12.70If you are...
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C&C 30 – blistering performance in a manageable package
The C&C 30 strikes a good balance between performance and handling, believes Matthew Sheahan. She’s a fast ride, but without the jittersAll photos: Ocean ImagesToday, going like the clappers...
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Drones – make a movie and save a man overboard with the new unmanned aerial...
We know about their use in war zones and for aerial photography, but drones could be used to assist a man overboard or deliver a spare part. Toby Hodges looks at the new types of drone and their...
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The story of Yes! How a racer and innovative designer breathed new life into...
Adam Gosling and designer John Corby revamped the classic 36ft racer Mustang Sally to turn her into the 12th Yes!Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2013. Images showing the Quarter Tonner's racing in...
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Eagle 54 – an immaculately clean-decked daysailer from Hoek and Dutch builder...
These photos of the André Hoek-designed Eagle 54 from the Netherlands show off her clean lines and luxury fittings, says Toby HodgesLeonardo Yachts’ co-founder Melle Boersma sent us these first sailing...
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Meow, a supercharged Contessa 26 with 3Di sails and seriously tweaked rig and...
The Contessa 26 has a good reputation for performing well overall in the big races and Meow’s owner Chris Charlesworth has gone further than most to optimise her chances. Rupert Holmes asks him how –...
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Quantum Racing TP52 – Doug de Vos’s new boat is the last word in ‘tweaky’
The new TP52s have better performance, but it is up to crews to tweak rig and sails. And none do it better than this Botin &n Partners design, says James BoydPhoto: Keith BrashCelebrating its tenth...
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GC32: A profile of the cat that learned to fly at 30 knots
Conceived as a 32ft one-design racing cat, the GC32 is now on foils and regularly hitting 30 knots. Matthew Sheahan was hookedFirst published February 2015. “Hike her down, guys, and we’ll get her up,”...
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Bestevaer Pure – a series-built 45ft junior member of the renowned Bestevaer...
A series of 45-footers in the Bestevaer range under the name Pure is good news for all dreamers in search of a robust long-distance cruiser, says Toby HodgesCould this be the hardiest 45ft...
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Drogues and sea anchors: we test a Jordan Series drogue and a ParaAnchor
Toby Hodges tries out a ParaAnchor sea anchor and a Jordan Series Drogue on a heavy weather sail training weekend in the English ChannelDrogues and sea anchors are designed to slow a boat or allow it...
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Formula Whisper, the exciting new boat that anyone can learn to foil
“If you can sail, you can foil this boat,” says the designer of the new Formula Whisper foiling catamaran. Matthew Sheahan tests out the claimAs I stepped off the Formula Whisper, our cameraman and...
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Hot new boats to be seen at autumn boat shows this year
This year will be a bumper one for new yachts at boat shows around the world. Toby Hodges picks his favourite debutantes and indicates where you can go to see themJeanneau 54Jeanneau 54 We tested the...
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A new life for a classic boat – 37ft Misty is remodelled for the classic circuit
A 37-footer from the 1960s with racing pedigree, Misty was reworked for the classic circuit. Rupert Holmes reports on her extensive refitPhotos: Lloyd ImagesMany of us dream of one day swapping the...
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Cool as Ice – the new Italian brand Ice Yachts is on a roll
Are these new Umberto Felci-designed semi-custom cruiser-racers from Italian company Ice Yachts the latest word in cool?, asks Toby HodgesSince it announced its first two new models in 2013 – 44ft and...
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Video: Nautor launches new Swan 115 flagship at Monaco Yacht Show
Simple lines and sailing pleasure define the values of the beautiful new Swan 115 launched by Nautor at the Monaco Yacht ShowSwan 115, SolleoneA year after the debut of their first superyacht, the Swan...
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100 years old and going strong – sailing Mariette across the Atlantic
Crewmember for the Transatlantic Race Nick Wood recounts a memorable 12 days of ocean racing aboard the big Herreshoff schooner Mariette, enjoying rare roast beef and china cups on the crossingThis...
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Nautor’s Swan announces an exhilarating new ClubSwan 50 one-design by Juan K...
Nautor’s Swan will celebrate its 50th anniversary in style in 2016 by launching a feisty new 50ft one-design class: the ClubSwan50 This is very positive news from a yard that one may have presumed was...
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Quant 23 – on board the first foiling keelboat, created by Hugh Welbourn
This new creation by British designer Hugh Welbourn is described by the designer as a ‘gentleman’s foiler’ in that it should be easy to get up and flying. James Boyd takes a look at a ground-breaking...
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