Next level optimisation
Francesco Pelizza, director and founder of AMS Advanced Mechanical Solutions, gives an update on the role of FEA in the design process with reference to a recent project, Michael Schmidt’s stunning Y8.
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Fair starts and true courses
GiPSY Buoy allows racecourse mark positions to be adjusted remotely – and on the fly.
It all starts with data
Rondal’s fully-integrated, holistically-engineered sailing systems take all of the guesswork – and much of the risk – out of superyacht handling.
Is your crew physically and mentally prepared for the Rolex Fastnet Race?
Professional sailor, performance coach, and physiotherapist, Hannah Diamond, offers some food for thought for the multitudes of skippers and crews preparing for this summer's Rolex Fastnet Race.
How Over A Decade Of Persistence Won The SB20 World Title
British owner/driver John Pollard’s victory at the SB20 World Championship in Singapore earlier this year shows just how far grit, determination and organisation can take you in competitive sailing – writes Andy Rice.
Defending Your Skin Inside & Out
Dermatologist Dr Edit Olasz, founder of Harken Derm, gives an update on 360° sun protection for sailing athletes
Raising the bar further
This new 123ft flagship design is a significant step up for Southern Wind.
All together now
A new look and location, but the same Superyacht Cup Palma spirit – writes Phil Riley.
Could this new 45ft foiler be the missing link?
Giuliano Luzzato shares the inside scoop on the Metis 45, which aims to bridge the gap between the avowedly simple Class40 and complex IMOCA.
Heading Home
The 2025 season started well for maxi yachting: first was the RORC Transatlantic Race followed by the latest venture for maxis in the Caribbean, an inshore regatta, the Nelson’s Cup Maxi Series, followed immediately by the RORC Caribbean 600 – reports IMA Secretary General, Andrew McIrvine.
Returning Heroes
When a single point decided the 2024 52 Super Series season championship, no one wants to start the 2025 circuit by giving anything away in the first few races of May's 2025 season opening event in Saint Tropez.
Fizzing with Innovation
In the offshore apparel market, where heritage counts and habits are hard to break, you’ve got to admire a company like Zhik.
Structured Luffs for All
At Europe’s major superyacht crossroads of Palma de Mallorca, the three key experts at the Doyle Sails loft are each involved in projects widely diverse in nature but all sharing a commitment to extract maximum benefit from the company’s groundbreaking Structured Luff technology.
Stronger Together...
...but Doyle Sails will continue to compete against its former arch rivals.
Shape of the Future
Marc Lombard Design Group’s highly successful Lift Class40 designs have now evolved into a racer-cruiser – built in the UK at SR Structures in Lymington.
Taking the load off
It used to be a tough choice for superyachts: either accept very high gearing on the helm or lose the direct feedback from the rudder. Now there’s no need to compromise.