With hi-tech construction processes, efficient production, expanding reach, extended product ranges and increasing economy of scale, MC1 Spars is making it feasible for a broader church of boats to have carbon masts and booms.
With light to moderate winds forecast, this year's Rolex Fastnet won’t be a record‑breaker, but according to legendary British navigator Simon Fisher, it could be brutal on the brain – with moderate breeze, tricky tides, and a high‑stakes routing game from Cowes to Fastnet Rock and on to Cherbourg.
Ferdinand van West, project lead designer at Morrelli & Melvin takes us through the naval architecture of Extreme H20, the PB72, a semi-foiling offshore machine.
Persico Marine has been hitting the headlines recently. In last year’s America’s Cup, you’ll have noticed the company’s name proudly emblazoned on the deck of the impossibly sleek Luna Rossa but you may not know that Persico built no fewer than four of the IMOCAs in the last Vendée Globe.
How do you arrange return transport for a transatlantic racing fleet from a port with nowhere for a ship to come alongside? You get Sevenstar involved.
Moore Brothers’ capacity for design innovation, skill in production engineering and attention to detail are among the keys to their success.
Allen Brothers’ long-standing partnership with leading America’s Cup analyst Tom Morris has led to some interesting collaborations in new sailing hardware.
With the 68 Café Racer, Baltic Yachts has pioneered a successful new concept in yachting – and now there’s a prospect of fleet racing.
Designed and engineered specifically to meet the needs of amateur racing sailors, Musto’s all-new inshore and offshore BR3 gear has broad appeal.
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.
GiPSY Buoy allows racecourse mark positions to be adjusted remotely – and on the fly.
Rondal’s fully-integrated, holistically-engineered sailing systems take all of the guesswork – and much of the risk – out of superyacht handling.
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.
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.
Dermatologist Dr Edit Olasz, founder of Harken Derm, gives an update on 360° sun protection for sailing athletes
