More than a paint supplier
In the fiercely competitive world of offshore racing every ounce counts and every micron matters. Even seemingly minor decisions in a refit can translate into critical gains at sea.
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PLC upgrade insights
Continuing to run old PLC systems can be a false economy. Nick McGarry, CEO of Diverse Performance Systems, explains the key considerations.
Evolution, good management, rule stability – and growth
A season update from Andrew McIrvine – Secretary General of the International Maxi Association.
Olympic innovation
Gottifredi Maffioli takes the trapeze cleat to a new level of sophistication.
Thinking inside the drum
Designing around a motor required a blank-sheet approach in creating Harken’s latest product, DynaDrive – a winch that puts power to the fore.
Making it tougher (for Terry)
52 Super Series communications boss Andi Robertson checks in with an update on what has been a another busy and highly competitive season for the TP52 fleet.
Lightweight luxury
Over the last three decades, Southern Wind has developed and perfected a system of building ultra-lightweight interiors that don’t compromise on style, comfort – or boatspeed. Rupert Holmes explains how this is achieved.
Up for the challenge…
When Nautor needed a custom furler to handle extreme loads, they knew Reckmann could design and deliver…
New generation flagship
Nautor’s range of Maxi Swans is evolving and the launch of the first Swan 128 points the way to the future for this long and iconic line of sailing yachts.
The team comes first...
A winning blend of talent and loyalty led Cameron Appleton to Doyle Sails.
World’s best test laboratory
Intensive and long-running R&D with four SailGP teams is one of the keys to Zhik’s product innovation.
A go-anywhere high performance cruiser...
Here’s a compelling concept: ice class hull strength and ultimate reliability combined with planing performance and obsessive attention to detail.
Now with added Magic...
Nautor’s ClubSwan one-design racing division has forged a powerful new partnership with one of the leading America’s Cup teams and for the first time ever they’ve tooled up to build Swans overseas – in Pensacola, Florida.
Courses set for Antigua
The island is preparing to become the main central hub for the RORC’s programme of Atlantic and Caribbean ocean, offshore and inshore races.
Trickle down tech...
In a fast-moving world where the leaps in performance over the last decade are the biggest we’ve seen in a lifetime, there is a tendency to think that technology employed at the sharp end of professional yacht racing is running away from the mainstream.
Back to what they love
As Doyle Sails joins the North Technology Group (NTG) the company's directors are refocused on sailmaking and sailing.