A go-anywhere high performance cruiser...
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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.
SailGP and the Need for Speed
Yacht Racing Life guest contributor Digby Fox examines the significance of SailGP's recent record-setting top speeds and speaks to Russell Coutts and outright sailing world speed record-holder Paul Larsen – creator and pilot of Vestas SpeedRocket 2 – for insight.
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.
Next level hydraulic systems
When you need a canting keel for a supermaxi that also lifts like a dinghy centreboard, Cariboni is up for the challenge.
Three iconic races. One ambitious goal.
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is making some moves to redefine offshore and ocean racing in the land down under. Introducing the Southern Cross Series.
Quick out of the blocks
At only their second regatta in the 52 Super Series the Galicia 52 Super Series Royal Cup, Andrea Lacorte’s Alkedo Vitamina team came tantalisingly close to finishing runners-up behind the triumphant American Magic Quantum Racing – writes Andy Robertson.
SailGP Sassnitz analysis
Sassnitz served up drama for SailGP: France’s first win this season, Britain’s resurgence, Aussie consistency – plus pre-racing breakages and a crash, that raised big safety questions. Magnus Wheatley and I break it all down on the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast.
Seven IMOCA crews prepare for The Ocean Race's five-stage sprint around Europe
The Ocean Race's 4,500-nautical mile six-week European tour starts on Sunday with a testing and technical stage from Kiel to Portsmouth on the English south coast, where the four-strong mixed crews are expected to arrive on Thursday or Friday next week. Ed Gorman previews the action.
The post-regatta routine that delivers podium results
Most sailors pack up after a regatta with only a vague sense of what to improve. The best review each race, study what top performers did differently, & create targeted training plans to fix weaknesses. Dan Self from The Layline on how to turn every regatta into a step toward the front of the fleet.
A well-oiled machine…
A+T Instruments have just completed a (very) successful first decade at the cutting edge of raceboat and superyacht instrumentation.
Northern raiders...
A couple of weeks ago, three middle-aged sailors – two Brits and an Aussie – got together in London with a couple of bottles of champagne to celebrate a remarkable episode in the sport that happened 26 years ago on Sydney Harbour – writes Ed Gorman.
Garmin quatix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED: The Ultimate Smartwatch for Yacht Racers
The Garmin quatix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED is more than a smartwatch – it’s a race tool for serious sailors. With GPS-assisted start functions, full Garmin marine integration, and a stunning AMOLED display, it’s built to give yacht racers an edge on and off the water.
SailGP Portsmouth Analysis
Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley unpack the highs and lows of SailGP Portsmouth — from Team GB’s home-water resurgence to bold new ideas for the league’s future — plus some candid reflections on SailGP's media strategy.