Stength and stability
Elvstrøm Sails has discovered that Technora fibres and thermoset resins are a winning combination in the quest to improve its sailcloth materials.
The need for (sustainable) speed
Hempel is using sophisticated research and modelling techniques to reduce the frictional drag of antifouling. The results speak for themselves.
Rondal at 50: Half a century devoted to ultimate reliability
From a strong start to the game-changing innovations it is developing today, Rondal has never shied away from challenges regardless of scale.
Rig tension readings you can trust
Spinlock’s Rig Sense Pro brings a higher level of reliability to larger boats.
(Still) growing like Topsy
It is surely more than exciting that there will 15 or 16 different boats racing during this 52 Super Series season – and yet the standard looks set to be as high as it ever has been – writes 52 Super Series media director Andi Robertson.
Stronger and lighter – thinner and softer too
The latest range of sailcloth materials developed by Dimension-Polyant tick four key boxes on the wish lists of sailmakers and sailors alike.
Marine metal magic
Some of the most extreme engineering ideas at the sharp end of grand prix sailing have been brought to life by the Three60 production hub.
Deep maritime roots
The Annapolis Sailboat Show is well known to sailors all around the world, but there is a great deal more to discover in this iconic yachting destination.
All-round performer
Inspired by the RORC’s new box rule for Class 2 in the next edition of the Admiral’s Cup, Reichel/Pugh's new Admiral 42 inshore and offshore design ticks a lot of boxes.
Fast, fun, and simple
The new RM 980 will be a lot more powerful under sail than the 970, which was already quite quick. And a high-volume bow creates more space inside.