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A legend reborn

Against all odds one of the great offshore yacht designs of the late 20th Century – Peter Norlin’s fast and elegant Omega 42 – is back in production.

Bucking industry trends

The Genoa International Boat Show renews industry confidence, reporting further increases in exhibition space, visitor numbers, turnover and more.

Full spectrum

There are never enough superlatives to adequately describe the Aegean 600, especially after its fifth edition held in 2025 when Poseidon threw a wide range of seamanship challenges at the fleet – ranging from fickle wind shadows to a 50-knot storm.

Bold new concept

A fresh approach to function, form, fit and fabric. Henri-Lloyd ambassador Sam Goodchild on the new range that aims to redefine offshore sailing apparel.

Now with more power

Two-speed and three-speed electric versions of Ronstan's Orbit winch are now available.

A storming debut

Last year Andrea Lacorte won the owner-driver title in his first 52 Super Series season, powered by Doyle Sails – and with four Doyle sailmakers on board.

The creep factor

How to manage and minimise the effects of gradual rope elongation.

A very good run

52 Super Series communications boss Andi Robertson checks in with an end of season roundup after another year of fantastic racing and takes a look forward to what's in store for the thriving circuit in 2026.

The future is plywood

Sicomin has completely reformulated one of its original resin systems – and it’s now being used to build a new generation of low-carbon racing yachts.

Challenging the establishment

MC1 Spars is well set up to tackle a wide variety of custom rig manufacturing commissions from budget-conscious and relatively simple refits to cutting-edge design-and-build projects.

Built differently

Since its founding in 1996, Quantum Sails has taken a unique approach to sailmaking. Over the years, the company has reimagined not only how sails are designed and built, but also the role of the sailmaker itself.

Born from innovation

As Rigging Projects has grown from a small boutique consulting business to a high-end manufacturer its ethos – and its success – have not changed.

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