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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.
Cowes Week Legend: John Tremlett’s Unprecedented 10th Captain’s Cup Win
John Tremlett quietly made history at Cowes Week, clinching the Captain’s Cup in the XODs for a record 10th time. With decades of racecraft, calm focus, and unmatched consistency, the 56-year-old sailor has set a benchmark in one of the Solent’s most demanding fleets.
SailGP St. Tropez Analysis
In the latest Yacht Racing Life Podcast, host Justin Chisholm and regular guest Magnus Wheatley dissect the SailGP regatta held in Saint-Tropez, a weekend dominated by tricky conditions, new technical challenges, and some standout performances.
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.
A sailing Paradox: Racing Fast, Cruising Easy
When Paul Flynn decided to return to sailing after a decades-long absence, he didn’t follow the expected route. Instead, he bought Paradox – a 63-foot carbon fibre trimaran with offshore racing pedigree and the sort of speed potential that turns heads on any racecourse.
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.
Analysing the boldest America's Cup Protocol yet
In the latest episode of the Yacht Racing Life Podcast, I sit down with Andy Rice, – founder of both Sailjuice.com and Road to Gold – and Dave Reed – editor of Sailing World magazine – to pick over what the new AC38 Protocol means for the Cup, the teams, and the sport.
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.
Packed programme for the Maxi fleet
A mid-season update from the International Maxi Association from IMA Secretary General, Andrew McIrvine…