French offshore sailor Violette Dorange and Spanish 470 champion Marta Cardona Alcántara have been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 listViolette Dorange celebrates with relatives on her Imoca monohull Devenir after placing 25th in the 10th edition of the …
With more first-time buyers committing to a new yacht — often with less experience — what do you need to consider to make the biggest purchase of your life a pleasure?Mention that you’re buying your first yacht, and plenty of …
A 1987 legend reborn: the Grand Soleil 52 pairs Frers’ legacy with modern Polli performance and Nauta style. Discover true luxury at speed.In the pantheon of Grand Soleil yachts, the 52 drawn by German Frers and launched back in 1987, …
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The first racing of the 38th America’s Cup this weekend sees women’s and youth crews line up against America’s Cup legends. Could some upsets be on the cards? We report from Cagliari, Sardinia20 May 2026. Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup …
Circumnavigating in a 20-footer isn’t for everyone, but owner-skipper RW Henson built his remarkable junk rigged micro-voyager for a grand adventure. Sean McNeill reports When RW Henson envisioned the ideal boat for his global circumnavigation he knew it needed two …
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Stu Bannatyne explains how to make the most of your sail crossovers and IRC rating to Andy RiceMaximising the benefits of your training time is one of Stu Bannatyne’s mantras. Drawing on his wealth of offshore racing experience, he likes …
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