Peter Cunningham’s MOD70 PowerPlay is set for a world record attempt Cowes – Dinard today, Thursday 22 April 2021 and will be going up against another MOD70 in the form…
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World’s coolest yachts: Tornado catamaran
“The Tornado catamaran is a really cool boat. It was my introduction to high performance sailing and it had a big influence on me in many ways. “Once you get…
Battling to Hobart: Memories of the Sydney Hobart
Discovering Andrew Wilson has been the sort of exciting surprise that comes with editing a column like Great Seamanship. Andrew is a photographer working in Tasmania. He knows yacht and…
Jean Le Cam: Vendée Globe legend they call ‘The King’
He’s the solo skipper who might remind you of Keith Richards. A rugged, hawkish face topped off with an unruly mop of black curly hair, Jean Le Cam was the…
First look: Trintella 45 and 50 – classic yard reborn
These two gorgeous German Frers designs offer an enticing blend of contemporary yacht design with classic elegance. The Trintella 45 and 50 are intended to re-establish the Trintella brand, echoing…
Hanse 371 review: Different by design – from the archive
Time was when people expected to get what they paid for. Paying good money meant getting a good boat, but can a boat like the Hanse 371 stand up against…
First look: McConaghy Makara 85
Designer Malcolm McKeon has deepened his collaboration with composite wizards McConaghy by launching a range of semi-custom sailing yachts running from 85ft up to 120ft. The first of these new…
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First look: Brooklin Boat Yard / Jim Taylor 44
The Brooklin Boat Yard in Maine is a giant in New England’s Spirit of Tradition scene. Once again they are teaming up with designer, Jim Taylor to produce a new…
Boréal 47.2 review: a proven concept refined
Boréal is not afraid to forge its own path and its distinctive aluminium cruising yachts have gained a strong reputation over the past 15 years. The latest model, the Boréal…
New Fastnet record: MOD70 PowerPlay sets new fastest time
The MOD70 Trimaran PowerPlay, led by Peter Cunningham and skippered by Ned Collier Wakefield, has set a new Fastnet record. The team completed the original Fastnet course of 595 nautical…
New catamarans: 2021’s most exciting launches
2021 looks set to be a bumper year for new catamarans as the trend for fast cruising yachts, which deliver plenty if living space continues. This year there are set…
First look: J/45 and Linjett 39
Manufacturers are continuing to design and build innovative new boats in 2021. This month, we’re looking at three new yachts for 2021. The J/45 is a novel departure for J-Boats,…
Match racing tactics: Ian Williams on America’s Cup moves
There’s no question: the final Prada Cup Round Robin race between INEOS Team UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli was any absolute humdinger. With nine lead changes, this scorcher of…
First look Aeolos P30: lightweight downwind flyer
The Aeolos P30 is a competitively priced, but very fast, ‘carbon fun rocket’ aimed at the market for single and double-handed offshore racing, plus inshore racing with a team of…
Marine electronics: the latest new gear for 2021
It seems every year the technology available to sailors is improving and broadening and 2021 is already delivering innovative new marine electronics from radical new ideas to improvements on well-known…
MW40OF first look: An easy to look after, marina friendly foiler
History tells us that unfamiliar Argentine names in yacht design are not to be underestimated and if the drawing of the new MW40OF is anything to go by, you can…
Bluewater cruisers’ 10 tips for sailing during Covid
With so much uncertainty still surrounding travel, should cruisers still be sailing during Covid? There is a moral quandary here. “We advise people to wait another year,” says Janneke Kuysters…
Sailing to South Africa: A demanding sail from the Seychelles
“Quick, close the hatches!” my partner Wietze calls down while we prepare an early Monday breakfast. All is ready to leave Seychelles, we’ve mustered our courage to tackle the difficult…
Avvento: The all-electric Spirit 44e that’s pushing boundaries
Boats have been built of wood since Noah first put axe to tree. For devotees of the classic style, Spirit Yachts have been building head-turningly pretty yachts with laminated wooden…