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The cult of Amel yachts – secrets of the evergreen appeal of the archetypal French bluewater cruiser
These French bluewater cruisers are like no others on the market. Here's why
Spindrift 2 sprints to the Equator in 5 days to surge ahead of Jules Verne Trophy round the world record
A record time from Ushant to the equator has been set by the 130ft maxi…
Two giant trimarans take on the world and head off for Jules Verne attempt
To win the trophy will mean breaking Loïck Peyron’s blistering record pace of 45 days,…
Americas Cup – Taking a sneaky peek at Land Rover BAR and Oracle Team USA’s latest boats
“We think this is the most powerful AC boat that will be built for this…
Alex Thomson airlifted to safety as his new Hugo Boss is capsized by a rogue wave
Alex Thomson and his co-skipper, Spanish sailor Guillermo Altadill, were airlifted off the 60ft yacht…
Video of Sailing Yacht A, the world’s largest sail-assisted vessel, during early sea trials
This video footage of Sailing Yacht A shows her with her towering free-standing masts and illustrates the…
Artemis wins Bermuda Americas Cup World Series – crashing to victory
“That last gybe was the event,” said Iain Percy to his team as they crossed…
Americas Cup World Series – weather refuses to play ball on big day, but is there an alternative?
Once the weather forecast came into view earlier in the week there was always a…
Americas Cup World Series Bermuda – Practice day reveals new lessons for all
As with any practice race there will be those who go home grateful that their…
What it’s really like aboard a foiling Americas Cup boat in the heat of battle?
As we hammered our way downwind, smoking along at thirty-something knots, aside from the deafening…
First impressions of Bermuda, the new home for the America’s Cup
You can Google it, Wikipedia it, or simply read a guide book about Bermuda, but…
Quant 23: Why this radical Dukes of Hazzard throwback is one of the most fun, exciting designs in years
All this foiling malarkey turns a lot of people off. The pumped-up, Red Bull-fuelled adrenaline…
World Match Racing Tour draws Americas Cup crews in Bermuda
If you thought that the lure of high performance foiling 45ft cats would render an…
Land Rover BAR launches latest Americas Cup boat T2, but what’s different?
A year after the launch of its first boat, Land Rover BAR has splashed their…
Video: 33 of the world’s finest classic yachts at Les Voiles de St Tropez 2015
Each year, Les Voiles de St Tropez regatta attracts a dazzling mixture of yachts from day…
Modern and classic yachts ready to skirmish at Les Voiles de St Tropez 2015
After a coffee in the Café de Paris or a glass of rosé at the…
Video: Nautor launches new Swan 115 flagship at Monaco Yacht Show
A year after the debut of the Swan 105, Nautor returned to the Monaco Yacht…
Monaco Yacht Show – how the financial crisis changed sailing superyacht designs
Nothing can prepare you for the Monaco Yacht Show. It is a temple to superyachting,…
Why Volvo Ocean Race boss Knut Frostad is leaving
Knut Frostad, CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, is stepping down at the end of…