February 2010
On sale: Thu, 14 Jan 2010
From the Editor
Will the America’s Cup be boring?
On the Wind
An eventful ARC in which two yachts were abandoned, but nearly all 209 entries finished in three weeks; we talk to the skipper of Kingdom of Bahrain, detained by Iran; the latest word from the World Yacht Racing Forum; Classic year in the UK
The Walrus
Those grinning dolphins at the bow could be eyeing you up and finding you wanting
Letters
The passion of Swan owners; poor show at ExCel; response of the rescuers
Robin Knox-Johnston
All you need to know about towing at sea
Gear
Top tip for a larger genoa; good value 3D sonar; lightweight carbon davits; ecofriendly cleaning products
A revolution in winches
Two major manufacturers take the grind out of winching with revolutionary new products
Leading Edge
Virtual assistance from F1 motor racing?
Yachts
Albatros – A superyacht mastermind creates a yacht inspired by Butler and Atkins 46
On test: Elan 310
A good-value entry-level family cruiser or an exciting miniature
Open 40?
Toby Hodges tries to make up his mind about the Elan 310
The America’s Cup, but not as we know it
Two giant multihulls are due to meet off Valencia in February for the 33rd America’s Cup. How will they fare on a new and challenging course in the depths of winter?
Charter special: BVI and Croatia
Sailing a similar boat in both, we rediscover the perfect cruising ground of the British Virgin Islands and put the spectacular Istrian peninsula on the map for UK charterers
Return of the big schooners
As the stunning Herreshoff replica Elena joins the growing fleet of big schooners, we wonder if this heralds a new Golden Age of Yachting
Cruising
The rudder quandary. We discuss the options for rigging a jury rudder after an ARC yacht is abandoned. Plus: the last to leave Venezuela?
Great Seamanship
Going overboard four times in 24 hours is one thing, but Robert Manry also met with a mystery Scotsman and some irritating pixies on his solo crossing of the Atlantic in a 13ft boat!
Performance World
Improve your IRC racing – how to make sure you are not throwing performance away needlessly. Boat of the Month: IMOCA 60 Safran. Pick of the 2010 rule changes
SuperSail
Super-sloops from Dubois and Mills – new designs over 200ft, including 216ft Kokomo
Yachts for sale
Classified ads
One Amazing Day
Trinity House director of operations Jim Scorer has the perfect start to his new job
