April 2010
On sale: Thu, 11 Mar 2010
From the Editor
A disappointing display for a Cup Match
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America’s Cup – the bitter end Cool relations, frosty handshakes and some ‘disgraceful’ behaviour on the committee boat when the two giant multihulls finally meet in Valencia
On the Wind
More huge multihulls battling for glory – this time the Jules Verne Trophy; the nicer side of Cup racing; J Class plans 2012 spectacular; iconic Wally destroyed in fire
The Walrus
Etiquette of anchoring adapts to the times
Letters
IRC rating – why so secret?; good to see the great gaffers; beware less sulphur in diesel
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Robin Knox-Johnston
Shocking how quickly you can go overside
Gear
One-box battery control; friction-busting jib car; personal MOB alarm with AIS
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21st Century togs
Foulweather gear is getting technical. Toby Hodges investigates the latest developments, from silver ions to fight odour to materials with built-in sun factor protection
Leading Edge
Eyes on the prize. Head-up displays on your contact lenses!
Yachts
Evolution of the stylish Maggie B; futuristic Axonite 69; Hobie with a motor. Plus: raising the wunderbar – debutantes at Düsseldorf
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On test: Southerly 49
Why are these swingers top of the tree? We sail the latest swing-keel bluewater cruiser from the largest volume yacht builder in the UK
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World ARC – going global
This round the world rally equates to 50 average sailing seasons in a year! No wonder it takes some planning. Elaine Bunting talks to participants about boat preparation, stock taking and teething troubles
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Where the wild things are
Photographer Tom Zydler witnesses a clash between a timeless past and the incursions of the modern world in Papua New Guinea and its offshore islands 82 Cruising Adventurous cruisers recognised in the annual cruising awards; lifetime recognition for Lin and Larry Pardey; voyage to test an ice detector.Special Report: when a simple medical problem turned into a major drama
Great Seamanship
Fair wind for the Baltic. Children’s author and sometime spy Arthur Ransome takes his double-ender through shifting channels
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Performance World
Are you a pro now? Changes in the classifi cation rules explained; Key West is a tonic for jaded sailors; Boat of the Month: Rogers Class 40. ProFile: Pete Cumming
SuperSail
J Class Rainbow takes shape in Holland as Lionheart up for sale; Mylne design refit
Yachts for sale
Classified ads
One Amazing Day
BT Challenge victory for Mike Golding
