With the likes of the XP33, Pogo 30 and Seascape 27 all just launching, this season’s trend looks especially fun for double-handed sailing.
2013
Vendée Globe: Hugo Boss takes third
British skipper Alex Thomson crosses the line in third place after 80 days 19 hours 23 minutes 43 seconds at sea
Taking Skip Novak to extremes
The great Antarctic expedition guru gets ready to take us into a gale at Cape Horn
Francois Gabart Wins Vendee Globe
And Armel Le Cleac’h finishes second, just 3 hours and 17 mins behind after 28,000 miles
BRAND NEW app – Sail Fast Sail Safe
Improve your sailing skills with professionals Pip Hare and Brian Thompson on this exciting new app available on iPhone and iPad
Italian bids to beat New York to San Fran record
Giovanni Soldini retraces history in his attempt to break the 57-day monohull record
Hooked on Key West
Shellfish dinners could cost more in Key West over the next few weeks
Vendée Globe: problems with keels
How come designers and engineers can't ensure keels stay intact during a round the world race?
Integrity
Enjoy this short film of the classic yacht Integrity - not a restoration, not a replica, but a new design
Key Notes
A quiet start to Quantum Key West but plenty of close racing
Community consults on windfarm
18 southcoast clubs give overwhelming thumbs down to the massive 67-square mile Navitus Bay windfarm proposed to the west of Isle of Wight
New Grand Prix Generation?
Why Quantum Key West might hold the key for 40ft grand prix racing
THE European Yachts of the Year
The winners for the five categories of European Yacht of the Year 2012/13 are…
J/70 video – pocket rocket fun
With this sort of performance, the latest and (almost) smallest J/Boat is planing her way into the European market…
How to Win Key West
Essential race course and weather tips from Terry Hutchinson for Key West Race Week
London Excel Boatshow 2013 – Worth a visit?
The London Boatshow is complimented by the Bike and Outdoor shows from today and it’s late opening tonight, but is it worth the trek?
Hot yachts & new stuff
A warm welcome to my blog…
Sailrocket 2 – How Does it Work?
65 knots today, 80 knots in the future? How and why the fastest boat in the world works
Pedal Power
A new, man powered bow thruster is launched
Chay Blyth round-the-world yacht race reunion
200 to attend 20th anniversary reunion for Chay Blyth's '92-93 'wrong way' round-the-world British Steel Challenge yacht race