Yachting World Magazine - April 2024
Yachting World Magazine - April 2024
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In this issue
GIANT SLAYERS
Tracing the history and racing an Azorean whaleboat in Pico is a unique experience for Conrad Humhpreys.
THE FINAL FRONTIER
Unexpected challenges in the capricious waters of Australia’s east coast push Saskia Stainer-Hutchins to the limit..
EXTRAORDINARY BOATS: NIGEL SHARP ON THE YACHTING WORLD DIAMOND
The Yachting World Diamond is a Jack Holt design which continues to attract devotees who sail them on some extraordinary adventures - in Australia, 60 years after its conception
6 mins
5 EXPERT TIPS: CHRIS BROOKS ON SAILING OFFSHORE IN BIG CONDITIONS
Sailing in the middle of the world's oceans gave Chris Brooks plenty of experience handling big weather conditions. He shares his knowledge here with Andy Rice.
3 mins
NAVIGATION BRIEFING
Inaugurated in 2009, the RORC Caribbean 600 is a relatively recent addition to the calendar of 600-mile offshore yacht races, adding to the list of established bluewater classics like the Rolex Fastnet and Sydney Hobart races.
6 mins
SPECIAL REPORT: MARK CHISNELL ON PROBLEM SOLVING AT SEA
On his new book, Knowledge 2.0, author Mark Chisnell - who has been published on a wide range of topics and is also a former professional sailor, navigator, and most recently a rules advisor for the British America's Cup challenge INEOS Britannia - offers a 'user's guide to knowledge'.
8 mins
NIKKI HENDERSON
NO MATTER HOW TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED OUR SPORT GETS, IT'S THE HUMANS THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
3 mins
MATTHEW SHEAHAN
HURTLING AROUND THE OCEANS ALONE IN GARGANTUAN MULTIHULLS CAPABLE OF HUGE SPEEDS AND UNTHINKABLE CAPSIZES - REQUIRES A MENTAL LEAP
3 mins
Ainslie steps down as SailGP driver
Sir Ben Ainslie, who is both CEO, skipper and co-helmsman of the British America's Cup team INEOS Britannia, and CEO and skipper of the SailGP entry.
1 min
Around the world in company
January 2024 saw two fleets of cruisers set off on a sociable circumnavigation, with the 13th edition of the World ARC departing Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, meanwhile the Oyster World Rally fleet also began their world tour from Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua.
1 min
Ocean Globe Race skipper quits after false declaration
The third leg of the Ocean Globe Race, the Whitbread-era-style around the world race, is underway from Auckland, New Zealand to Punta del Este, Uruguay on a classic Southern Ocean leg. However, the skipper of race leaders Translated 9, the Swan 65 which won both Legs 1 and 2, has stepped down after breaching the race rules regarding sail repairs and making a false declaration.
1 min
Cruisers awarded
Kirsten Neuschäfer, the winner of the Golden Globe Race and the first woman ever to win a solo nonstop around the world ocean race, is among the skippers honoured in the Cruising Club of America's 2023 awards.
1 min
Soldini swaps his Maserati for a Ferrari
The 11-year partnership between charismatic Italian racing skipper Giovanni Soldini and luxury car brand Maserati has come to an end, with Soldini confirming that he was taking on a new project partnered by Ferrari.
1 min
The Roaring Forties under jury rig
Finnish solo sailor Ari Känsäkoski safely made landfall in Durban, South Africa, on 16 January, 25 days and 1,600 miles after dismasting in the remote Indian Ocean.
2 mins
BOLD MOVER: ON TEST - BAVARIA C46
BAVARIA CLAIMS MORE ACCOMMODATION AND BETTER PERFORMANCE FOR ITS C46 SECOND GENERATION C-LINE. CAN YOU REALLY HAVE BOTH ON A MASS MARKET DESIGN?
7 mins
OUT OF SEASON
BRAVING FREEZING TEMPERATURES, TOR JOHNSON ENJOYS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST'S SAN JUAN ISLANDS IN TOTAL TRANQUILLITY
7 mins
ROLLING THE DICE
THE 78TH ROLEX SYDNEY HOBART RACE -DELIVERED TWISTS AND TURNS, WITH THE FINALE DECIDED BY JUST 51 SECONDS. CROSBIE LORIMER REPORTS
10 mins
ATLANTIC REBOOTED
THINGS HAVE CHANGED IN THE BLUEWATER CRUISING WORLD, AS ELAINE BUNTING DISCOVERED MEETING ARC CREWS IN SAINT LUCIA
10+ mins
BEST YACHTS OF 2024
21 YACHTS WERE TESTED FOR THE 21ST RUNNING OF EUROPEAN YACHT OF THE YEAR. TOBY HODGES, THE BRITISH MEMBER OF THE 12-STRONG JURY, FOUND LOTS TO LIKE
10+ mins
MATTHEW SHEAHAN
WHEN AEROSPACE COMPANIES ARE INTERESTED IN SAILING TECHNOLOGY, THAT'S WHEN YOU KNOW IT'S GOT COMPLICATED...
3 mins
NEELY THERE!
NEEL BROKE GROUND WITH ITS CRUISING TRIMARANS A DECADE AGO. SO WHAT'S CHANGED WITH ITS NEW 50+ FOOTER?
7 mins
MASTERCLASS
RACHAEL SPROT ON BALTIC BERTHING AND ANCHORING
4 mins
5 EXPERT TIPS
CHARLIE CUMBLEY ON WINDWARD MARK ROUNDINGS
3 mins
SPECIAL REPORT
WILL BRUTON ON CARIBBEAN RACE CHARTER
6 mins
SUPER TROUPER
A WATERSHED DESIGN FOR THE TRADITIONAL SWEDISH BRAND, BUT DOES ARCONA'S FLAGSHIP HAVE THE X-FACTOR TO STAND OUT IN A CROWD?
10 mins
FAST CATS UNLEASHED
AS MULTIHULLS GET BIGGER AND FASTER, IT'S NO SURPRISE OWNERS WANT TO TEST THEM ON THE RACECOURSE
9 mins
WHARRAM'S LEGACY
JULIEN GIRARDOT MEETS HANNEKE BOON IN CORNWALL TO DISCOVER THE LEGEND AND LEGACY OF PIONEERING CATAMARAN DESIGNER JAMES WHARRAM
9 mins
PUTTING ON A SHOW
LES VOILES DE SAINT-TROPEZ IS SAILING'S GREATEST SPECTACLE. DAN HOUSTON EXAMINES ITS ENDURING APPEAL
10 mins
SHIP ΤΟ SAIL
LET THE SHIP TAKE THE STRAIN TO MAXIMISE YOUR CRUISING TIME
9 mins
MASTERCLASS
RACHAEL SPROT ON MANOEUVRING UNDER POWER
6 mins
EXTRAORDINARY BOATS
HELEN FRETTER ON TRIMARAN TRINITY
5 mins
SPECIAL REPORT
JAMES FREDERICK ON CRUISING NEW ZEALAND
5 mins
Yachting World Magazine Description:
Publisher: Future
Category: Boating & Sailing
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Yachting World is world's leading international yachting magazine. From ocean racing and blue water cruising to the most glamorous super-yachts, Yachting World has the very best in nautical writing and stunning photography, with up-to-the-minute technical reports, race analysis, new boat tests and much more...
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