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Way To Go Wayfarers
Yachts & Yachting

Way To Go Wayfarers

Everyone has sailed one of these at some point! DAVID HENSHALL examines the classic all-rounder in its anniversary year.

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July 2017
Bob Fisher
Yachts & Yachting

Bob Fisher

After ETNZ’s victory in the America’s Cup, change is set to take place at all levels. Is an Australian challenge already waiting in the wings?

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3 mins  |
August 2017
To The Needles And Around
Yachts & Yachting

To The Needles And Around

Avid adventurer BEN FOGLE recounts his tale of this year’s Round the Island Race, which saw some 16,000 sailors taking part

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6 mins  |
August 2017
Bob Fisher Opinion
Yachts & Yachting

Bob Fisher Opinion

It would be a crying shame were the next America’s Cup not to be held in New Zealand, but it is a possibility in the modern era

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January 2018
Faster Hoists
Yachts & Yachting

Faster Hoists

British Sailing Team 49er crew FYNN STERRITT explains how to perfect your hoisting technique and what to watch out for at the windward mark

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January 2018
Selection Games
Yachts & Yachting

Selection Games

TOBY HEPPELL considers how World Sailing’s new equipment selection rules for 2024 could cause problems for two classes

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March 2018
Bob Fisher Opinion
Yachts & Yachting

Bob Fisher Opinion

From a new event to rival the America’s Cup to the Middle Sea Race, the Fish asks the question: is foiling now pushing too far?

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December 2017
World Sailing Shake-Up
Yachts & Yachting

World Sailing Shake-Up

From an Offshore Worlds to Virtual Sailing, there was much to emerge from this year’s World Sailing annual conference. TOBY HEPPELL reports

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January 2018
Tony Lawson
Yachts & Yachting

Tony Lawson

A decade of dedication to the British offshore scene has seen Team Concise smashing records and launching careers. GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT talks to the man behind the project

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8 mins  |
January 2018
London Boat Show
Yachts & Yachting

London Boat Show

Re-defined and reimagined, the new look London Boat Show may be shorter in duration, but it’s promising more of a spectacle than ever before. We preview what’s in store

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January 2018
Yachts & Yachting

A Record Event

More than 200 Moths descended on Lake Garda, with top sailors battling it out for the world championship title.

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3 mins  |
September 2017
Lessons Learned
Yachts & Yachting

Lessons Learned

TOBY HEPPELL speaks to Land Rover BAR’s Ben Ainslie about what lessons he will be taking on for the next America’s Cup and BAR Academy’s Youth AC winner, Annabel Vose about her ambitions.

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September 2017
Yachts & Yachting

Sails & Set Up

In need of a mid-season boost? GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT talks to industry experts to find out what you can do to maximise your boat’s performance and get the most from your sails.

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September 2017
Yachts & Yachting

Inside Track

With a new man at the helm, the first ever IRC Worlds and a foiling revolution all on the cards, it’s an interesting time for IRC.

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September 2017
Yachts & Yachting

Nic Asher

From dinghy sailor to pro navigator, ANDI ROBERTSON discovers how Nic Asher made the switch.

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9 mins  |
September 2017
Bob Fisher Opinion
Yachts & Yachting

Bob Fisher Opinion

The hull for the new America’s Cup class is 75ft long and the rig far taller than the AC50. The foils will hold the key but, with the class rule due this month, nothing is set in stone

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April 2018
600 Sensation
Yachts & Yachting

600 Sensation

Foilers and non, big boats and small, the RORC Caribbean 600 continues to go from stength-to-strength as a ‘bucket list’ race

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April 2017
Glory Days
Yachts & Yachting

Glory Days

In celebration of 70 years of Y&Y DAVID HENSHALL looks at how dinghy design development since the Victorian era played a huge part in making sailing more accessible

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April 2017
Member Boost
Yachts & Yachting

Member Boost

Newly appointed Head of Sport Development at the RYA, Alistair Dickson talks to TOBY HEPPELL about sailing’s future

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April 2017
Merricks Trust
Yachts & Yachting

Merricks Trust

The John Merricks Sailing Trust is best known for the Tiger Trophy but there is more to the charity than that

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6 mins  |
April 2017
Back Before Breakfast
Yachts & Yachting

Back Before Breakfast

A cracking Round the Island Race saw a new record set and one of the highest finisher rates in recent years.

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3 mins  |
August 2017
Andy Rice
Yachts & Yachting

Andy Rice

With 39 nations competing, the Para World Sailing Championships have been forging ahead, this year held as part of the ever-popular Kiel Week

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4 mins  |
August 2017
Ainslie's Cup Experience
Yachts & Yachting

Ainslie's Cup Experience

Bob Fisher investigates Ben Ainslie’s inaugural Land Rover BAR America’s Cup campaign

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4 mins  |
August 2017
Sportsboat Hot Shots
Yachts & Yachting

Sportsboat Hot Shots

The ultra windy J/70 European Championship saw several female sailors and young teams excel. SUE PELLING discovers their winning ways

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8 mins  |
August 2017
Foiling Revolution
Yachts & Yachting

Foiling Revolution

ANDY RICE examines the question of whether the future of dinghy racing is destined to be on foils?

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5 mins  |
August 2017
Andi Robertson
Yachts & Yachting

Andi Robertson

After this year’s re-vamped Scottish Series turned out to be a ‘classic’, could the changes become a template for other regattas looking to refresh and revive?

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August 2017
Beach Mecca
Yachts & Yachting

Beach Mecca

From twin-wire cats to foiling Lasers, GEORGIE CORLETT-PITT headed out to Wildwind for a week of adrenaline overload

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6 mins  |
August 2017
Yachts & Yachting

Raising Winners

Paula iIish asks Olympian Penny Clark how parents can best encourage their youngsters in the right direction?

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9 mins  |
July 2017
Andi Robertson
Yachts & Yachting

Andi Robertson

Working within the Vendee Globe’s media team gives you a unique insight into the machinations going on behind the scenes

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4 mins  |
February 2017
Team Change
Yachts & Yachting

Team Change

TOBY HEPPELL reports as the crew of AkzoNobel is plunged into uncertainty

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3 mins  |
December 2017