Maxi Edmond de Rothschild: Debut flights
September 5, 2017
Back in its July issue, SAIL reported on the pending launch of Sebastien Josse’s new Team Gitana maxi Edmond de Rothschild and the fact that
Back in its July issue, SAIL reported on the pending launch of Sebastien Josse’s new Team Gitana maxi Edmond de Rothschild and the fact that
Sailmaking ain’t what it used to be, especially out in the Nevada desert Some years ago I visited the Bavaria factory and was amused at
Seeing certainly appears to be believing when it comes to the Reverso skiff. Marketed by Red Beard Sailing here in the United States, the little
If there was any doubt that sailing is currently in a state of flux, those doubts should be fully and finally put to rest by
Photo courtesy of Bill Clausen/Lightning Class Who doesn’t love one-designs? Not only do these boats arguably represent competitive sailing in its purest form, they also represent
Slovenia’s Elan Yachts has been on a roll these last few years, introducing a number of new models designed by Briton Rob Humphreys. The latest
Examining Vendée Globe boats on the dock in Les Sables d’Olonne prior to the start of the race last November, one thing was perfectly clear:
In Hanse’s innovative Rudder Drive system, a Torqeedo electric motor embedded in the boat’s rudder provides propulsion. The system will make its debut on the
One of the most eye-catching boats at the Newport boat show last fall, the Scandinavian Cruiser 20, is a fast daysailer with a narrow hull and a traditional teak deck. At least it looked like teak. As I was checking out the SC20, something about those decks struck me as being a little off. Then it hit me: they looked too good, too clean to be real. The fact that I had to ask to make sure they
When buying a boat, consider how its ratios compare with those of similar boats in its category.
The sailing world has lost another great this week in the passing of John Rousmaniere, author of Fastnet Force 10 and numerous other sailing texts.
As a yacht broker, many people have talked to me about wanting to buy a boat, learning to sail, and then taking their own boat
A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.
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How em-trak’s new X100 is simplifying communication and safety at the helm.
America’s longest running regatta for adaptive sailors took place last weekend in Chicago’s Burnham Park Harbor.
While everyone in the multihull market seems to be zigging, Aquila Catamarans has decided to zag. Renowned for their comfortable and spacious powercats, Aquila has
The American Sailing Association has partnered with the navigation app for use in a new Electronic Navigation course as well as their regular offerings.
The Everglades Challenge is a race, an adventure, and a test of character all at once.
Why one sailor went back in time one hundred years to find the perfect boat.
