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Boat Decks

Boat Decks: Teak vs Synthetic Teak

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

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Tom’s Tips

Photos by Tom Cunliffe Semantics – Chain or Rope? In the golden age of our sailing navies, a “cable” was the huge rope used for

Porto Photo by Lydia Mullan

The Ocean Race Moves to Portugal

Race organizers have announced long term plans for the event, including expanded science and education programming and a homebase in Porto, Portugal.

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Back to Bermuda

Friends and crew of a boat lost in the 2024 Newport Bermuda return to the racecourse

The refreshed version of the 1160 features buoyant reversed bows that help the boat surf above waves.

Seawind 1160XL

The smallest end of the Seawind range proves itself during a spicy sea trial. 

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