Video footage from Yachting World's test aboard Italia Yachts new 13.98 fast cruiser, from Chioggia, Venice. The full report is in Yachting World September 2012, out now.
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Spectator armada watches J-Class Hundred Guinea Cup Race
Thousands flood to the Solent to catch a sight of the Js racing around the Isle of Wight – with Lionheart first home
J-Class Velsheda wins the Queen’s Cup
Under sunlit spinnaker the only British and original J-Class competing in this prestigious Solent event makes for a fitting winner to the regatta
Videos: J Class Falmouth Regatta
Watch the crew racing on board Rainbow and see Lionheart going to weather with these exclusive videos
Sizzling Solent sailing for the four Js
The second day of J-Class racing delivered another spectacle, with Velsheda snatching victory by seconds
Feisty conditions greet the four J-Class yachts
25 knots and ‘proper’ Solent conditions for the first race of the Solent J-Class regatta, as YW sail aboard Velsheda
Js light up the Solent
Following their final practice in stellar conditions today, four J-Class yachts Velsheda, Ranger, Lionheart and Rainbow prepare to race for four days in the Solent.
Sailing onboard the maxi cat Swift
Yachting World footage from onboard this record-breaking 110ft catamaran – born as Orange, she became Kingfisher, Innovation Explorer and Gitana 13, before being converted to the cruising cat Swift.
Incredible J-Class Falmouth Regatta Finale
Ranger clinches thrilling overall J-Class win in spectacular racing conditions in front of a gallery of spectators
J-Class racing abandoned, but should it have been?
Force six conditions are deemed too much for the four J-Class yachts in Falmouth, to the disappointment of the two Super Js.
Velsheda asserts as Falmouth delivers
The third day of westcountry J-Class racing provides the breeze the Js thrive in, with the eldest showing how it’s done
British boat triumphs in British weather
Experience shines again as Velsheda convincingly wins second J-Class race in Falmouth
Ranger wins opening J-Class race in Falmouth
With slick crew work and flat water speed, the experience of the Super J thwarts the new Dutch J’s
The Js are ready to race in Falmouth
Four J-Class yachts prepare to race this week in Falmouth, UK, for the inaugural J-Class UK Regattas
J-Class Endeavour withdraws from UK J-Class regattas
The original and iconic J-Class yacht Endeavour has suddenly and disappointingly been withdrawn from the Solent J-Class event in July
Grand Soleil 39 Video
Video footage from Yachting World's test of the new Grand Soleil 39 performance cruiser. The full report is in Yachting World's July 2012 issue, out now.
Beneteau Sense and Oceanis video
Video footage from Yachting World's test of four new Beneteau models: the Sense 55, Oceanis 48, Oceanis 45 and Oceanis 41. Full report is in Yachting World July out now
4 J-Class will be in Ocean Village
During the J-Class Solent Regatta in July, four of the five competing J's will now be based in Ocean Village, Southampton
The stars of Classics
Classic Antigua conditions dished up for some star boats and sailors for the 25th Antigua Classics.
25th Antigua Classics kicks off
Friday 20th April 2012 will see the first race of the 25th anniversary of the unique Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and the atmosphere dockside reflects the stellar collection of 55