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Avvento: The all-electric Spirit 44e that’s pushing boundaries

  • March 23, 2021

Boats have been built of wood since Noah first put axe to tree. For devotees…

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Karma: The Maxi Dolphin 75 cruiser with Mini-Maxi looks

  • January 13, 2021

Translated literally, karma does not mean fate, as it is commonly misused, but action. It’s…

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Evrika: This classic Swan 65 has been refitted for the 2023 Ocean Globe Race

  • December 16, 2020

Evrika got her name from Archimedes, the ancient Greek mathematician who discovered the basis of…

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Paja: Jack Setton’s modern whaleboat is the product of a singular mind

  • November 23, 2020

The appeal of many slim hulled designs lies in their traditional charm, but building an…

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Pogo Foiler: This little racing machine will take the Mini Transat to another level

  • September 22, 2020

Since the Pogo 1 was launched in 1997, the Pogo Structures yard in Brittany has…

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Flax 27: Cork decks and electric propulsion make this the most eco-friendly yacht

  • August 25, 2020

In the face of it there was nothing unusual about the Flax 27. Set in…

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How two architects refitted a cheap old lifeboat into this Arctic liveaboard cruiser

  • August 18, 2020

Stødig is the brainchild of friends Guylee Simmonds and David Schnabel, both 28. Looking at…

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Helena: The homebuilt labour of love that was 15 years in the making

  • August 11, 2020

It was a picture postcard spring sailing scene as Helena heeled into the gentle breeze…

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Champagne Hippy: From sunken wreck to luxury charter yacht in 13 months

  • June 9, 2020

Champagne Hippy was never expected to sail again. When the keel ripped off the 82ft…

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ArmorKite 650: Kite-surfing yacht pushes the boundaries of sailing

  • May 18, 2020

It’s a grey and wet February day on the pontoons at Port la Forêt, the…

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How the crew of SV Delos created the ultimate self-sustainable yacht

  • May 17, 2020

When Brian Trautman bought a 53ft Amel Super Maramu in 2008 he had little intention…

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The Yachting World hall of fame: 50 yachts that changed the way we sail

  • May 13, 2020

1. Mariquita Built: 1911 Design: William Fife III Mariquita is a living link between the…

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BLT: The inside story of the Quarter Ton Cup winner’s 10,000-hour refit

  • April 21, 2020

Owner Sam Laidlaw has enjoyed considerable success in the very competitive Quarter Tonner class. He…

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Flyer: The inside story of this Whitbread winner’s amazing restoration

  • March 24, 2020

Flyer is one of those yachts that needs little introduction. Designed for the 1977 Whitbread…

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Ester: The classic Swedish racing yacht that came back from the dead

  • February 18, 2020

The phrase ‘ahead of its time’ is over-used, but in the case of Ester, a…

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Invisible Hand: This Pac 52 racer sees the TP52 class return to its offshore roots

  • February 4, 2020

The original Transpac 52 Class (TP52) left an indelible mark on US west coast sailing,…

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Spirit Yachts 52D: This stripped-back racer is a wolf in sheep’s clothing

  • January 28, 2020

It may have been high season on the Solent, but among the eclectic mix of…

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Anna: The modern classic yacht that conceals some serious technology

  • January 21, 2020

When approaching Anna moored at the dock, it’s hard to immediately tell whether she is…

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ETF26: The trailer foiler bringing the foiling experience to the masses

  • December 17, 2019

Seven knots of true wind and a few quick pumps on the mainsheet was all…

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Belinda: This refurbished 1980s quarter tonner is a real labour of love

  • December 3, 2019

Spending around 1,800 hours and the price of a new boat on revamping a 30-year-old…

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