In Yachting World January 2022 issue, we speak to Australian star skipper, Tom Slingsby who was recently named 2021’s sailor of the year. We get the story of Carlos Cuadrado who faced a 3,400-mile non-stop solo passage across the Pacific to get back to Australia after all all ports near him closed.
Toby Hodges tests one of the most highly anticipated cruising yachts of the year, the Halberg-Rassy 50 and we have a first look at a variety of newly announced eco-friendly yachts. Plus we take a look around Malãma, the fully crewed IMOCA 60, talk tuning your autopilot and much, much more.
News
New rule book is drawn up for the America’s Cup
Controversy at the finish of the RORC Middle Sea Race
Bid to reinstate Paralympic sailing for 2028 Games
Features
Rally call
Rally entries are booming like never before – check out our full listing of organised rallies around the world
Lucky man
Tom Slingsby is on a roll. The Australian star skipper talks to Helen Fretter about sailing at the very top of the sport
Where jungle meets the ocean
Colombia proves to be a hidden treasure for circumnavigators Max Cambell and the crew of the classic Swan 37 Elixir
Across the Pacific solo
With all ports across the Pacific closed, Carlos Cuadrado faced a 3,400-mile non-stop solo passage home to Australia
New gear and yachts
On test: Hallberg-Rassy 50 – An ocean cruiser with ultra refined performance volume and layout… is this as good as it gets? Asks Toby Hodges
Spotlight on sustainable boatbuilding materials
New eco yachts: Flax 27, Matteo Polli Ecoracer, Olympic 32 and Spirit 30
A self tailing cleat, wireless wind meter and more innovative gear for 2022
Practical features
Special report
The Caribbean is open for cruising once more
Extraordinary boats
Taking ownership
Top advice for buying a classic yacht
5 expert tips
Dave Swete explains fast spinnaker drops