Yacting World May Cover

NEWS
Florence Arthaud, French solo sailor killed in a helicopter crash
Chinese sailor attempts NE Passage
Dean Barker quits Team NZ

NEW GEAR AND YACHTS
On test: Custom 60 A fully custom 60-footer by a special builder
New yachts: Bente 24, an entirely new way to buy into sailing
Tested: Pocket text messenger and tracker beacon

CRUISING
Project 85: A groundbreaking 280ft performance cruising yacht
Bluewater Techniques: Man overboard recovery

RACING
Stories from the frontline: Volvo crews describe life on board
How honest a racer are you? Attitudes to breaking the rules
Boat of the month: Fareast 28R, a sub-30ft racer at an impressive price
5 tips: Rounding the leeward mark

REGULARS
From the editor
Letters
Matthew Sheahan
Skip Novak
Great seamanship
Yachts for sale
One amazing day