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    MODX: An electric 70ft catamaran with inflatable wingsails!

    How the Brits won SailGP: Dylan Fletcher’s full debrief

    Beyond the postcard: Discovering the Caribbean’s hidden corners

    Dufour 48 review: How does this latest big cruiser perform in strong winds?

    Mystery after two cruisers discovered dead aboard yacht in Indian Ocean

    All-female round the world record attempt sets sail in tough conditions

    How to watch the SailGP 2025 Final: All the TV & streaming details for the final

    Extraordinary boats: Ragtime – the 60-year-old yacht that launched a genre is back on the water

    6 race-ready new yachts: Performance designs built for speed

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    What does COP30 have to do with sailing? More than you think

    Why time on the water trumps all safety gadgets and certificates – Nikki Henderson

    Expert guide to choosing a marine generator for cruising yachts

    Why this 74-year-old swapped a plane for a yacht and sailed solo to seven continents

    5 expert tips: Your guide to navigation fundamentals

    Ian Walker joins Ainslie’s Athena: Big appointment for British Cup team

    Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing in Marseille, France on 31 July, 2024.

    Is the Olympic Sailing medal becoming just a participation trophy? – Matt Sheahan

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    Catamarans and multihulls

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    10 essential multihull sailing skills you need to know

    Delos Explorer 53 first look: The adventure yacht designed for Youtubers

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    New Dragonfly 36: Composite folding wings reduces weight for more speed

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    Sailing across the Atlantic

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    Man overboard in ARC: US MRCC calls off active search. Another yacht abandoned in second incident.

    Sailing from Annapolis to Iceland on the viking routes of old

    How to prepare for an Atlantic crossing with the ARC

    What’s the best autopilot kit for a transatlantic?

    The ‘easy’ way to sail across the Atlantic?

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    Extraordinary Boats

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    Extraordinary boats: The Cayman 28 ‘a gentleman’s skiff’

    Jaro: Sailing this unique new upwind weapon

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    Practical Cruising

    How to futureproof your yacht: Essential refit jobs for your time in the boatyard

    A skipper’s hardest job? Managing crew expectations – Nikki Henderson

    Aerial view of boats on a pontoon

    Finding a great yacht deal in 2025: Expert advice on understanding the market

    Your complete guide to using radar on a yacht

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    Boat Tests

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    Swan 65 test: The triumphant return of a true sailing icon

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    Expert sailing tips

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