by Natalie | Jan 16, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
New hall and busy events programme awaits. The 51st edition of Boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest indoor boat show, will be bigger than ever and will include a new hall and new events. The show runs from January 18-26 at Messe Düsseldorf. This year there will be...
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2020 | Daily News, Features
Irish Sailing National and International Judge Chris Lindsay has been appointed as an International Technical Official (ITO) for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Irish publication AFLOAT reports on how Chris will be taking on newly created role. The Tokyo Olympics will be the...
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2020 | Daily News, Features
As the Caribbean race season opening regatta, Barbados Sailing Week on January 18-21 provides two days of Coastal Races for racing yachts, cruisers, windsurfers, kite surfers, dinghies and paddleboards which is followed by the signature event – the Round Barbados...
by Natalie | Jan 16, 2020 | Daily News, Features
The commitment of teams to win the America’s Cup is matched by their eagerness to hide how they’ll do it. However, the era of skirted hulls to protect design secrets has been replaced by the “share era” in which exposure is almost as important as hoisting the trophy....
by Natalie | Jan 15, 2020 | Daily News, Features, Industry Insider 1
The 60m SY200 will be entirely self-sufficient in terms of energy requirements. In optimum conditions, the SY200 will be able to reach speeds of up to 20kt. UK-based naval architect and yacht designer Philippe Briand has unveiled his new sailing superyacht concept,...
by Natalie | Jan 15, 2020 | Daily News, Features
With Scuttlebutt HQ in California, the threat of brushfires is never far away. You get used to it, you prepare for it, but that doesn’t minimize it, and despite our familiarity, what Australia is enduring remains mind-blowing. Enduring the worst wildfires seen in...
